Cunard Building, Liverpool is a building in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016). Built in 1914-1917, it was designed by William Edward Willink and Philip Coldwell Thicknesse, and is Grade I listed.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (movie, 2016)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11393, SRC-11394, SRC-13318, SRC-15961 - Built 1914–1917
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15995, SRC-16526, SRC-17544 - Designed by William Edward Willink and Philip Coldwell Thicknesse
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15995, SRC-16526, SRC-17544 - Historic designation: Grade II* listed building (1965)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15995, SRC-16526, SRC-17544
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11393 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/f/Fantastic-Beasts-And-Where-To-Find-Them.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11394 — https://www.liverpoolfilmoffice.tv/home/liverpools-star-turn-fantastic-beasts-hits-cinemas (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13318 — National Museums Liverpool (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15961 — https://www.visitliverpool.com/blog/post/10-movies-filmed-in-liverpool/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15995 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunard_Building (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16526 — https://www.archiseek.com/1917-cunard-building-liverpool/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17544 — https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Cunard_Building (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them filmed?
Cunard Building, Liverpool, in Liverpool, Merseyside, is a real-world filming location used for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Who designed Cunard Building, Liverpool?
Cunard Building, Liverpool was designed by William Edward Willink and Philip Coldwell Thicknesse.
Where is Cunard Building, Liverpool located?
Cunard Building, Liverpool is located in Liverpool, Merseyside.