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Nene Washes

Whittlesey · United Kingdom  ·  Troops trudge through fens

Atonement filmed at Nene Washes, Whittlesey. The marshy French countryside is represented by this RSPB nature reserve near Whittlesey, known for its birds. On screen it's French countryside.

Where to go

52.5778, -0.0855
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
Atonement (2007)
On screen
French countryside
In real life
Nene Washes, Whittlesey
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Atonement film at Nene Washes?
At 52.5778, -0.0855 in Whittlesey. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Nene Washes?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Nene Washes?
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