Where was Alex Rider filmed?

Filming Alex Rider took the crew to various locations across the world but ultimately, it’s a very British drama and much of it was filmed in the capital. While some of the drama was set in the French Alps, the mountain scenes were completed in Romania, and then it was back to the UK for interior shots.

Read on to learn more about where this gritty teenage spy drama was filmed, and look at our TV Map of Britain to find your favourite TV show hotspots.

Ark Burlington Danes Academy, White City, London

Before Alex had a career as a spy, we see his life as an ordinary schoolboy. His school scenes were filmed at the Ark Burlington Danes Academy, including the exterior scenes where Alex hangs out with his friend Tom.

This school can be found in White City and has playwright Dennis Potter and musician Andy Fraser among its former pupils. The original school was founded in 1699 as a Christian charity school. Nowadays, it’s an academy school that takes pupils from age four to 18.

Coke Street, Whitechapel, London

A few scenes were filmed in Coke Street, a lane tucked away in the Whitechapel area. The name of the street is likely a reference to an industrial past when Whitechapel had factories powered by this type of coal.

Coke Street is mostly offices and flats, but on Alex Rider, it looks like a gritty urban area. Channel your inner spy and ensure your online missions never lag with our best broadband deals, perfect for every Alex Rider fan.

Hornsey Town Hall, Hornsey, London

Hornsey Town Hall was built in the modernist style in 1935. Its unique appearance has led to its use as a filming location for several TV shows. At the moment, the hall is undergoing redevelopment. It will eventually be an arts centre and cinema with parts of the building turned into luxury apartments. In the show, the interior scenes of the Point Blanc correctional school were filmed here.

Berkley Square, Bristol, Avon

Season two of Alex Rider is in production, and one of the filming locations chosen is the historic Berkley Square. Close to the city centre, the square is lined with beautiful Georgian houses. In the centre, there’s a small green. The square is an exclusive address in Bristol and is home to a luxury hotel. It’s often used as a filming location thanks to its historic and quaint style.

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