Last updated: July 12, 2026. This guide is updated as the film reveals new, confirmed locations.
Heartstopper Forever is the feature-length finale to Netflix’s beloved queer romance, arriving worldwide on July 17, 2026. Written by series creator Alice Oseman, it adapts the sixth and final volume of the graphic novels along with the novella Nick and Charlie, and it brings Kit Connor and Joe Locke back as Nick and Charlie one last time, this time facing the question of whether their relationship survives Nick leaving for university.
The film was shot across the UK in summer 2025, returning to the show’s much-loved real-world settings and adding a few new ones. Here are the confirmed filming locations and how to visit them on a fan trip.
A note on accuracy: we only list locations confirmed from set sightings, official material, or the series’ established shooting sites. Where a place is a working building you cannot tour, we say so clearly.
Heartstopper Forever: Quick Facts
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Heartstopper Forever |
| Format | Feature film (series finale) |
| Based on | Heartstopper Vol. 6 and the novella Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman |
| Genre | Coming-of-age romance |
| Streaming | Netflix (worldwide) |
| Premiere | July 17, 2026 |
| Filming | UK, June to late July 2025 (around 34 days) |
| Lead cast | Kit Connor, Joe Locke |
| Writer | Alice Oseman |
| Note | Anna Maxwell Martin takes over as Sarah Nelson |
Where Was Heartstopper Forever Filmed?
Like the series, the film is a UK production, shot mainly in and around London, with key sequences in Leeds and a sun-soaked holiday stretch filmed in Mallorca. It also returns to Herne Bay in Kent, the seaside town that has been Heartstopper’s coast since the very first season. Here is each confirmed location.
1. Herne Bay, Kent (the show’s seaside)
Herne Bay, a classic seaside town on the north Kent coast, has been Heartstopper’s beach since season one. Its pier at Central Parade, the beach, and the town centre have all appeared on screen, most memorably in the season-one finale when Charlie and Nick head to the coast. It remains the emotional home of the story, so it is the natural anchor for any Heartstopper fan trip.
How to visit: Herne Bay is roughly 90 minutes to two hours from London by train, with direct services from London Victoria and London St Pancras to Herne Bay station, then a short walk to the seafront. The pier, beach, and promenade are open and free year round. Note that the on-screen school, Herne Bay High School, is a real working school and cannot be visited.
2. London
The bulk of the shoot took place in and around London in summer 2025. As the story moves the characters toward adulthood, the capital provides many of the film’s everyday backdrops. Specific streets and interiors will be easier to pin down once the film airs, and we will map the recognisable ones here.
How to visit: London needs little introduction. Base yourself centrally and you will be within reach of most of the filming areas by Tube or train.
3. Leeds (Nick’s university city)
In the books, Nick heads to the University of Leeds, and the film shot on location there. Kit Connor and Joe Locke were photographed filming an emotional reunion at Leeds railway station, and walking hand in hand through the Lower Briggate area, a lively part of the city centre known for its bars and nightlife. These scenes ground the film’s central long-distance question in a real place.
How to visit: Leeds is about two hours 15 minutes from London King’s Cross by direct train. Leeds station sits right in the city centre, and Lower Briggate is a short walk away, easy to fold into a day exploring the city.
4. Mallorca (standing in for Menorca)
The film’s holiday scenes are set in Menorca, but they were actually filmed on the neighbouring Balearic island of Mallorca. One giveaway spotted by fans: a scene shown as Menorca airport was filmed outside the Guillem Timoner sports centre in Felanitx, in south-eastern Mallorca. Expect the warm, Mediterranean look that gives the finale its summer glow.
How to visit: Mallorca is easy to reach, with direct flights from across the UK and Europe into Palma de Mallorca. Felanitx and the island’s south-east are a scenic drive from Palma, and the region is known for its beaches, wineries, and hilltop views.
How to Plan a Heartstopper Forever Filming Location Trip
The most rewarding fan route stays in England. Start in London, where most of the film was shot, then take the easy train down to Herne Bay for the seaside heart of the story: walk the pier, sit on the beach, and wander the town centre where so much of Heartstopper’s world lives. If you want to complete the film’s map, add a day trip north to Leeds to see Nick’s university city, and if you are chasing the summer scenes, the holiday stretch was filmed in Mallorca rather than Menorca.
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Why Heartstopper Fans Travel to Its Locations
Few shows inspire pilgrimages quite like Heartstopper. Herne Bay has become a genuine fan destination since season one, with visitors retracing Charlie and Nick’s seaside walk along the pier. The finale film widens that map to Leeds and Mallorca while keeping the Kent coast at its heart, giving fans one more set of real places to visit as they say goodbye to the story. As the film reveals more recognizable spots, we will add them here.
FAQs
Where was Heartstopper Forever filmed?
Heartstopper Forever was filmed in the UK in summer 2025, mainly in and around London, with scenes in Leeds (including Leeds railway station and Lower Briggate) and holiday sequences shot in Mallorca standing in for Menorca. It also returns to Herne Bay in Kent, the show’s long-running seaside setting.
Is Heartstopper filmed in Herne Bay?
Yes. Herne Bay in Kent has been Heartstopper’s seaside since season one, with its pier, beach, and town centre appearing on screen. It is a popular, free-to-visit fan destination about two hours from London by train.
Was Heartstopper Forever filmed in Menorca?
The holiday scenes are set in Menorca but were actually filmed on Mallorca, including near the Guillem Timoner sports centre in Felanitx.
When does Heartstopper Forever come out?
Heartstopper Forever premieres worldwide on Netflix on July 17, 2026.
Who stars in Heartstopper Forever?
Kit Connor returns as Nick Nelson and Joe Locke as Charlie Spring. The film is written by series creator Alice Oseman, with Anna Maxwell Martin taking over the role of Sarah Nelson.
Can I visit the Heartstopper filming locations?
Yes, most are public places. Herne Bay’s seafront, Leeds city centre, and central London are all open to visit. The on-screen school, Herne Bay High School, is a real working school and is not open to the public.
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