THE National Trust has hailed the potential impact of having a big-screen feature filmed in the Lake District.
A new adaptation of Swallows and Amazons has been shot in various locations across the region earlier this summer, recreating the best-selling children's tales.
Author, Arthur Ransome got his inspiration for the original stories, in the landscapes and waters of south Lakeland and many scenes from the film have been shot there, with additional boat-based scenes shot on Derwentwater.
National Trust rangers, marketing staff, managers, estate teams and tenants have all been involved, helping producers and location managers to find the best places to shoot their film, and ensuring that all filming went smoothly.
John Moffat, general manager for the National Trust in the south Lakes, said: "We’re really lucky to have been part of this film. It’s such a classic childhood story – one of my personal favourites - and one reason so many people now visit the Coniston area.
"Secret Harbour Productions choosing to film in our part of the Lakes reminds visitors how wonderful it is and helps us to continue to look after it for everyone to enjoy.”
As a charity, income from film projects is a valuable contribution to the National Trust’s work caring for and protecting their special places.
The upcoming adaptation of the story will be released in the UK by StudioCanal, in 2016.
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