Can You Visit the Real Bradford Locations Used in Netflix’s Narnia?

The historic streets of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England have played an unexpected starring role in Netflix’s forthcoming adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, with an entire neighbourhood transformed into 1950s London for the major film production.

Victorian warehouses, cobbled streets and ornate stone buildings in the city’s Little Germany district became the backdrop for scenes in Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, directed by Greta Gerwig.

Although filming has finished and the temporary sets have been removed, visitors can still explore the real locations used to bring the fantasy story to the screen.

How Did Bradford Become 1950s London?

Little Germany is one of Bradford’s best-preserved historic neighbourhoods, developed during the nineteenth century when German merchants established businesses in the city during its booming textile trade.

The district contains 85 buildings constructed between 1855 and 1890, including 55 listed buildings, with elaborate stone façades and streets that have retained much of their Victorian character. Those architectural features made the area particularly suitable for recreating post-war London without requiring an entirely purpose-built streetscape.

When filming took place in August 2025, production crews brought vintage vehicles, period street furniture, market stalls and other props into the area. Sections of the neighbourhood were temporarily closed while the buildings and roads were transformed into a London setting from the 1950s.

Which Bradford Streets Were Used for Filming?

Cater Street was one of the main locations used during production, with crews installing market scenery and period details along the historic road. Currer Street and Bolton Road were also involved in the filming arrangements, with temporary road closures allowing the production to operate around the area.

Peckover Street featured in filming, including scenes involving the character Digory moving through the city. The production used the district’s existing buildings alongside temporary scenery to create the appearance of bomb-damaged post-war streets.

Filming also extended into Manningham, another historic Bradford neighbourhood, where crews worked around Fairfield Road and Farcliffe Terrace. Horses, vintage vehicles and scenes filmed around residential streets helped expand the production beyond the city centre.

These are public streets rather than a permanent film attraction, meaning visitors can explore the neighbourhood independently. The period props, vehicles and temporary scenery are no longer present, but the distinctive buildings that attracted the filmmakers remain.

What Can You See on a Narnia Walking Tour?

Visitors can begin in Little Germany and explore Cater Street, Currer Street and Peckover Street, taking time to appreciate the stone warehouses, architectural details and narrow roads that made the area so appealing to the production.

Peckover Street is also home to the unusual Grandad’s Clock and Chair sculpture, installed in 1992, while nearby Chapel Street contains the Bradford Playhouse, an independent theatre with longstanding connections to the city’s cultural history.

Those interested in exploring further can follow the area’s heritage trail, which explains how Bradford’s merchant quarter developed and identifies some of its most distinctive buildings. The neighbourhood is compact enough to explore on foot, although visitors should be aware that some streets are steep or cobbled.

Bradford Cathedral is another nearby attraction, while the National Science and Media Museum offers an opportunity to discover more about photography, television, film and media technology.

What Other Films and TV Shows Have Used Bradford?

Little Germany has a long association with British film and television, with its historic architecture providing locations for productions including Peaky Blinders, Gentleman Jack, Downton Abbey, The Crown and The English Game.

Bradford is also recognised as a UNESCO City of Film and was the UK City of Culture in 2025, reflecting its longstanding connections with cinema and creative industries. Its historic buildings and distinctive neighbourhoods continue to attract productions looking for locations that can represent different places and periods.

For visitors, the appeal extends beyond identifying individual filming spots, offering an opportunity to discover a part of Yorkshire’s architectural and screen history.

When Will Netflix’s Narnia Be Released?

Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is now scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on 12 February 2027, with IMAX sneak previews beginning on 10 February. The film will subsequently be released on Netflix on 2 April 2027, following a change from its previously announced Christmas 2026 release.

Based on the 1955 novel by C. S. Lewis, the film explores the origins of the magical world of Narnia. Its cast includes Emma Mackey, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep and newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell.

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How Do You Get to Little Germany?

Little Germany is located close to Bradford city centre and can be reached on foot from Bradford Interchange or Bradford Forster Square railway station.

Visitors travelling from Leeds can reach Bradford by train before continuing towards the historic district.

For further information about the neighbourhood, visitors can explore the official Visit Bradford Little Germany guide or the Little Germany heritage trail.

Image credits: littlegermany.uk website