Trains, Planes & Automobiles: The UK’s Most Cinematic Transport-Inspired Locations

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Love Locations

September 27, 2025· 5 min read
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Are you looking for a transport-based location?

Well, you’ve rung the bell at the right stop. At Love Locations, we’ve been on a mission to scout some of the UK’s most atmospheric spaces—whether it's a heritage railway station, an Art Deco control room with gleaming dials, or the thunder of hooves on race day. If you’re filming, planning a photoshoot, or looking for a show-stopping event space, these transport-themed locations deliver character by the carriage-load.

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All Aboard – The Bluebell Heritage Railway

Every train spotter’s dream, the Bluebell Railway is a beautiful vintage line with working steam trains and fully furnished period carriages. The line includes four original stations:

Sheffield Park – Edwardian era (1882)

Horsted Keynes – Victorian era (1882)

Kingscote – 1950s era

East Grinstead – Modern reconstruction

Each stop has been preserved to reflect its era, and the line runs for 11 miles through the stunning Sussex countryside.

The Details That Matter

Around 30 steam locomotives

A collection of 150 vintage carriages and wagons—the largest outside the National Railway Museum

Frequently used in productions including Downton Abbey, The Railway Children, Miss Marple, Poirot, and Steve McQueen’s Blitz

Get in touch to book your own scene-stealing journey—it’s a timeless gem.

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Watt a Location – Control Room A, Battersea Power Station

Welcome to Control Room A at the iconic Battersea Power Station

—a cinematic dreamscape of Art Deco elegance and industrial power.

Meticulously restored and Grade II* listed, this space still crackles with the energy of its 1930s origins. It powered a fifth of London at its peak and now powers up some of the capital’s most exciting shoots and events.

Why It Works So Well

Gold-coffered glass ceiling, marble finishes, and original teak parquet flooring

Restored switchboards and control panels—more dials than the Wizard of Oz’s HQ

Capacity for 220 standing / 200 seated, licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies

Fully brandable Directors’ Bar ideal for receptions, drinks, or breakouts

Used in films including The Dark Knight, Children of Men, Tomb Raider, StreetDance 3D, and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Nearest station? Battersea Power Station—naturally. This location is ready for action, whether it’s fashion, film, or a future-forward product launch.

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Horse Power – Epsom, Kempton & Sandown Racecourses

Epsom →
Kempton →
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It’s horses for courses—and we’ve got three of the UK’s most iconic racecourses lined up. These venues combine historic prestige with cinematic scale—ideal for capturing the thrill of race day, or hosting stylish events with a twist.

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Epsom Downs Racecourse

Home of the world-renowned Epsom Derby, a British sporting institution

Featured in films like The Lavender Hill Mob, Derby Day, and Love Actually

Elegant terraces, sweeping tracks and unforgettable race day atmosphere

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Kempton Racecourse

Flat and jump racing just outside London

210 acres of grounds and heritage grandstands

Filming location for the 1956 comedy Dry Rot

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Sandown Park Racecourse

Set in the Surrey countryside with a mix of period charm and modern polish

Recently used in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming film Wife & Dog starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rosamund Pike

Great for shoots, product launches, and larger event formats

Whether it’s champagne and fascinators, a gritty behind-the-scenes shoot, or a bold brand moment, these racecourses give you room to run.

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Ready to Roll?

Whether you need vintage, industrial, or equestrian elegance, our transport-inspired locations are loaded with atmosphere and storytelling potential. From editorial to experiential, we’re here to help you find the perfect spot.

Get in touch to start your location search. Watch this space, we have something very exciting landing soon!