Explore The Film Locations Of 28 Years Later Northumberland !

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS… 28 YEARS LATER

The hotly anticipated sequel to Danny Boyle’s cult zombie horror franchise – hits cinemas this June. Shot against the stark and haunting beauty of Northumberland, this new chapter plunges us back into the world ravaged by the Rage Virus, where a small band of survivors ekes out existence on a remote island. When one ventures back to the mainland, secrets, horrors, and mutated threats await.

But here’s the twist – you don’t have to wait for the big screen to step into this post-apocalyptic world.

At Overland Adventures, we’re giving you the chance to experience the filming locations of 28 Years Later first-hand — in one of our iconic Land Rover Defender Campers. Fully kitted for survival, off-grid exploration, and self-sufficiency, this is your ticket to live the story, not just watch it. If you don’t fancy camping then hire one of Land Rover Defender’s without the camping equipment.

WHY NORTHUMBERLAND? A CINEMATIC WASTELAND OF WILD BEAUTY

From its desolate moorlands to its ancient castles and mist-shrouded coastlines, Northumberland is the ultimate backdrop for 28 Years Later. This is a land of cinematic scale – vast, raw, and mysterious. Think windswept beaches, eerie forests, crumbling abbeys, and empty roads stretching to nowhere. It’s no wonder the filmmakers chose it to depict a world transformed by apocalypse.

Whether you’re tracing the footsteps of the movie’s lone scavenger or simply soaking in the region’s haunting majesty, Northumberland doesn’t just set the scene — it is the scene.

28 Years Later - Danny Boyle - set at Kielder Forest, Northumberland

SURVIVAL REIMAGINED: WHY THE DEFENDER CAMPER IS THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE

The Land Rover Defender is no ordinary camper. Built for endurance, rugged terrain, and total independence, it’s your ideal companion for a post-apocalyptic journey (or, let’s be honest, just a wild week away from civilisation).

Go off-grid with confidence – our campers are fully self-sufficient
Traverse any terrain – rocky tracks, moorland paths, forest trails? No problem
Expedition-ready – equipped with all you need to sleep, cook, and survive in the wild
Stylishly tough – rugged looks, iconic heritage, and modern comforts

This is not just a road trip — it’s an adventure in survival.

BECOME A SET-JETTER: VISIT THE MOVIE’S LOCATIONS BEFORE THE CROWD

Thanks to the app Set-Jetter, film fans can now find and visit real-world movie locations. And you, armed with your Defender, can be among the first to track down every haunting scene from 28 Years Later across Northumberland.

Imagine rolling into a crumbling village used in the film’s climax… parking on the same clifftop the protagonist stares out from… navigating moorland roads lined with cinematic dread. You’re not just watching the movie — you’re living it.

LIVE THE SURVIVALIST LIFE: GO BEYOND THE SCREEN

Want to go full apocalypse-mode? We’ve got bespoke survivalist experiences to take your adventure to the next level. Let us curate the perfect adventure for you. Live the movie. Learn new skills:

Foraging courses – learn to live off the land
Bushcraft – build fires from scratch, build shelter using material found around you
Survival – water filtration, knife safety, ropes & knots, navigation, survival hacks
Wild camping spots – sleep where no one else dares

Our equipment packages are customisable to suit the hardcore survivor or the luxury wild-camper. And if you’re ready to hit the road, you can book now and be one of the first to retrace the film’s iconic path.

Drive to the survivors of 28 Years Later, Holy Island Causeway, Northumberland

READY TO SURVIVE THE RAGE?

The world of 28 Years Later is one of danger, mystery, and awe — and now it’s right on our doorstep. With Land Rover Defender Hire from Overland Adventures, you’re not just taking a holiday. You’re embarking on a Defender Camping Adventure through some of the most cinematic, otherworldly landscapes in Britain.

Adventure. Survival. Storytelling. It’s all waiting for you in Northumberland.

👉 Check our availabilty and start your Overland Adventure today!
🎥 Watch the official trailer for 28 Years Later

28 Years Later - Danny Boyle - Filming locations in Northumberland

READY TO EXPLORE THE FILM LOCATIONS OF 28 YEARS LATER IN THE NORTH EAST?

Danny Boyle’s team prioritized real locations that naturally exuded isolation, historical resonance, and wild landscapes—captured with the iPhone 15 tech for gritty authenticity.
The North-East’s mix of tide-cut islands, ancient ruins, deep forests, abandoned towns, and industrial backlots offered a perfect palette for the film’s haunting tone… here are our must-see film locations – get ready to imagine you are on the set of ’28 Years Later’ with film legends: Ralph Fiennes & Jodie Comer; Indie drama & action actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson & newcomer Alfie Williams…

HOLY ISLAND (LINDISFARNE), NORTHUMBERLAND

Scene: The survivors’ fortified island refuge – access via tidal causeway
Why chosen: Its natural isolation—cut off twice daily by tides—fits perfectly as a secure haven from the virus
Production use: On-location filming for village scenes (e.g., Fenkle Street, Jubilee Hall interiors) with drone shots enhancing aerial for the causeway

KIELDER FOREST & RESERVOIR, NORTHUMBERLAND

Scene: Dense forest ambushes and woodland journeys on the mainland
Why chosen: Vast, secluded conifer woods and moody reservoir offered eerie, immersive atmosphere with minimal CGI

SYCAMORE GAP, HADRIAN’S WALL, NORTHUMBERLAND

Scene: Emotional crossing through hollow and the iconic lone tree
Why chosen: Dramatic location with haunting symbolism—accentuates isolation. Shot before the tree’s 2023 felling

PLANKEY MILL FARM (between Langley & Bardon Mill), NORTHUMBERLAND

Scene: Abandoned farmhouse where Spike and Jamie shelter
Why chosen: Authentic rural dereliction offered gritty realism and had road access for production support

HEXHAM & BELLINGHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND

Scene: Mainland towns showing pockets of survivor activity and panic
Why chosen: Hexham’s historic abbey town atmosphere and Bellingham’s rural ambience provided contrasting urban/rural textures

ROTHBURY & BLAEBERRY HILL, NORTHUMBERLAND

Scene: Sweeping countryside and hillside sequences (e.g., spike with bow)
Why chosen: Scenic hills with vast views captured the emotion and tension of the journey

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE & HOULTS YARD, TYNE & WEAR

Scene: Mainland city with deserted streets, set/base camp at Hoults Yard
Why chosen: Industrial spaces and urban decay delivered strong post-apocalyptic visuals; Hoults Yard offered flexible production infrastructure

COUNTY DURHAM & CONSETT REGION (Waskerly, Castleside)

Scene: Rural dereliction and hilltop shots
Why chosen: Raw, rough-hewn countryside and abandoned buildings provided cinematic grit

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APOCALYPTIC NORTHUMBERLAND: EXPLORE THE FILM LOCATIONS OF ’28 YEARS LATER’ IN A LAND ROVER CAMPER