From the village with the smallest castle to the town with the most pubs, many of our hometowns have weird and wonderful claims to fame.
But unbeknown to many residents, several towns and villages have played host to some iconic movie scenes.
Now, an interactive map dubbed the ‘CineMapper‘ has been unveiled which reveals the locations around the world that brought famous movie moments to life.
Speaking to MailOnline, Tim Hughes, the creator of the map, said: ‘There are 313 films, tv shows and video games, and we are adding nearly 100 new locations a week.’
So, which famous film was shot in your hometown? Try the interactive map below to find out.
An interactive map dubbed the ‘CineMapper’ has been unveiled which reveals the locations around the world that brought famous movie moments to life
The map is the brainchild of Tim Hughes, who was inspired to create it in 2021 after posting about filming locations on TikTok.
‘I create content online about films (@whoshughes) and in one TikTok, I covered Star Wars locations you can visit in the UK,’ he explained.
‘This TikTok hit over 1m views so I made it a TikTok series, and eventually I made a Google Map to document them.
‘2 years later, my web app developer friend, Izzy, said he could help make it a proper web app.
‘We started sharing CineMapper and it went semi viral again!’
To try it out yourself, click and drag across the map until you reach your desired destination.
Next, use your mouse wheel to scroll in and find your hometown.
The Avengers’ SHIELD headquarters were shot at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School in Albuquerque
To try it out yourself, click and drag across the map until you reach your desired destination. Next, use your mouse wheel to scroll in and find your hometown
If any movies were filmed there, you’ll see a small location icon – click on this to learn more about the film.
Alternatively, you can use the tabs at the bottom of the map to search by ‘New’, ‘Popular’, or ‘Films/TV’.
You can also search for specific locations or films by clicking the magnifying glass icon on the right hand side of the map.
MailOnline tested the tool by browsing some of the most popular movie locations.
Here in the UK, the funfair scene in Paddington 2 was filmed at Knebworth Park in Stevenage, while Gloucester’s cathedral Cloisters were used as various settings for Hogwarts’ interiors in Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets, and Half-Blood Prince.
The Capitol Government Blocks in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 was filmed at Les Espaces Abraxas in Noisy-le-Grand, France
If any movies were filmed in your hometown, you’ll see a small location icon – click on this to learn more about the film
Over in the US, The Avengers’ SHIELD headquarters were shot at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School in Albuquerque, while the recent Netflix hit, The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender, shot scenes at the Breaux Mart Chalmette near New Orleans.
Meanwhile, in Europe, the Capitol Government Blocks in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 was filmed at Les Espaces Abraxas in Noisy-le-Grand, France, while Deckhard’s Hideout in Blade Runner 2049 was shot at the Stock Exchange Building in Budapest.
According to Mr Hughes, the tool is proving hugely popular among movie buffs – many of who are even venturing to the sights themselves.
‘People comment that they’ll use it for their next trip,’ he told MailOnline.
‘And people are even spending an hour looking at all the locations! Last week we totalled 217k pin clicks.’
Here in the UK, the funfair scene in Paddington 2 was filmed at Knebworth Park in Stevenage
