The Forsytes filmed primarily in Bristol, with major production work taking place at The Bottle Yard Studios and on-location shoots around the city. interior sets were built at The Bottle Yard to represent key locations, while exterior scenes were captured in Bristol and surrounding areas during the main filming window. Key filming sites and details:
- The Bottle Yard Studios (Bristol) served as the principal base for interior builds, including sets resembling Jolyon Forsyte’s Richmond Park house and other interiors.
- On-location shoots around Bristol provided exterior settings that stand in for Victorian London locales, aiding the period look with real-world streets and parks nearby.
- Additional location work reportedly occurred in nearby Bristol-area locations to support the production’s needs and continuity with the story’s settings.
For fans tracing the visuals:
- Bristol’s architectural variety and historic streets offer several walking-tour-worthy spots that align with the series’ period aesthetics.
- The production also leveraged local film offices and permissions to maximize authenticity while coordinating logistics for a large-scale period drama.
If you’re looking for precise street names, estates, or stations featured on screen, I can compile a detailed location-by-location list based on official production notes and contemporary press coverage.
