Netflix's latest binge-worthy crime drama, Legends, has captivated audiences with its gripping narrative based on a true story. The six-part series, inspired by Guy Stanton's book The Betrayer, follows HM Customs officers going undercover to dismantle dangerous drug gangs in 1990s Britain. Created by Scottish screenwriter Neil Forsyth (Guilt, The Gold), the show prioritises authenticity by filming in numerous real-world locations.
Where Was Legends Filmed?
The production spanned multiple locations across the UK and abroad, often using actual places to enhance realism. Forsyth explained: "Our guiding principles were to make it look cinematic and feel authentic. We shot almost exclusively in practical locations." Below is the full list of UK filming sites provided by Netflix.
London and Surrounding Areas
- The Switch Building, Barking
- Coryton Refinery, Stanford-le-Hope
- Fabric Nightclub, Farringdon
- Market Place, Acton
- The Talbot Inn, Acton
- The Maltings, Amersham
- Carlton Cleaners & Launderers, Muswell Hill
- London East UK Business and Technical Park, Dagenham
- Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedford
- 55 Broadway, St James's
- Custom House, London
- The Museum Depot, Acton
- Space M4, Manor Park
Liverpool
- Adelphi Hotel
- Tobacco Docks
- Brunswick Place
- Goldsmith Street
- Love Lane
- Southern Area Memorial
- Stanley Docks (also used in Netflix's House of Guinness)
Other UK Locations
- Wormsley Estate, High Wycombe
- Watford Police Station and Magistrate's Court, Watford
- Harlow Greyhound Station, Harlow
- Pinner Memorial Park, Pinner
- West Quay, Newhaven
- Coastguard Cottages, Seaford
- Winterfold Forest, Cranleigh
- Nabisco Shredded Wheat Factory, Welwyn Garden City
- The Forces, Royal Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow
- The Printworks, Reading
Additionally, the production travelled to Morocco, though the exact location remains undisclosed. Forsyth compared the shoot to "a travelling circus," constantly moving to capture diverse settings.
Legends is now streaming on Netflix.
