Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story tells the tale of life before Daphne and the Duke of Hastings. Follow a young Queen Charlotte as she navigates married life to King George III in 1761, and visit the places that set the scene for the regal story.
Blenheim Palace
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 Icons of British Fashion exhibition which runs until the end of June 2024.
Waddesdon Manor
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.
Wilton House
Step into Queen Charlotte’s St James’ Palace and Untere Schloss at Wilton House. Used 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.
Belton House
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
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
Badminton Estate is a Grade I-listed building that appears in Queen Charlotte as the spectacular Danbury Estate. Situated in Gloucester, it 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.
Queen’s House
Greenwich is a popular filming location for Bridgerton, and it 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.
Firle Place
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 set in the South Downs National Park on selected days from May – October 2024.
Hackney Empire
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.
