Period drama filming locations

Britain is splitting at the seams with period drama locations waiting to be explored and experienced. Whether you’re desperate to find out where The Crown was filmed, fancy some classic matchmaking with Jane Austen, or want to indulge in the Regency era glamour of Bridgerton, now’s the time to discover the real-life castles, estates and stately homes that bring these period dramas to life. 

Take part in Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary celebrations across the country in 2025. Plus, with a new Downton Abbey movie due in September 2025, and fourth series of Bridgerton in 2026, you can get behind the scenes of some of the most dynamic period drama filming locations our nation has to offer.

Photo by: Visit Leicester

Location: Leicestershire, England

Belvoir Castle

Perched high on a hill with spectacular views across the surrounding countryside, this castle is a familiar sight to viewers of The Crown (2016–2023) or The Da Vinci Code (2006). Explore the current castle and gardens, dating from 1832, built on the site of an original castle from the 11th century.

Walk within historic walls at Belvoir Castle

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Location: The Royal Crescent, Bath

Aerial view of crescent-shaped building surrounded by grass

No. 1 Royal Crescent

Explore fashionable life in 18th-century Georgian Bath at this magnificently restored town-house museum, which doubled as the home of the Featheringtons in Bridgerton. The museum has been decorated and furnished just as it would have looked during the period 1776-1796.

Discover Georgian architecture at No. 1 Royal Crescent

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Wilton House

Step into a world of regal staterooms, dazzling gardens and historic artwork. Period drama lovers will recognise the house from Bridgerton, The Crown, Pride and Prejudice and Emma. The house itself has been the home to the Earls of Pembroke for over 450 years.

Explore the state rooms at Wilton House

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Holburne Museum

Embark on a historical adventure to Holburne Museum in Bath. The museum houses a collection of over 10,000 treasures and is open daily from 10am - 5pm. For something more hands on, look out for art themed workshops at the museum.

Uncover the treasures of Holburne Museum

Pride and Prejudice filming locations

2025 sees the 20th anniversary of the film Pride and Prejudice (2005) starring Keira Knightley, and 30th anniversary of the BBC miniseries adaptation with Colin Firth. Head behind the scenes with a tour of filming locations and be whisked away on a romantic adventure of your own. With a new six-part miniseries scheduled to be released on Netflix later this year, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy’s love story lives on.

Chatsworth House

Bakewell, England

One of Britain’s grandest stately homes, the beautiful Chatsworth House sits in a 400-hectare (1,000-acre) park in the Peak District.

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Group of people walking down stairs under a painted ceiling

Burghley House and Gardens

Stamford, England

Whatever the season, there’s always something to see at Burghley, from its splendid State Rooms to its two gardens.

Photo by: Destination Lincolnshire/ Tony Pleavin

A man and a woman with a tour guide in an ornate room with paintings

Lyme

Disley, England

An Elizabethan Grade I pile on the edge of the Peak District surrounded by 1,400 acres of land, gardens and deer park.

Photo by: katabaticmalamutes

Haddon Hall

Bakewell, England

This magnificent medieval and Tudor residence hosts live music, seasonal festivals, craft markets and more.

Photo by: Haddon Hall

Location: Peak District

Wilton House

Wilton, England

A period drama lover's paradise, Wilton House has set the scene for Bridgerton, The Crown and Emma.

Photo by: kgbrott

Stourhead House and Garden

Stourton, England

Step into this 18th-century landscaped garden with mystical grottoes and temples, including where Mr Darcy's first proposed in the film Pride and Prejudice (2005).

Photo by: National Trust Images/Clive Nichols/www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Location: Stourhead, England

The Temple of Apollo reflected in the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Chatsworth House

Bakewell, England

One of Britain’s grandest stately homes, the beautiful Chatsworth House sits in a 400-hectare (1,000-acre) park in the Peak District.

Photo by: VisitBritain

Burghley House and Gardens

Stamford, England

Whatever the season, there’s always something to see at Burghley, from its splendid State Rooms to its two gardens.

Photo by: Destination Lincolnshire/ Tony Pleavin

Lyme

Disley, England

An Elizabethan Grade I pile on the edge of the Peak District surrounded by 1,400 acres of land, gardens and deer park.

Photo by: katabaticmalamutes

Haddon Hall

Bakewell, England

This magnificent medieval and Tudor residence hosts live music, seasonal festivals, craft markets and more.

Photo by: Haddon Hall

Location: Peak District

Wilton House

Wilton, England

A period drama lover's paradise, Wilton House has set the scene for Bridgerton, The Crown and Emma.

Photo by: kgbrott

Stourhead House and Garden

Stourton, England

Step into this 18th-century landscaped garden with mystical grottoes and temples, including where Mr Darcy's first proposed in the film Pride and Prejudice (2005).

Photo by: National Trust Images/Clive Nichols/www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Location: Stourhead, England

The Crown filming locations

Ever wondered ‘where was the Crown filmed’? Now’s your chance to relive the finest moments of Netflix's most regal show, by planning a visit to these popular filming locations.

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