The seaside scenes where the children are kidnapped by the Child Catcher? Those were filmed at Studland Bay in Dorset. The wide, sandy beaches and the iconic Old Harry Rocks are instantly recognizable.
The Child Catcher’s cart didn’t actually come from a pier; it was a set built on the beach. But the wind and the salt spray were very real. Fun fact: the crew had to dodge real tourists who kept wandering into shots, thinking they were in a different movie.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968): Where Was it Filmed?
