Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story - filming locations
The latest from Netflix and a Bridgerton Universe follow up, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, features stunning locations across Britain where visitors can shoot their own stories with TV settings as a backdrop to do their own Set-Jetting.
A prequel of Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story tells the tale of life before Daphne and the Duke of Hastings. Follow Queen Charlotte in 1761 as she navigates married life to King George III, and visit the places that set the scene for the regal story.
As the backdrop for King George’s home, Blenheim Palace takes centre stage as Buckingham House. Visit now for an Upstairs or Downstairs Tour, a lavish afternoon tea in a unique glass restaurant or an exclusive Royal Connections, Crowns and Coronets exhibition which runs until the end of July 2023.
The outdoor shots of Kew Palace are in fact the flourishing gardens of Waddesdon Manor. The botanical gardens, conservatory and field all feature in Queen Charlotte. Check out Waddesdon Manor’s jam-packed events calendar for art exhibitions, garden walks, wine tastings and more.
Step into Queen Charlotte’s St James’ Palace and Untere Schloss at Wilton House. Used in filming as the interior for both locations in the TV series, and previously featuring in Bridgerton, The Crown and Emma, this is a must visit for any lover of period drama. Wilton House opens seasonally, where you can explore the regal staterooms, dazzling gardens and take in its historic artworks.
Lincolnshire’s Belton House had two starring roles in the latest series, as the gardens of Buckingham House and for interior scenes of Kew Palace. The Grade I-listed country house boasts 1,300 acres of ancient deer park alongside Dutch and Italian inspired gardens. Visit for guided walks and insight into its on-going conservation work.
Dorney Court sets the scene for the Tudor home of the Danbury’s before they receive their title. Located 30 miles west of London, the manor house dates back to 1440 and can be visited on specific open days or with private appointments, where tours can be tailored based on your interests.
Badminton Estate is a Grade I-listed building appears in Queen Charlotte as the spectacular Danbury Estate. In Gloucester, covers around 52,000 acres of land and offers garden tours, musical shows and is home to the renowned Badminton Horse Trails, featuring equestrian cross country and dressage events.
Greenwich is a popular filming location for Bridgerton, and will come as no surprise to fans of the show that the London Borough also features in Queen Charlotte. You can explore Queen’s House for free, which doubles up as the Royal College of Physicians when King George pays it a visit.
Sussex’s Firle Place was used as the backdrop for the Ledger Estate, home of Violet Ledger (later to be Viscountess Violet Bridgerton). You can visit the estate, that’s set in the South Downs National Park, on selected days from May – October 2023.
A trip to the opera sees Charlotte visit a fictional opera house, with scenes filmed at London’s stately music hall, Hackney Empire. With an all-out annual events calendar, you can catch a musical show, talks, stand-up comedy and more at the music hall.
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