Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd) is a heritage property in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom seen on screen in Sherlock (The Reichenbach Fall) (2012), Torchwood (Exit Wounds) (2008).
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in Sherlock (The Reichenbach Fall) (tv, 2012)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11575, SRC-11576, SRC-13295
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11575 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Reichenbach_Fall (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11576 — https://www.fangirlquest.com/cardiff-filming-locations/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13295 — Travel.Earth — 9 Shooting Locations Of BBC Sherlock That You Should Visit (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 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 Sherlock filmed?
Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd), in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, is a real-world filming location used for Sherlock.
Where is Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd) located?
Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd) is located in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales.