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The filming locations of Netflix thriller Run Away

Lauren HirstNorth West
News imageRun Away James Nesbitt, who is wearing a grey coat with suit and tie, is standing in front of a man who is holding a camera in a park during filming. Run Away
Actor James Nesbitt stars in the Netflix series Run Away

The latest Harlan Coben thriller Run Away has climbed up the Netflix charts after gripping viewers with a plot packed with twists and turns.

The eight-part series follows the story of Simon Greene, played by James Nesbitt, as he searches for his missing daughter with the help of private investigator Elena Ravenscroft, played by Ruth Jones.

While the book was set in New York, the majority of the eight-part series was filmed across the north of England, predominantly in Greater Manchester.

Here are some behind the scenes images of the filming locations that have taken centre stage in the latest Netflix adaptation.

Alexandra Park, Oldham

News imageRun Away The character of Paige Greene, played by Ellie de Lange, is standing in Alexandra Park in Oldham with a guitar as a member of a woman, who is a member of the production company, takes a photograph of her using a mobile phone in front of a fountain.Run Away
The busking scene with Paige Greene, played by Ellie de Lange, was filmed at Alexandra Park in Oldham

The University of Manchester

News imageRun Away Simon Greene, played by James Nesbitt, is sitting on a wall surrounded by production equipment and crew in front of a neo-Gothic building. Run Away
Some of the shots filmed at the fictional Lanford University were captured at The University of Manchester

Evelyn's in Manchester city centre

News imageRun Away Private investigator Elena Ravenscroft, played by Ruth Jones, is sitting on a table in a restaurant and talking to two police officers. A number of customers who are sitting at different tables are staring in their direction. Run Away
Elena Ravenscroft, played by Ruth Jones, filmed a number of scenes at Evelyn's in the Northern Quarter area of the Manchester

Dukinfield, Tameside

News imageRun Away Simon Greene, played by James Nesbitt, is standing in front of a door which has police tape across it. His wife Ingrid Greene, played by Minnie Driver, is standing next to him. They both have concerned looks on their faces. Run Away
The scenes set on the Marinduque Estate were filmed in Dukinfield

Tatton Park, Knutsford

News imageRun Away Simon Greene, played by James Nesbitt, is holding a torch and staring off camera in this candid image during filming in the woods. There is filming equipment on each side of him. Run Away
Tatton Park in Cheshire was the location for a number of scenes

Alderley Science Park, Nether Alderley

News imageRun Away Ingrid Greene, played by Minnie Driver, is wearing pink hospital scrubs as she stands over a young girl, who is clutching a teddy bear, in a hospital bed on a ward. Run Away
The hospital where Ingrid Greene worked was filmed at Alderley Science Park in Cheshire

Thornbridge Hall, Bakewell

News imageRun Away An actor is lying on a concrete slab surrounded by other actors. A cameraman has positioned the filming equipment above him. Run Away
The Shining Haven was filmed in Thornbridge Hall in the Peak District

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