The Chronicles Of Narnia Filming Locations And Tours

The Short Answer

The Chronicles of Narnia films were shot mainly in New Zealand, with key scenes in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland, the UK, the USA and Australia. The 2026 Netflix adaptation filmed primarily in the UK, including London, Manchester, Bradford and major studios. Many locations, such as Cathedral Cove and Elephant Rocks, can be visited freely today.

C.S. Lewis set his stories in the fictional land of Narnia, with framing chapters in 1940s and 1950s England. The film adaptations chased those landscapes across the globe, from limestone battlefields in New Zealand's Southern Alps to snowy Czech rock cities and Victorian streets in Bradford dressed as post-war Britain.

Most of the real sites are open to the public today, and a handful of guided tours now connect the Czech filming locations specifically. This guide covers every confirmed location, what was shot there, and what travellers can expect on the ground.

Every Location At A Glance

Location	Where	What was filmed	Access
Cathedral Cove	Hahei, New Zealand	Ruins of Cair Paravel and beach arrival scenes	Free to see
Flock Hill	Canterbury, New Zealand	Great battle scene	Free to see
Elephant Rocks	Duntroon, New Zealand	Aslan's Camp	Free to see
Adršpach-Teplice Rocks	Trutnov, Czech Republic	Winter forest scenes with Beavers	Ticketed
Pravčická Gate	Hřensko, Czech Republic	Snowy stone arch overlook	Ticketed
Bovec	Bovec, Slovenia	Bridge scene	Free to see
Kentwell Hall	Long Melford, United Kingdom	Professor's house (exteriors and reference)	Ticketed
Griffith Park	Los Angeles, United States	Forest scenes	Free to see
Highley Station	Highley, United Kingdom	Train station scenes	Free to see
Little Germany	Bradford, United Kingdom	1950s post-war Britain streets	Free to see

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Location By Location

This Coromandel beach near Hahei doubled as the ruins of Cair Paravel in Prince Caspian, with the Pevensie children arriving on its sand. Access is free, and the cove is a popular hiking destination, so arriving early helps avoid crowds. Boat tours from the area offer a different perspective on the arch and cliffs. The site now draws over 150,000 visitors annually, making it one of the franchise's most visited locations.

The great battle scene of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was staged here, on a remote high-country station in Canterbury's Southern Alps chosen for its dramatic limestone formations. The area sits roughly 90 minutes by road from Christchurch. It is publicly accessible but remote, so travellers should check the weather and confirm access arrangements via the station before setting out. Allow a full day for the round trip.

These weathered limestone boulders near Duntroon in the Waitaki region stood in for Aslan's Camp in the first film. Entry is free and the site sits close to Oamaru, making it an easy stop on a South Island road trip. Visitors can combine it with local fossil sites and the Vanished World centre nearby. The rocks are visible from the road area and can be wandered among on foot.

The winter forest scenes with the Beavers were filmed among these sandstone rock towers in the Hradec Králové region, after production moved to the Czech Republic because New Zealand lacked reliable deep winter snow. The site is a national park with an entry fee, and trails are open year-round. Winter brings snow that matches the film's look, though it is cold; guided tours from Prague run to the rocks and are the easiest option without a car.

Europe's largest sandstone arch, in Bohemian Switzerland near Hřensko, appeared in the first film as a snowy stone arch overlook. The site is ticketed and part of a national park, with limited access in winter when conditions close some paths. Guided tours from Prague or Dresden are recommended, and day trips often pair the gate with the nearby Bastei Bridge across the German border for two dramatic rock landscapes in one outing.

The bridge scene in Prince Caspian was shot in and around this Slovenian alpine town on the emerald Soča River. Bovec is publicly accessible and better known today for rafting and outdoor activities than for its film connection. The surrounding valley is one of Slovenia's most scenic areas, so the filming site works well as part of a broader itinerary rather than a destination on its own.

This Tudor house in Long Melford, Suffolk, provided exteriors and reference material for the Professor's house in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. It is a ticketed, privately run historic house that opens to the public seasonally, and guided tours are available. Visits are easiest between late spring and early autumn when the house and grounds are fully open. Check opening dates before travelling, as they vary year to year.

Forest scenes in the first film were shot in this vast public park in Los Angeles. Entry is free, with multiple trails and attractions across the park, including the observatory and viewpoints over the city. The Narnia connection is modest compared with the New Zealand and Czech sites, but the park makes a convenient stop for visitors already in the city. No specific filming site is marked.

The train station scenes in the first film used this station on the Severn Valley Railway, a heritage steam line in Shropshire. The station is publicly accessible and steam trains run seasonally along the line. Riding the railway itself is the main draw, and it doubles as a way to experience the period atmosphere the production came for. Timetables vary, so check the operating season before visiting.

Bradford's Victorian merchant quarter stood in for 1950s post-war Britain in the 2026 Netflix adaptation, with recent filming temporarily closing some streets. The district is publicly accessible and known for its dense concentration of Victorian architecture. Manchester and London also featured in the Netflix shoot, but Little Germany and the Manningham district carry the most visible connection for visitors to explore on foot.

Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed

The stories are set in the fictional land of Narnia, with the framing scenes placed in 1940s and 1950s England. The films, by contrast, were shot almost entirely elsewhere: New Zealand landscapes stood in for Narnia, Czech and other European forests and mountains covered the winter scenes, Australian studios hosted the water-bound third film, and UK locations handled the English portions and the 2026 Netflix production.

The Studio Side

Several studio facilities supported the productions but none are open for public tours. Barrandov Studios in Prague built major sets including the Dancing Lawn and Miraz's castle for Prince Caspian. The first film used Henderson Valley Studios in Auckland and Pinewood Studios in the UK. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was filmed entirely at Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast, chosen for its large water tank and ship sets. Shepperton Studios hosted the 2026 Netflix shoot.

Tours That Visit These Locations

Guided options currently focus on the Czech Republic, where the two most distinctive Narnia landscapes sit within reach of Prague. Tours range from a dedicated guided visit to the Adršpach Rocks to combined day trips taking in the Bastei Bridge as well, plus a cycling route through waterfalls and filming country.

Guided Adršpach Tour With Local Guide

Adršpach: The Chronicles of Narnia Tour with Guide

A guided walk through Adršpach with a local leading the way, drawing on a strong base of traveler reviews.

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Adršpach Rocks Filming Site Visit

Adrspach Teplice Rocks Filming Site of The Chronicles of Narnia

A straightforward trip to the rock city where the Beaver scenes were filmed, suited to travellers who want the filming site itself without extras.

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Cycling Tour, Waterfalls Route

Bike Through Narnia: Waterfalls & Filming Location Bike Tour

A bike-based route through waterfalls and filming locations near Adršpach, geared to active travellers.

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Prague Day Trip With Bastei Bridge

Bastei Bridge, Pravcicka Gate & Narnia Rocks Tour from Prague

Pairs Pravčická Gate with the Bastei Bridge across the German border, covering two dramatic sandstone landscapes in a single day from Prague.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe filmed?

Mainly in New Zealand, including Flock Hill for the battle and Elephant Rocks for Aslan's Camp. Snow and forest scenes moved to the Czech Republic's Adršpach-Teplice Rocks and Pravčická Gate, with additional work in the UK at Kentwell Hall and Highley Station, plus forest scenes in Los Angeles' Griffith Park.

Where was Prince Caspian filmed?

Cathedral Cove in New Zealand doubled as the ruins of Cair Paravel, and Bovec in Slovenia hosted the bridge scene. Studio work took place at Barrandov Studios in Prague, where sets including the Dancing Lawn and Miraz's castle were built.

Where was the 2026 Netflix Narnia film shot?

Primarily across the UK. Bradford's Little Germany and Manningham districts recreated 1950s Britain, with filming also in London and Manchester, and studio work at Shepperton Studios.

Can you visit the Narnia filming locations without a tour?

Yes. Cathedral Cove, Elephant Rocks, Flock Hill, Griffith Park, Highley Station, Little Germany and Bovec all have public access. The Czech sites of Adršpach-Teplice Rocks and Pravčická Gate require national park entry tickets, and Kentwell Hall charges seasonal admission.

Are there guided tours of Narnia filming locations?

Guided tours currently operate around the Czech locations. Options include a guided Adršpach visit, a Prague day trip combining Pravčická Gate with the Bastei Bridge, and a cycling tour through waterfalls and filming areas.

Why did filming move from New Zealand to the Czech Republic?

New Zealand lacked reliable deep winter snow, so the production relocated the winter forest scenes with the Beavers to the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks, where conditions and the sandstone landscape suited the snowy setting.

New Zealand delivers the big landscapes, the Czech Republic the winter forests, and the UK the England of both the original trilogy and the Netflix adaptation. Travellers short on time will find the Czech sites the most tour-friendly, with guided options running from Prague, while South Island road-trippers can string Cathedral Cove, Flock Hill and Elephant Rocks into one itinerary spanning both islands.