Filming Locations of Line of Duty in Belfast

With the ratings-busting finale of Season 6 proving to be the very end of our favourite police procedural, a nation of TV watchers are in mourning. The search for acceptance may be aided by Belfast resident James Currie, who created a map of locations used throughout the series, especially highlighting key points in the last season.

Major Filming Locations in Belfast

Here are some notable filming locations that fans of Line of Duty can explore:

• Bookmakers on Cavehill Road: The site of the hold-up in Season 6, Episode 1 that cast suspicion on DCI Jo Davidson.
• Beechwood House: This location used for surveillance is actually Willowbrook House, located on Mount Merrion Avenue.
• Hillside Lane Police Station: Filmed at Corpus Christi College, a disused school on Ard Na Va Road.
• Brentiss Prison: This location is a composite of Dominican College and the Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre in Bangor, approximately 15 miles away.
• Steve Arnott’s Ambush: Filming took place on Corporation Street, near the Lagan Bridge.
• Kate Fleming’s Stand-off: This memorable scene was shot near Winetavern Street in the Cathedral Quarter, where the police later catch up with her.
• The Graffiti Subway: Recognized as the iconic meeting spot for Arnott and Fleming, this area runs from the Albert Memorial Clock to the High Street.

Experience the Atmosphere of Line of Duty

For a comprehensive Line of Duty experience, fans can visit local eateries featured in the series:

• Buba: A Mediterranean restaurant located on St Anne’s Square where Fleming and Davidson enjoy after-work drinks.
• Snax ‘N The City: The café where Arnott meets with an old colleague, conveniently positioned near key city landmarks.

Moreover, expect the graffitied subway to become a popular site for fans, turning it into a place of pilgrimage for enthusiasts of the show.

Line of Duty: A Vague Locale

Throughout the series, the exact location of the story has remained somewhat elusive. Initially, the settings were assumed to be Birmingham based on filming locations in the first season, particularly the old Municipal Bank building on Broad Street. However, as the series progressed, the production teams transitioned to Belfast, which has since become synonymous with the show’s aesthetic and narrative.