The British television series Cobra was filmed across various locations in the United Kingdom, primarily in Merseyside, Yorkshire, and London.
The production utilized diverse settings to bring the show's intense political and disaster scenarios to life. Key filming areas encompassed:
Primary Filming Regions
The bulk of the series' production took place across several counties, providing a range of backdrops for the unfolding drama.
- Merseyside: This region served as a significant filming hub for the series.
- Yorkshire: Various scenes were shot in Yorkshire, contributing to the show's geographical breadth.
- London: As a major political and urban center, London naturally featured prominently in the series, especially for scenes requiring a metropolitan backdrop.
Specific Locations for Key Settings
To accurately depict crucial government and crisis response environments, specific historical and purpose-built locations were used:
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10 Downing Street Interior Scenes: The intricate interior shots representing the iconic 10 Downing Street were not filmed in the actual government building but at Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire. This stately home provided the authentic architectural grandeur required for the Prime Minister's residence and crisis meeting rooms.
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Kent Scenes (Series 2): In Series 2, scenes implied to be set in Kent, specifically around the Sheerness area, were filmed in alternative coastal locations to achieve the desired visual effects and scale. These included:
- New Brighton, Wirral: Located in Merseyside, this popular seaside town provided suitable backdrops for the coastal narratives.
- Fleetwood, Lancashire: This port town on the Lancashire coast also stood in for the Kent-based scenes, adding to the visual diversity of the series' second season.
Filming Location Summary
| Region/County | Specific Location | Purpose/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | General locations | Primary filming region |
| Yorkshire | General locations | Primary filming region |
| London | General locations | Primary filming region, especially for urban and political scenes |
| Cheshire | Capesthorne Hall | Interior scenes representing 10 Downing Street |
| Wirral | New Brighton | Stood in for Kent (Sheerness) scenes in Series 2 |
| Lancashire | Fleetwood | Also stood in for Kent (Sheerness) scenes in Series 2 |
This strategic use of various locations helped to create the compelling and realistic world of Cobra, effectively portraying a nation grappling with widespread emergencies.
