The Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate has been revealed as one of the filming locations for the new Downton Abbey movie, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, released globally today.
Hundreds of cast, crew and extras were based at the site during filming, with scenes set at a Yorkshire County Show in 1930. Both permanent and temporary structures on the Showground were used, including the collecting ring usually reserved for riders warming up at the Great Yorkshire Show.
Actor Jim Carter, who plays butler Mr Carson, told ITV’s This Morning that he had a personal connection to the site, having been born in Harrogate and learning to ride his bike at the Showground.
Allister Nixon, CEO of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, which owns the Showground, said:
“Our events team from the Great Yorkshire Events Centre had multiple meetings with producers to ensure we found the right location for them, including access to power and co-ordinating hire of structures and signage, as well as areas to store props and equipment, catering and dressing room trailers.
“Our team are used to dealing with film and TV crews who hire our indoor and outdoor spaces and it was a real privilege for us to host such a prestigious production. We very much look forward to seeing the film.”
Profits raised from hiring out Showground space and events go back into the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, a registered charity which supports the farming industry.
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