Visit Essex, the tourism organisation for the county, has teamed up with the Essex Film Office to create this new movie map.
It aims to encourage people to visit the sites they have seen on the big screen.
The campaign, named Starring Essex, highlights the areas that have appeared in popular films and TV shows such as Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, The Essex Serpent, and Slow Horses.
Locations from historic TV shows such as Porridge, which was shot at Chelmsford prison, also make the cut.
A look at the new movie map (Image: Essex Film Office / Visit Essex)
According to Visit Essex, screen tourism is on the rise, with seven in ten UK visitors seeking out a film or TV location.
The new map allows film fans to explore Essex’s starring spots.
Fans of The Essex Serpent can take a special trail, which covers scenic places along the coast, from Mersea Island to Maldon, while those who want to visit Mission: Impossible locations can head to Stansted Airport.
The county is said to have become a film favourite due to the establishment of the Essex Film Office by Essex County Council in 2021.
Louise McKinlay, deputy leader and councillor responsible for communities, economic growth and prosperity, said: “TV and film is a rapidly growing industry in Essex and brings a lot of economic benefits to the county.
“There’s not only an opportunity to drive film tourism but also employment for people onscreen and behind the scenes.
“Venues in Essex, from historic houses and urban settings to forests and coasts, have all become popular filming venues and are benefiting from additional revenue.”
Mark Durham, chair of Visit Essex, added: “Over recent years Essex has seen a boom in TV and film productions; it has shone a light on our stunning woodlands, coast and unique buildings.
“From Killing Eve to Downton Abbey, Essex has made an appearance on so many well-known TV shows and blockbuster films.”
To view the full movie map, visit https://essexfilmoffice.co.uk/essex-movie-map/.