After analysing the Metascore of every movie shot in the UK, luxury holiday company, Sovereign, identified 10 UK cities as the best ranking filming locations, with the highest reviewed movies on average according to Metacritic. Luton was ranked number two in the list - here are the biggest hits filmed in the area.
5. The Secret Garden (1993)
Based on the 1911 novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden tells the story of a young orphan girl who is sent to live in her uncle's castle where she discovers a beautiful garden on the and begins to explore its secrets. Scenes were shot in Allerton Park in North Yorkshire, as well as at Luton Hoo. Metacritic Metascore: 74 Photo: The Secret Garden (1993)
6. The Wings of the Dove (1997)
Starring Helena Bonham Carter, The Wings of the Dove follows a poor British woman, who is dependent upon her wealthy aunt who visits Venice in order to break free from her restricted life. Metacritic Metascore: 73 Photo: The Wings of the Dove (1997)
7. War Horse (2011)
The 2011 film War Horse tells the story of a friendship between a young man and his horse, Joey. When Joey is sold off to the British cavalry, Albert enlists into the army in the hope of reuniting with his best friend. On 13 and 14 October 2010, Steven Spielberg filmed scenes for the film at Luton Hoo Estate. Metacritic Metascore: 72 Photo: War Horse (2011)
8. Blinded by the Light (2019)
This 2019 film is actually set in the town of Luton, in 1987 Thatcherite Britain. The film is a coming-of-age story that follows Javed, a British-Pakistani Muslim teenager, who becomes obsessed with the music of American singer Bruce Springsteen. Metacritic Metascore: 71 Metacritic Metascore: 73 Photo: Blinded by the Light (2019)