Fans of Hot Fuzz will have the opportunity to put their knowledge to the test during a series of special events in Wells.

The walking tours will travel around the key filming location sites, with guides disclosing some of the behind-the-scenes secrets that aren't revealed in the DVD extras.

The tour sets off from The Crown in the Market Place and finishes up at the church where poor old Tim Messenger ended his days.

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg star in Hot Fuzz which was shot on location in Wells
Nick Frost and Simon Pegg previously worked together on Shaun of the Dead

In the summer of 2006 a star studded cast descended on Wells, and for a few weeks it was transformed into Sandford, the fictional village in Hot Fuzz.

This film, directed by Edgar Wright, received international acclaim and has since become a cult classic.

It tells the story of London cop Sgt. Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) who is "promoted" to serve in the seemingly idyllic village of Sandford.

Simon Pegg charges out of the Wells Somerfield store during the movie Hot Fuzz. The supermarket was transformed.
Simon Pegg charges out of the Wells Somerfield store during the movie Hot Fuzz. The supermarket was transformed.

At first life seems dull, but along with sidekick, PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), Angel soon discovers some sinister goings on.

This was not the first film that Edgar Wright made in Wells. During his time as a pupil at the local secondary school, The Blue School, he made a number of films, including his first cop film, Dead Right.

One of the biggest stars of Hot Fuzz is Wells itself. From the Market Place, to the theatre and back alleys of England's smallest city, visitors can see almost all of the film's locations.

A map of the walking tour is available here .

Actors Simon Pegg, left, and Nick Frost during the filming of Hot Fuzz in Market Place
Simon Pegg, left, and Nick Frost during the filming of Hot Fuzz in Market Place

Upcoming tour dates:

Saturday, May 25

Saturday, June 15

Saturday, July 6

Saturday, August 3

Saturday, August 24

Tickets cost £7

The tour begins at 2pm at The Crown, Market Place Wells and finishes at 3.30pm.

Tickets can be purchased on the Wells Walking Tours website

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