In this post, we take a look at some of the one-off filming locations used throughout Series 1 and 2 of Keeping up Appearances. If you are looking for the regular iconic locations such as the homes of Hyacinth and Richard, Oslow and Daisy, or the Church and Church Hall, check out this post.
- Hyacinth’s House, Elizabeth’s and The Church and Church Hall
- Keeping Up Appearances Series 3 & 4 Filming Locations
- Keeping Up Appearances Series 5 Filming Locations
Series 1 Episode 3
Hyacinth just can’t decide between visiting daddy or a trip out in the country. Changing her mind, she gets Richard to turn around on three separate occasions at this petrol station in Princethorpe.
Series 1 Episode 4 The Charity Shop
In episode 4 Hyacinth does a shift (all be it very short) in the charity shop. While looking out of the window she clocks Rose heading for the shop.
This location took quite a bit of tracking down as the road layout has changed over the last 25+ years, but here it is.
Series 1 Episode 6 The Christening
Hyacinth, Richard, and family attend a family christening. This was filmed at St Marys in Northampton.
Series 2 Episode 2 Driving Mrs Fortescue
During Driving Driving Mrs Fortescue, having picked up Daisy and Rose, they stop for a stiffener at a local pub. This was filmed at the Rugby Tavern as shown below.
Series 2 Episode 4: Hyacinth Tees Off
Richard is down for a spot of golf with the Major. However the major has other ideas. This episode was largely filmed on location at Chesford Grange Hotel.
Series 2 Episode 5 – Problem With Relatives
Whilst Daisy is outside with Daddy, Onslow is working hard to earn a living in the Bookmakers.
Having heard Daddy is due to get Married, Hyacinth and Richard head straight to stop him at the Registry Office.
While walking home with Daddy, Elizabeth and Emmott stop to offer them a lift. Whilst Onslow loads the car with the wheelchair, he propr Daddy over a nearby wall. The was filmed on Brookland Road in Northampton.
Series 2 Episode 8 – Toy Shop
In the same episode, we see Onslow drops Emmott and Elizabeth off in town. This was filmed outside what is currently Fame Fashion on Gold Street, Northampton.
Series 2 Episode 10 – A Picnic For Daddy
In this episode thinking the Butterfields garage is owned by the family of Rose’s gentleman friend, Hyacinth ensures Richard stops there to get petrol for their lovely blue Rover. Obviously Hyacinth has her wires crossed once again
This was filmed at Stratford Road, Hockley Heath. However, the garage has since ceased trading and the land has now been redeveloped. This location was identified by Keeping Up Appearances QOTD.
More Filming Locations
- Hyacinth’s House, Elizabeth’s and The Church and Church Hall
- Keeping Up Appearances Series 3 & 4 Filming Locations
- Keeping Up Appearances Series 5 Filming Locations
Keeping Up Appearances Series 1 & 2 Filming Locations
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thx man alot of work !!!
Thank you for the trouble you go to in finding these locations. Excellent work!