Where is ITV crime drama Grace filmed?

To the delight of readers, the ITV drama has stayed largely faithful to the source material by retaining the location and numerous key plot points, while deviating occasionally to put its own distinct spin on the main characters.

Residents of Brighton and Hove will no doubt recognise some of the filming locations utilised by the Grace team, but if you're unfamiliar with the region we can shed some light on where the production took place.

And the good news is you'll have plenty of time to visit yourself, with Grace confirmed to be returning for season 5 on ITV1 and ITVX – with scope to continue beyond that.

There is, after all, a whopping 21 books to adapt with another brand new entry coming later this month.

If you're eager for a sneak peek at tonight's episode, you can find an exclusive clip here on the site that introduces us to Robert Glenister's icy new character Gavin Daly. Meanwhile, Craig Parkinson has opened up on his decision to quit the hit drama.

For now, you can find out where Grace has filmed so far with our location guide below.

Where was Grace filmed?

One of the most prominent locations in the show – and one which has appeared extensively on promotional material throughout the show's run – is Brighton Palace Pier, a Grade II listed pleasure pier which is located in the Brighton city centre.

It remains the only pier in the city still in use, and has got an impressive on-screen resume, having previously appeared in Carry On at Your Convenience, Quadrophenia and Brighton Rock.

Various other Brighton locations can be seen throughout the show, including the city's Sydney Street, where the cast were spotted by locals during filming on season 1.

Indeed, local newspaper The Argus reported at the time that some shopkeepers in the area had to make a few changes to their storefronts for the series – asked to briefly remove signs that contained references to coronavirus restrictions, since the drama is set at a time before the pandemic began.

For the most recent season, season 4, filming was spotted taking place at the Brighton Marina, as well as the Royal Pavilion, Devil’s Dyke, Madeira Drive and a country house in Ovingdean.

Meanwhile, in nearby Hove, several streets including Ferndale Road and Silverdale Road were used for filming on season 1, with the same being true for Shoreham Port in Brighton, where Craig Parkinson was spotted filming.

Some other locations used include the suburb of Woodingdean and the East Sussex town Peacehaven.

You can purchase the Peter James Roy Grace books which will be adapted for season 4, Dead Man’s Time, Want You Dead, You Are Dead and Love You Dead on Amazon now.

Grace season 4 will air on ITV1 and ITVX from 8pm on Sunday 1st September.

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