Which famous film was shot in YOUR hometown? Interactive map reveals where iconic movie scenes were filmed in the UK – including Fast and Furious 9 in Edinburgh and Star Wars in the Lake District

From Wimbledon to Notting Hill, many successful films have been filmed in London.

But outside the British capital, many towns and villages have hosted some famous film scenes.

Now, Virgin Media has launched an interactive tool dubbed 'Movie Mapper', which reveals the locations that brought famous movie moments to life.

From Fast and Furious 9 in Edinburgh to Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the Lake District, some of the biggest blockbusters have somewhat surprising filming locations.

So, what is a famous movie that was filmed in your city? Try the interactive map here Find it outside.

Virgin Media has launched an interactive tool called 'Movie Mapper', which reveals the locations that brought famous movie moments to life.

To use the map, you can use the search box to search for movies or filming locations. Alternatively, you can use the drop-down menus to search by genre, cast or region

The map is the brainchild of Virgin Media and depicts the filming locations of hundreds of films.

“We've created our easy-to-use Movie Mapper to complement Virgin TV's hassle-free navigation, allowing movie fans across the country to immerse themselves in their favorite films and get inspired for their next off-screen trip,” he said. David Bushier, CEO of TV and Entertainment at Virgin Media O2.

“We can now all create our own memories at some of the UK’s most iconic film locations.”

To use the map, you can use the search box to search for specific movies or filming locations.

Alternatively, you can use the drop-down menus to search by genre, cast or region.

People in Edinburgh probably already know that Trainspotting was filmed there, but what many residents don't know is the fact that the “Dom Chasing Jakob” scene from Fast and Furious 9 (pictured) was filmed there too

To reach the Wizarding World, the Hogwarts Express travels across the famous Glenfinnan Bridge in the Scottish Highlands.

To learn more about the movie, just click on the little circular preview.

A pop-up window will then appear at the top of the map, revealing the film's release date, rating, duration, filming locations, and cast.

MailOnline tested the tool and discovered some unexpected shooting locations.

It's no surprise that London is a hotbed of filming, with all the scenes of hit films including James Bond: No Time to Die, The Duchess and Johnny English having been filmed in central London.

In Birmingham, Ready Player One and Brassed Off were filmed, while a key scene in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 was filmed at Grand Central Shopping Centre.

Heading north, Morbius and 24 Hour Party People were filmed in Manchester, The Batman in Liverpool, and Bank of Dave and Kes in Leeds.

People in Edinburgh will probably already know that Trainspotting was filmed there, but many residents won't be aware of the fact that the “Dom Chasing Jakob” scene from Fast and Furious 9 was filmed there too.

The new Wonka film, starring Timothée Chalamet, uses parts of Bath (pictured), Oxford and London as backdrops

An interactive map reveals that scenes in Star Wars: The Force Awakens were filmed in the Lake District

The small Scottish town of Aviemore also hosted the filming of two blockbuster films – Mary Queen of Scots and James Bond: No Time to Die.

The Harry Potter franchise alone has been filmed in various magical locations across the United Kingdom.

The Dursley's home is located in Bracknell, Berkshire, while the charming village of Hogsmeade was filmed on the streets of Lacock in Wiltshire.

To reach the Wizarding World, the Hogwarts Express also travels across the famous Glenfinnan Bridge in the Scottish Highlands.

Meanwhile, the new Wonka film, starring Timothée Chalamet, used parts of Bath, Oxford and London as backdrops.

Virgin Media added: “Just like the global cinematic phenomenon ‘Barbie’, ‘Wonka’ also had scenes brought to life with CGI and stunning sets at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Watford.”

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