Where was A Good Girl's Guide to Murder shot? All filming locations explored

Netflix's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder was released on the platform on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The series, with its gripping mystery and dramatic twists, has captured the audience's attention. However, it is the series' atmospheric settings that bring the story to life. An adaptation of Holly Jackson's bestselling novel, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, is set in the fictional town of Little Kilton in England.

The show follows a high school student, Pippa Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers), who decides to reopen the closed case of a local girl's murder. As she tries to figure out who actually killed the girl, Pippa finds out a host of dark secrets and opens up assumptions held within the town. Her very sleuthing exposes hidden truths and puts her at risk as she seeks justice.

While the plot of the series is enough to keep viewers hooked, the setting was just as important for the creators as it gave viewers an impression of the plot. The production team had to find representative real-life locations for the setting.

They found it in different areas of England, including Somerset, Bristol, and Gloucestershire. These don't just reflect on the book's details but also help set up an atmosphere of tension and immersion.

This article will explore the filming locations that provide a stunning backdrop to this captivating series.

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All shooting locations of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder TV series

1) Axbridge, Somerset

As a stand-in for the fictional town of Little Kilton, location scouts found Axbrigde, a picturesque town in Somerset. One of the main reasons Axbridge was shortlisted to be used as Little Kilton in this series is that it has several small streets with traditional architecture, befitting the scenes from the book.

The town and its surrounding woodland aren't just beautiful, they also stay true to the description in Holly Jackson's book. According to the director, Dolly Wells, an excess of smaller towns were needed, so neither was too small nor too big to set up the series in.

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2) Bristol

Another key filming location was Bristol, with its varied landscapes and historical flair. Key scenes in and around the city include:

Redmaids' High School, Westbury-on-Trym

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder ( photo by Sally Mais)

This location served as the set where the scenes for the school were shot. It was a classic type of architecture that would fit very well into any academic setting and illustrate the show appropriately.

Redcliffe Caves

There are some underground caves located in the vicinity of Bristol, in Redcliffe. The series shot some tenebrous and suspenseful scenes there, enhancing the atmosphere of the show.

Redland

This location supplied settings for various scenes and was used to depict the society of the town as well as different parts of the housing. The Bottle Yard Studios on Whitchurch Lane served as the base for all productions, in this case, costume, props, and set design departments. Its studio spaces played a crucial role in the creation of its recognizable appearance.

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3) Gloucestershire

Some scenes were shot in Gloucestershire, more specifically in South Gloucestershire. Avon Valley Railway, based in Bitton, provided the scenes with a beautiful and historically rich backdrop that added to the authenticity of the show.

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What is A Good Girl's Guide to Murder about?

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder revolves around the story of Pippa Fitz-Amobi, who decides to try and solve the murder of another high school girl who was murdered, as her final project. The girl who was killed was Andie Bell, and it was believed her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then apparently took his own life.

However, Pippa has a feeling that there is more and decides to unravel the truth. The deeper she goes into the mystery, the more lies and secrets she uncovers.

Her investigation puts her in danger, but she remains determined to find out what went down with Andie Bell. There are twists and turns aplenty in this plot, making it a gripping mystery that will keep any reader on the edge of his seat.

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The locations used while filming A Good Girl's Guide to Murder are very important to this visual storytelling series. It contains, from the idyllic streets of Axbridge to the atmospheric Redcliffe Caves, versatile settings in Bristol, and finally, Gloucestershire. These places help create a vivid and engaging backdrop for the mystery.

Such a visit to real-life locations provides an opportunity for fans to feel closer to the show and the view of settings that complement its gripping narrative. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is currently streaming on Netflix.