Transformers: The Last Knight filming locations including submarine museum, Bamburgh and Alnwick Castles and the Isle of Skye

Filming took place across the summer 2016, with the film released the following year. Here’s where you might recognise parts of the movie.

Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

Bamburgh Castle is one of the most visually striking UK locations used in Transformers: The Last Knight, standing in for a stronghold connected to the film’s Arthurian mythology. Perched on the Northumberland coast, the castle’s rugged setting and ancient stone architecture suit the film’s themes of medieval legend and hidden history. It reinforces the idea that Transformers have influenced human civilisation for centuries.

Stonehenge, Wiltshire – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

Stonehenge is central to the film’s mythological backstory, linking the Transformers directly to ancient human history. While action scenes were largely recreated digitally, filming around the real site helped capture the monument’s unique atmosphere. The location is used to suggest that Transformers played a role in shaping early civilisation, blurring the line between science fiction and legend.

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

Blenheim Palace serves as the home of Sir Edmund Burton, played by Anthony Hopkins, and represents centuries of aristocratic tradition and secret knowledge. The palace’s grand interiors and expansive grounds lend credibility to Burton’s role as a guardian of Transformer history. Its opulence contrasts sharply with the film’s explosive action, creating a visual link between old-world heritage and futuristic technology. Blenheim is a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

Alnwick Castle is used to evoke medieval England and the era of the Knights of the Round Table. Its imposing walls and dramatic hilltop position make it an ideal setting for scenes exploring the Transformers’ involvement in legendary battles alongside humans. The castle is regularly used in filming, and has featured in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. In The Last Knight, it strengthens the narrative link between Arthurian legend and alien mythology, visually supporting the idea that Transformers were once defenders of humanity.

Gosport Submarine Museum, Hampshire – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

The National Museum of the Royal Navy’s site provided an authentic backdrop for military-focused scenes in The Last Knight. Using real naval facilities allowed the production to incorporate ships, docks and modern defence infrastructure without extensive set construction. The location highlights the global human response to the Transformer threat, emphasising co-operation between armed forces and Autobots. Locals were delighted to see the car Bumblebee, plus stars such as Anthony Hopkins, arrive in the town.

Havana, Cuba – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

Havana is one of the film’s most distinctive and talked-about locations. The city’s colourful streets, vintage American cars and weathered colonial architecture are the backdrop to Bumblebee’s chase scenes. The Last Knight was one of the first major Hollywood blockbusters to film extensively in Cuba, after former US president Barack Obama lifted travel restrictions.

Detroit, Michigan – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

Detroit was used for multiple urban scenes, thanks to its striking mix of historic architecture, industrial landscapes and modern redevelopment. The city’s post-industrial aesthetic fits naturally with the Transformers universe, often depicting a world scarred by repeated alien conflicts. Detroit’s flexible locations allowed it to double for several cities within the film. Its inclusion also reflects broader themes of destruction and renewal, mirroring the city’s own real-world story while providing a gritty, realistic backdrop for large-scale action sequences.

Bourne Wood, Farnham, Surrey – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

Bourne Wood, a long-established filming location near Farnham, was used for forest scenes tied to the film’s medieval and mythological sequences. Managed by the Forestry England, the woodland has appeared in numerous major productions thanks to its dense trees, open clearings and controlled access. Its versatility allows it to double for ancient battlefields and secluded woodland retreats, reinforcing the film’s theme of hidden histories unfolding in familiar landscapes.

Forests of Northern Ireland – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

Wooded areas in Northern Ireland were used to represent remote, atmospheric landscapes linked to the Transformers’ ancient presence on Earth. The region’s forests are known for their rugged terrain, moss-covered trees and dramatic natural light, which suit the film’s darker, more mythic sequences. Northern Ireland has become a major filming hub due to its varied scenery and experienced production crews.

The Dark Hedges, Co Antrim – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

This avenue of beech trees has also seen prominence in Game of Thrones. The 150 trees were planted at the end of the 18th century by James Stuart as an approach to a house which is now a golf club. The road has become so popular that is now closed to traffic.

The Isle of Skye – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

The Autobot crash site is on the Isle of Skye, with dramatic cliffs and the Old Man of Storr rock formation.

St Bartholomew-the-Great Church, Smithfield, London – Transformers: The Last Knight filming location

St Bartholomew-the-Great Church in Smithfield is one of London’s oldest surviving churches and appears in The Last Knight during scenes focused on secret societies and hidden history. Its Romanesque architecture, shadowy interiors and medieval atmosphere make it suitable for sequences involving ancient orders and buried knowledge.

Transformers: The Last Knight is on ITV2 at 8pm.