The final episode of Vera has sparked interest in Glanton, attracting visitors eager to explore the village’s connection to the show
Glanton: A quiet village in Northumberland recently found itself in the limelight thanks to the finale of the beloved detective series, Vera. It’s not every day a small place like this gets a taste of fame!
Usually, the village buzzes during its country show in August, a tradition that goes back 170 years. But this time, filming in June brought in a crowd, with extras and curious visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of Brenda Blethyn in her iconic fishing hat.
When the final episode aired, millions saw Glanton, cleverly renamed Ghyllstead, and the local pub, the Queen’s Head, transformed into the Stanhope Arms. Landlady Lisa Chisholm mentioned that people have been stopping by to snap photos of the pub since the show aired.
She’s even planning to create a special wall dedicated to Vera, complete with signs from the filming. It sounds like a fun spot for fans to take pictures and share their experience!
While some locals are excited about the potential influx of visitors, others are a bit skeptical. John Radgick, who helps organize the village’s country show, pointed out that not everyone might realize Glanton is the filming location.
He noted that while there was a lot of interest during filming, it’s not exactly a tourist hotspot like Alnwick Castle. Still, the Vera effect has been good for the North East, with tourists coming from far and wide to explore the area.
Interestingly, Glanton isn’t new to the screen. Robson Green recently visited a luxury glamping site nearby, and the owner, Ruth Moralee, is hopeful that the show will help put Glanton on the map.
She mentioned that many people, even from nearby cities, don’t know about Glanton. It would be great if the village gained more recognition, especially with such a charming story behind it!
