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Chariots Of Fire

Birkenhead port

Birkenhead · United Kingdom  ·  Athletes leave for Olympics

Chariots Of Fire filmed at Birkenhead port, Birkenhead. This Mersey port, playing Dover station, is the departure point for athletes heading to the Olympics in France. On screen it's Dover Station.

Where to go

53.40224, -3.01412

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
Chariots Of Fire (1981)
On screen
Dover Station
In real life
Birkenhead port, Birkenhead
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 Chariots Of Fire film at Birkenhead port?
At 53.40224, -3.01412 in Birkenhead. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Birkenhead port?
Open to the public, free.
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