Bognor Regis in Bond boost

[Blowfeld]

Bognor Regis in Bond boost as holidaymakers head for film location
By Travelmail Reporter
UPDATED: 09:59 EST, 19 March 2012

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Holidaymakers and 007 fans have long flocked to exotic destinations associated with the James Bond movies, from Jamaica to Thailand.

And it seems the Bond effect has once again worked its magic on one of the latest backdrops to the forthcoming movie - Bognor Regis.

The seaside resort has apparently seen a spike in visitor numbers after movie bosses decided to film scenes there for Skyfall, the 23rd 007 instalment.
The beach and seafront at Bognor Regis, West Sussex

By the seaside: Bognor is one of the beach locations which will be used in the film

According to website Laterooms.com, the town's hotels have seen a 40 per cent increase in bookings since it was revealed in January that filming was taking place there.

A spokesperson for the site said: 'Bognor Regis is a real British seaside gem. The town is not the first place you would expect to be a Hollywood filming location but the buzz the local hotels have seen around the filming is certainly beneficial.'

Producers are understood to have chosen the location after being forced to cut budgets.

The only foreign location used for the movie - starring Daniel Craig as Bond - is said to be Turkey.

Scenes have also been shot in London's Canary Wharf and Charing Cross.

In January, a source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'Six different countries were selected but after several technical and financial problems, it was decided to scale back and just use Turkey as the sole foreign location.

'As well as Pinewood's incredible facilities, the UK has some stunning beaches, particularly along the south coast near Bognor and parts of Wales.'

Last week, the cast were seen filming at a large 'country house' in a location meant to stand in for Scotland.

The film set was however in Surrey and the convincing building was made out of plaster and plywood.

The film - being directed by Sam Mendes - is scheduled for release towards the end of the year.

[carl stromberg]

Kristatos will be pleased at this boost to the Wessex film industry1

[Kristatos]

Kristatos will be pleased at this boost to the Wessex film industry1

Bognor Regis is in Sussex.

[carl stromberg]

Kristatos will be pleased at this boost to the Wessex film industry1

Bognor Regis is in Sussex.

Of course it is. What an error!

[oscartheman]

Just don't take any photos there they might run you in.