Must-See Filming Locations
Step into your favourite films and series with a visit to these extraordinary heritage sites. The HeritageXplore website is designed to help you easily discover your favourite filming locations. Each house page features a list of all the films and TV shows filmed there. Don't forget to click the heart to like your favourite houses.
Blenheim Palace – Harry Potter
Blenheim Palace has been the backdrop for many major productions, including "Bridgerton" and its spin-off, "Queen Charlotte." Iconic stars like Daniel Craig have graced its halls, notably for the filming of "Spectre."
Above all, visitors must-see the famous “Harry Potter Tree” in the gardens.
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Grimsthorpe Castle – Bridgerton
Grimsthorpe Castle, with its grand architecture and expansive gardens, perfectly captures the opulence of the Regency era, making it an ideal setting for the hit series Bridgerton. Season three of the corset-ripping drama was filmed at the castle. Most notably, Grimsthorpe’s Vanburgh Hall was transformed into the ballroom for Lord Hawkins’ ball.
This stately home, steeped in history, offers viewers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyles of the aristocracy, its ornate rooms and sweeping landscapes providing a romantic and authentic atmosphere.
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Boughton House – Napoleon and Les Misérables
Boughton House, known as the ‘English Versailles’, has played a starring role in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon and the hit musical Les Misérables. Its Baroque architecture and meticulously maintained grounds transport audiences to 19th-century France, setting the stage for epic historical dramas.
The estate’s grandeur and timeless elegance make it a fitting choice for stories of revolution and romance.
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Knowsley Hall – Peaky Blinders
Knowsley Hall, with its rich history and stately charm, serves as an evocative backdrop for Peaky Blinders. This grand estate captures the essence of early 20th-century Britain, its imposing interiors and extensive grounds reflecting the series’ gritty and ambitious spirit. The hall’s atmospheric presence enhances the dramatic narrative of the Shelby family’s rise in the criminal underworld.
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These locations not only bring stories to life but also invite audiences to explore the rich tapestry of the UK’s cultural heritage.
