The answer is mostly Derbyshire. Specifically, the Peak District.
This show is basically a love letter to muddy hills and gray skies. The fictional town of “Waterside” is actually a blend of real places.
Think less “charming village” and more “dramatic, rain-soaked nature.” It’s the perfect setting for a mystery, isn’t it?
Glossop Gets the Lead Role
The main hub is the town of Glossop. You see it everywhere.
That high street? That’s Glossop. The pub where they argue? Also Glossop. The derelict mill?
Bingo. That mill is a real, old cotton mill in the area. It’s not CGI. It’s just creepy in real life too.
They even used the local police station. Very meta for a crime drama.
Beeley: The Cute, Creepy Village
Then there’s the village of Beeley. It’s tiny. It’s idyllic.
In the show, it’s where the really claustrophobic scenes happen. You know the ones—the tight streets, the watchful windows.
I once drove through Beeley on a sunny day. It looked totally different! No ominous fog. Just some ducks.
Don’t be fooled. The show magicians made it look like a pressure cooker.
