Visit the stunning locations in real life.
Dear reader, as season three of Bridgerton fast approaches, we’ve curated a list of the best filming locations to visit, so you too can feel like one of the Ton.
If you can’t wait to witness Mister Bridgerton and Miss Featherington’s romance play out when the Netflix period drama returns in May, then read on to immerse yourself in 19th-century magnificence.
See the beautiful home of the Bridgertons, tour art galleries, promenade the parks and walk the pleasure gardens, and visit some of the stunning estates that have hosted the events of the season.
Ranger’s House – The Bridgerton family home
The exterior of English Heritage mansion Ranger’s House in Blackheath, London, is the home of the Bridgerton family: Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, Hyacinth and their mother Violet.
This elegant Georgian villa is not only beautiful to look at but also houses a world-class collection of art. The Wernher Collection features over 700 items, including sculptures, jewellery, paintings and tapestries accumulated by 19th-century diamond merchant Sir Julius Wernher.
Wrest Park – The Bridgertons’ country estate, gardens and orangery
Wrest Park in Bedfordshire and its beautiful parterres and grounds are used for shots of the Aubrey Hall gardens, the country retreat of the Bridgertons. The orangery also makes an appearance.
This building is also managed by English Heritage and can be booked online to save 10%.
English Heritage looks after over 400 historic buildings and monuments across the country, so if you are looking to visit more than one of their incredible properties, then why not sign up for an annual membership?
Other English Heritage buildings that have appeared on the big and small screen include Eltham Palace, Audley End House and Gardens and Dover Castle, which all appeared in The Crown. Georgian mansion Sutton Scarsdale Hall appeared in Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Tilbury Fort saw Wonder Woman (2017) and Tom Hardy’s BBC drama Taboo filming there.
Basildon Park – The Featherington Ball
Basildon Park in Berkshire was the setting for an evening party scene in the season-two finale and was also the setting for some of Anthony and Kate’s steamy scenes. The 18th-century house has also featured in Downton Abbey and Pride and Prejudice.
Adult tickets can be purchased online for £17, a child costs £8.50 and a family £42.50.
Stowe Gardens – Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire was the stand-in location for the Regency-era pleasure garden, a popular nighttime activity in the 18th and 19th centuries.
It can be seen in the very first episode when Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, dance together under the fireworks. The grounds also appear in seasons one and two as the characters promenade.
Tickets to visit the grand garden and park cost £13 for an adult, £6.50 for a child and £32.50 for a family.
Belton Estate – King George’s residence in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Belton House in Lincolnshire is the main location for King George’s residence in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Filming took place in the Orangery, Italian Garden and Marble Hall.
Prices start at £18 for adults, £9 a child and £45 for a family.
Petworth House and Park – Art Gallery
Petworth House and Park in West Sussex featured in season two as an art gallery. It houses one of the National Trust’s finest art collections. Edwina Sharma and Dowager Viscountess Violet Bridgerton can be seen admiring the artwork in scenes filmed in The North Gallery of the house.
If you fancy visiting Belton Estate, Basildon Park, Petworth House and Park, Stowe Gardens and more, then why not consider becoming a National Trust member? Membership starts at £45.60 a year for an individual and gives free entry to over 500 historic houses and buildings in the UK.
Hampton Court Palace – The home of Queen Charlotte and King George III
This Grade I listed royal palace in Surrey was the favoured residence of Henry VIII, and in the world of Bridgerton, it is the home of Queen Charlotte and King George III. The magnificent property and gardens provide the backdrop to numerous scenes in the series and its spin-off show Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
It is the location of grand parties and the wedding of Anthony Bridgerton and Edwina Sharma, to name a few. Tickets are available to book online. Historic Royal Palaces, who look after the property, also offer £1 tickets for those on low incomes.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham – Streets of London
Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor had us captivated in season one when their characters, Simon and Daphne, fell in love. The actor, who only starred in the first series of the show, headed to the Historic Dockyard Chatham to film the boxing scene pictured above, as well as others set in the streets of London.
The Kent location is also the home of the Call the Midwife set tour.
Wilton House – Queen Charlotte’s residence
This countryside estate in Salisbury is the backdrop for several locations in Bridgerton, including two of Queen Charlotte’s residences: St James’s Palace and Buckingham House.
Syon Park Great Conservatory – Season two ball
This stunning conservatory is in the grounds of Syon Park in Brentford. It was the location of the first ball in season two. The House, Gardens and Great Conservatory reopen on March 20, 2024, with prices for adults starting at £14.
Wrotham Park – Aubrey Hall, the Bridgerton country home
In season two, Wrotham Park stands in for Aubrey Hall, the Bridgertons’ country home. The house, which is just 30 minutes from central London in Barnet, Hertfordshire, is not open to the public but is available to book for private parties and wedding receptions.
Lancaster House – Queen Charlotte’s Royal Jewel Room
Lancaster House near St James’s Palace in London has appeared in numerous television shows and movies over the years. In addition to Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, The Crown, Young Victoria and The King’s Speech were all filming in what is now a British Government building. In season two, it’s the backdrop for a scene between Queen Charlotte and Edwina.
Bridgerton seasons one and two are streaming now on Netflix, along with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Season three premieres in two parts, on May 16 and June 13.
