From grand interiors and stylish foyers to lively bars, elegant event spaces and versatile meeting rooms, Celtic Manor Resort offers a wide range of distinctive settings. Outside, enchanting ancient woodlands and expansive open‑air spaces create cinematic backdrops for every kind of production.
Trusted by the BBC, including globally recognised productions such as Doctor Who, Celtic Manor Resort provides a proven, production‑ready backdrop for film, TV and commercial shoots.
With over 3,400 square metres of flexible indoor space, Celtic Manor Resort offers a wide range of adaptable settings for film, TV and commercial productions. Highlights include the 1,200 sqm Caernarfon Suite and a 1,200+ sqm Exhibition Hall, both providing expansive, production‑friendly environments ideal for large sets, staging and technical builds.
Beyond the interiors, the resort is set within 2,000 acres of parkland, featuring sweeping landscapes, landscaped plazas, golf courses and woodland backdrops, giving productions the freedom to combine large‑scale indoor shoots with striking outdoor scenes, all in one location.
Doctor Who: Arachnids in the UK showcased Celtic Manor as Robertson’s luxury resort, using the hotel’s high‑end setting to frame the episode’s dramatic encounters.
In Season 3, Industry used the Celtic Manor Resort for its high‑stakes finance conference, with breakfast scenes shot in the Olive Tree restaurant as part of the show’s Wales‑based London stand‑in.
ITV’s Fern McCann’s My Family & Me showcased the Hunter Lodges as the perfect setting for easy family living, giving Fern and her loved ones space to relax together and enjoy quality time at the Forum Spa pool.
Dream Horse made use of the sweeping Welsh vistas, giving the film a bright, uplifting sense of place that mirrors Dream Alliance’s true journey.
Having filmed its sit‑down interviews in Celtic Manor Resorts luxury Hunter Lodges, adding a sleek, high‑end yet cosy look to the show.
Appearing in BBC Three’s What It Feels Like For A Girl as the show’s luxe backdrop, with the Mulberry Bar and pool standing in for its most glamorous, high‑energy scenes.
Discover how the Celtic Manor Resort can support your next TV, film, advertising or photography project. Our team will review your brief, check availability and guide you through everything from location options to on‑site logistics and accommodation. Complete the enquiry form and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
