UK train and bus booking platform Trainline says journeys to destinations across England, where Bridgerton was filmed, have increased by an average of 50% over the past year
Bridgerton is back for its third season, and from the palaces of London to the ballrooms of Bath, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to experience Regency-era England.
50% increase in travel across England due to Bridgerton
The May 16 release of the third season of Netflix’s smash hit Bridgerton has inspired fans to do more than just watch the show’s Regency-era high-society love stories and scandals. Fans of the show are increasingly booking trips to some of the iconic filming locations, with UK train and bus booking platform Trainline reporting that journeys to destinations across England where Bridgerton was filmed are increasing on average by 50% in the last year, and 135% year-over-year among American travelers.
According to VisitBritain Chief Executive Patricia Yates, Bridgerton’s newest season is an opportunity “to showcase its world-renowned history and heritage [της Βρετανίας] and related experiences to a global audience, inspiring visitors to come and see the filming locations and destinations for themselves.”
From the palaces of London to the ballrooms of Bath, these are seven places across England where fans can experience Bridgerton’s rich drama for themselves:
1. London
Bridgerton lovers have plenty to see in England’s bustling capital. A visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew Palace along the River Thames is a must for watchers of Bridgerton’s prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
Kew Palace
Kew Palace was where King George III and Queen Charlotte lived with their family and much of that history is preserved on site as a museum. Many scenes in the prequel were shot at Kew’s Belton House and the King’s Observatory, built in 1769 on George’s orders so he could observe the transit of Venus.
Hatchard Bookstore
Bookish fans of Eloise and Penelope cannot miss a trip to Hatchard’s, London’s oldest bookshop, founded in 1797.
Church of St James
While in the Piccadilly area, viewers can visit St James’s Church, where the dramatic wedding scene between Anthony Bridgerton and Edwina Sharma in season two took place. Because it’s a functioning church, fans will have to attend a service to see the interior filming locations.
Queen’s House, Old Royal Naval College, Ranger’s House
There are many more locations where Bridgerton was filmed in London. Just east in Greenwich, Queen’s House is the filming location of Somerset House, which hosted the royal ball for Prince Friedrich of Prussia.
The Old Royal Naval College and Ranger’s House also lent their exterior facades to many scenes to reflect authentic Regency-era London architecture.
Hampton Court Palace
In Richmond, you can also visit Hampton Court Palace. Scenes were shot at Master Carpenter’s Court, Fountain Court, Clock Court, Base Court, King’s Stairs and Gardens.
2. Chatham
An hour east of London, the town of Chatham is home to the cobbled streets where Lady Featherington strolled with her protégé, Marina, during an excursion to see the slums, as well as The Historic Dockyard where the boxing saloon was organized in the first season. There, Duke practiced his punch with his sparring partner, Will Mondrich. Mondrich’s character was inspired by Bill Richmond, a prominent black boxer in Regency-era England, sometimes called “Britain’s first black boxing star”.
3. Bath
The elegant city of Bath in the south west of England has a leading role in Bridgerton. “The city’s golden, Georgian stones and grand buildings are the perfect stand-in for Regency London and provide wonderful inspiration for visitors planning a trip to the UK and Bath,” a Visit West spokesman told the BBC. of Bath’s tourism body.
Holbourne Museum and Queen Charlotte’s wig
After a 90-minute train journey from London, Bridgerton fans’ first stop in Bath should be the iconic Holbourne Museum. “We are delighted to be known as ‘Lady Danbury’s House’ from Bridgerton and welcome the many tourists who come to take pictures of our beautiful Regency building,” a museum spokesman told the BBC.
Originally built as the Sydney Hotel in 1794, the Holbourne and its impressive half-acre gardens have attracted discerning crowds for centuries. The hotel was converted into a museum in 1916 and one of Queen Charlotte’s wigs is now on display. “Queen Charlotte herself stayed opposite the Sydney Hotel in Sydney Place when she came to Bath ‘to take the waters’ in 1817, which are believed to help various health conditions,” the spokesman said. While you’re there, look out for a portrait of Queen Charlotte, a snuffbox from around 1770 and a watch from a watchmaker to Queen Charlotte. Each item is authentic to the Bridgerton series time period.
Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is home to a series of Georgian townhouses that serve as a facade for the series’ Featherington residence. Built between 1767 and 1775, the curve of the Royal Crescent is instantly recognisable, as is its manicured lawn overlooking Royal Victoria Park.
To make the most of your visit, book a Bridgerton themed tour followed by a quintessentially English afternoon tea at The Pump Room Restaurant, The Abbey Hotel Tea Bar or the Roseate Villa Bath where you can sip a cup ‘Lady Whistledown’ tea. For a bite to eat, visit The Abbey Deli, which was repurposed as Madame Delacroix’s Modiste shop throughout the series.
On 15 June, visitors can attend The Fancy Ball at the National Trust’s Bath Assembly Rooms, where many of the ballroom scenes between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Bassett were filmed. The occasion invites attendees to dress in authentic Bridgerton-era formal wear for one night only. If you miss the main event, the Dressing Fancy costume exhibition will be on display until June 30.
4. York
Castle Howard
The ancient, walled city of York in northeast England is home to Howard Castle and gardens (called Clyvedon Estate in the series) where Simon Bassett and Daphne Bridgerton spend their honeymoon. “On May 19 and June 23, visitors can enjoy an afternoon tea and picnic in the beautiful grounds of Castle Howard while listening to the show’s soundtrack played by a string quartet,” Yates said.
Just two hours by train from London, Castle Howard lends itself to many activities. For just £5 (€5.88) for adults and £3 (€3.53) for children, you can book a beautiful cruise on the estate’s North Lake. Access to Skelf Island and its adventure area is included in the so-called Gardens Ticket. The ropes course and climbing equipment are open to all ages.
5. Oxfordshire
Kingston Bagpuize House & Gardens is a new filming location for the third season of Bridgerton, but previously featured on Downton Abbey. The nearest train station is Didcot Parkway and children under 11 enter free (adults can see both the house and gardens for just £10, which is €11.75).
While in Oxfordshire, you can visit Blenheim Palace, a Unesco World Heritage Site, representing Buckingham House, Queen Charlotte and King George III’s home in succession. English Baroque architecture and stonework made it an ideal filming location.
6. Surrey
The county of Surrey, just south-west of London, is an easy train journey from the capital for fans of the show to get their fill of. In the first season of Bridgerton, Painshill Park is where the Featherington family’s family picnic took place. Rumor has it that he will make another appearance in season three.
Created by Charles Hamilton to resemble a living landscape painting, it has elements of the 1800s and the modern era. From May 25 to June 25, book a visit to the Bugs and Butterflies Trail, where visitors can hike the gardens while keeping their eyes open for insects and pollinators. Don’t leave without seeing the enchanting caves and lake and tasting Painshill’s sparkling wine and winter gin.
7. Buckinghamshire
According to Jodi Ford, managing director of Trainline, the cast of Bridgerton were seen filming a scene at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire for the third season. While we still don’t know how many scenes were filmed there, we do know that the 18th-century country house was a regular destination for Florence Nightingale.
Unlike other historic houses, a tour of Claydon House’s museum room is a fascinating experience. While the entire house has been the seat of the Verney family since 1620, many of its rooms are open to visitors from the public. Volunteers give tours where visitors can sit on the sofas and touch the furniture, just as a Bridgerton resident might have done 200 years ago.
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