The film "Billy Elliot" was filmed in London, United Kingdom.

Filming Locations:

Training Hall

In the Movie

Scene where Billy practices at the ballet school.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Hanwell Community Centre, which has been functioning as a community centre since the 1940s, providing facilities for the local population. The centre offers sports, arts and crafts, education, and room rentals. Except for a change of paint, the sports hall has remained virtually unchanged since filming.

Theatre Royal Haymarket

In the Movie

Scene where Mr. Elliot and Tony see Billy performing the lead role in "Swan Lake".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Theatre Royal Haymarket, a West End theatre on Haymarket, dating back to 1720, making it the third oldest London theatre still in use. In 2002, Judi Dench performed on the Haymarket stage for the first time in over 40 years, alongside Maggie Smith in David Hare's play "Breath of Life".

Transporter Bridge over the Tees

In the Movie

Scene where Mrs. Wilkinson tells Billy the story of "Swan Lake".

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Transporter Bridge over the River Tees is the furthest downstream bridge over the River Tees in England. It connects Middlesbrough with Port Clarence. It is a transporter bridge that carries a suspended gondola across the river in 90 seconds. The gondola can carry 200 people, 9 cars, or 6 cars and one minibus.