Explore Liverpool's real-life Gotham City filming locations
Discover Liverpool's Gotham City filming locations from DC's Clayface, including St George's Hall, Derby Square and the Cunard Building.
Liverpool's grand architecture has once again attracted Hollywood, with parts of the city transformed into Gotham City for the DC film Clayface.
Filming took place during 2025, with several recognisable locations providing the backdrop for the fictional city associated with Batman. For visitors, the production offers another reason to explore Liverpool's impressive historic buildings.
Where was Clayface filmed?
St George's Hall is among the Liverpool landmarks associated with the production, providing a dramatic setting with its imposing columns and neoclassical architecture.
The building stands opposite Lime Street station and is already one of the city's most popular architectural attractions.
Derby Square and Water Street also featured in filming, with their historic surroundings providing locations suitable for the darker urban atmosphere of Gotham City.
The Cunard Building, overlooking the waterfront, was another location used during production. It forms part of Liverpool's famous Three Graces alongside the Royal Liver Building and the Port of Liverpool Building.
Why filmmakers keep choosing Liverpool
Liverpool has become a popular location for major film and television productions because its streets and buildings can convincingly represent different cities.
The city previously appeared in The Batman, while its historic architecture has also been used in productions such as Fantastic Beasts.
Its combination of grand civic buildings, commercial streets and distinctive waterfront scenery gives filmmakers considerable flexibility without requiring extensive location changes.
For film fans, the appeal lies in recognising familiar buildings transformed into completely different fictional settings.
How to explore the locations
A walking tour could begin at St George's Hall, just outside Lime Street station, before heading towards Derby Square and Water Street.
From there, visitors can continue to the waterfront and the Cunard Building, where Liverpool's Three Graces provide one of the city's most photographed views.
The locations can be combined with visits to nearby museums, restaurants and the Royal Albert Dock, making them suitable for a day trip or longer city break.
Although the temporary filming sets have been removed, the real buildings remain accessible landmarks that showcase why Liverpool continues to attract major productions.
