Filming location · Buckinghamshire
Bledlow
The church, village hall and Lions of Bledlow pub recur as the social centre of several fictional villages.
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What it played on screen
From Bledlow to Midsomer.
The programme may use one building or street rather than the whole settlement.
Beyond the camera
About the real place
Bledlow lies beneath the Chiltern escarpment near the ancient Ridgeway. The village gathers around Holy Trinity Church, a small green, old cottages and the Lions of Bledlow pub, producing the compact social geography that works so well for fictional village life.
The surrounding chalk landscape matters as much as the buildings. Public paths climb towards Bledlow Ridge and nearby viewpoints, making the village a useful stop on a walking day rather than a destination requiring a long drive around its narrow lanes. Pub hours and parking arrangements should be checked in advance.
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Practical details
Visiting Bledlow
- Food and drink: The Lions of Bledlow is listed as a pub in Bledlow; current food service is not confirmed here. (Site type checked 5 October 2026.)
Verified places used on screen
Filming sites in and near Bledlow
Holy Trinity Church
Bledlow · Buckinghamshire · Church
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Bledlow · Buckinghamshire · Pub
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