Period drama filming locations
Britain is splitting at the seams with period drama locations waiting to be explored. Whether you’re gripped by the latest royal dramas in The Crown, fancy some classic match-making with Jane Austen, indulging in estates and parks of Bridgerton or admiring the Cotswolds villages for a taste of high Regency, now’s the time to discover the real-life castles, estates and stately homes that bring it to life.
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.
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.
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 and Emma. The house itself has been the home to the Earls of Pembroke for over 450 years.
Bridgerton filming locations
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Five stately homes used for period drama backdrops
Ranger’s House, London
The Bridgerton family’s wisteria-clad home isn’t in Mayfair but instead, a stately home on the edge of Greenwich Park. Visitors can tour The Wernher Collection, featuring more than 700 works by artists including Botticelli, Monvaerni and Metsu.
Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
The love story of Lizzy Bennet and Mr Darcy has always remained a period drama fan’s firm favourite. The 2005 film adaptation of Pride & Prejudice saw Chatsworth House taking the leading role as the iconic Pemberley.
Newhailes House, Scotland
Newhailes House, just a few miles east of Edinburgh city centre, served as Governor Tryon’s home in North Carolina during season four of Outlander. It’s actually a 17th century Palladian villa open to visitors for guided tours and nature walks.
Castle Howard, Yorkshire
This Baroque stately home is forever entwined with Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited. Starring as the grand house in both the 1981 TV series and 2008 movie, Castle Howard is a jewel of 18th-century architecture.
Ardverikie, Scotland
The Crown’s Balmoral Castle is actually the expansive baronial shooting lodge of Ardverikie. Why not treat yourself to a royal getaway and stay the night in one of its enchanting holiday cottages?
The Crown filming locations
Old Royal Naval College
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London was used to recreate the exterior of Buckingham Palace. Its jewel in the crown is The Painted Hall.
Step into over 500 years of history at the Old Royal Naval College
Belvoir Castle
Several interior rooms of this stunning 19th century bastion were used to replicate Windsor Castle. Visit this Leicestershire icon to explore its lavishly decorated galleries and rooms.
Winchester Cathedral
Standing in for St Paul’s Cathedral, the interiors of Winchester Cathedral served as the backdrop to Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding to Prince Charles. It’s also the resting place of Jane Austin.
Burghley House
This grand stately home - found on the edge of Peterborough - was used as a double for several exterior shots of Windsor Castle in Season Four of The Crown.
Ely Cathedral
This magnificent Norman structure in the historic riverside city of Ely has origins that date back to AD 673.
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Firle Place, Sussex
Situated near Brighton and within the grounds of South Downs National Park is Firle Place, the home of the 8th Viscount Gage. In Emma, it serves as the interior and exterior of Emma’s home, Hartfield.
Wilton House, Salisbury
Wilton House doubles as Donwell Abbey, also known as Mr Knightley’s estate. Home to the Earls of Pembroke since 1544, it has incredible 17th-century interiors and an extensive art collection.
Kingston Bagpuize House, Oxfordshire
Kingston Bagpuize House, built in 1542, serves as the interior and exterior of Mrs. Goddard’s school. Its entrance hall and drawing room also feature in Seasons five and six of Downtown Abbey.
All Saints Church, St Paul’s Walden
The Queen Mother grew-up in the village of St Paul’s Waldon in Hertfordshire. She was baptised at All Saints Church in 1900. This 15th-century venue becomes Highbury Parish Church in Emma.
Chavenage House, Gloucestershire
Chavenage House features as Randalls, the neighbouring estate to Hartfield, and the home of Mr and Mrs Weston. Built in the 16th century, Chavenage House has been the real-life home of the Lowsley-Williams family since 1891.