Heartstopper came out on Netflix in April and, since then, the LGBTQ+ teen drama has stolen the hearts of thousands of people. The Alice Oseman adaptation tells the story of Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson, two completely different teenagers who end up falling in love.
Fans called the British eight-part show Netflix 's best series ever and are eagerly waiting for a second season to be confirmed. Starring Joe Locke as Charlie and Kit Connor as Nick, Heartstopper also features Olivia Colman, Stephen Fry and Game of Thrones' Sebastian Croft. Heartstopper is so popular that review website Rotten Tomatoes gave the show a very rare 100% rate approval.
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Filming took place between April and June 2021. Most of the series was filmed in Herne Bay, in Kent. But some scenes were filmed in other UK locations.
Where was Heartstopper filmed?
Herne Bay, Kent
The Bay Pier, beach and town centre were used in the series. The scenes involving the fictional Truham Grammar School were actually filmed at Herne Bay High School.
Slough, Berkshire
Upton Court Grammar School was used as Harvey Greene Grammar School. The sports pitch at E-Act Burnham Park Academy, now derelict, was used for the sports scenes.
High Wycombe
The Hollywood Bowl bowling alley in the series was in High Wycombe.
Eton College, Windsor
The rugby match in episode four was filmed at the Thames Valley Athletics Centre at Eton College.
North Weald, Essex
North Weald railway station was used for the scene where Nick and Charlie go to the beach from.
All eight episodes of Heartstopper are available on Netflix UK now.
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