Where was ‘One Day’ filmed? The swoon-worthy filming locations behind the Netflix hit

17.02.2024 - 00:37 / euronews.com / Paris / London

A 14-part adaptation of David Nicholls' best-selling novel 'One Day' has been a surprise smash for Netflix, with viewers hooked on the 'will-they-won't-they drama between two friends.

The bittersweet love story follows the lives of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew (played by Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall), who meet on 15 July, 1988, the day of their graduation from the University of Edinburgh.

Drawing on the source material novel, the Netflix show focuses on their intertwined lives by revisiting the same date, 15 July every year, for the next 20 years.

One Day spans the years of Em and Dex's relationship and the many places they travel to, both together and apart.

The on-off couple navigate the complexities of adulthood, love, and friendship in a series of locations from Wolverhampton and London to Rome and Greece.

According to Netflix, "With every location in the UK and beyond, the goal was to always make you see the place through Em and Dex's eyes, rather than a more touristy view of the landmarks."

Viewers who've binged the series are now wondering where the swoon-worthy series was filmed so they can indulge in a spot of set-jetting - flying off to see where a favourite TV show or movie was filmed.

Here are some UK and European locations where the endearing love story was filmed that you can visit.

The series starts and ends in Edinburgh, Scotland, so filming on location in the historic city was important to the production.

Em and Dex first meet at the University of Edinburgh's Old College at their graduation night party. ‘One Day’ was filmed on the University campus and on real streets, adding an air of authenticity to the show.

In an Episode 14 flashback scene, they share a romantic kiss in front of Edinburgh Castle.

The dreamy location where the couple shares an intimate moment before going their separate ways is the Vennel Steps - a favourite spot among tourists known for its incredible castle views.

The series was filmed all over the UK, including Hertfordshire, London’s Savoy Hotel, King's Cross station, and beautiful Primrose Hill.

In the London Borough of Camden, Primrose Hill is where Em and Dex share wine in paper cups as Emma bemoans her life's path so far.

The couple contemplates life on its namesake hill, an expansive green space with open grassy slopes and scattered trees, as they look out over the expansive cityscape horizon.

This is one of the series's most important locations as it holds a special meaning for Em and Dex, who hike to the top on the first day they meet.

Arthur's Seat appears later in the film as an older Dexter visits the steep hill with his daughter Jasmine, and they reminisce about the first night he spent with Em.

According to Netflix's behind-the-scenes Tudum site, the ‘One Day’