From Belfast to Bridgerton: Filming locations you can visit

Belfast-based Bridgerton fans looking forward to the launch of the new season next month are being told of the regal filming locations they can visit.

CompareNI.com have researched five hotspots from around the United Kingdom for lovers of the regency-era hit.

The first season of the Netflix drama ranked number one in 83 countries including the US, UK and India, and was watched by over 82 million households worldwide.*

Fans of the popular drama can visit iconic locations from the series across the UK, including Hatfield House**, where the interior shots of Penelope’s home are filmed.

Other sights featured in the next series include the Bridgerton family home, filmed in a Palladian-style mansion in Greenwich, London, called Rangers House.

Ian Wilson, Managing Director at CompareNI.com said: “The Bridgerton series has been a huge hit with viewers since it came to Netflix in 2020.

“Fans of the show can visit the extravagant homes and locations featured in the series. Our team looked at estimated costs for flights into London and hiring a car to get fans around the five properties plus two nights stay along the way, a weekend away with a difference for fans of the show eagerly awaiting its return.

“The filming locations are one of the most important aspects of the drama series, set in the glamorous world of high society.

“The real life filming spots make for an ideal staycation road trip with an easy distance between the five beautiful properties -a great place for fans of the show to experience the real life scenery and opulence and an ideal weekend away for fans from Northern Ireland.

“It is important however for set-jetters to research their trip beforehand and check public access timings to the properties – many are in hot demand for filming other shows. 

“Those planning to visit the locations should also check that their travel insurance policy covers everything they need for their trip, adding extras such as car hire cover or gadget insurance if they plan on taking an expensive camera.”

Real-life Bridgerton filming locations

1.Rangers House, London

The exterior of Rangers House is used for the Bridgerton family residence and portrayed in the series as a cosmopolitan London Home. In reality, it is a Georgian villa built on the edge of Greenwich Park and has welcomed many elite residents in real life, including the royal family and countless aristocrats and is now open to public visitors.

2.Hatfield House, Hertfordshire

Real-life filming for the interior of the Featheringtons’ house was in the opulent Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. The stately home provides a regal level of glamor and the interior aesthetic extends perfectly to the colourful Featherington clan. The house and gardens are open for visits.

3.No.1 Royal Crescent, Somerset

The Royal Crescent in Bath, Somerset, has many shots in the Bridgerton series and acts as the exterior of the Featherington family home. It was built in the 18th century and is a former Georgian townhouse that high society flocked to back in its heyday, but it is now a museum that is open to the public

4.Halton House, Buckinghamshire

The interior scenes of Bridgeton’s house, and the Bridgerton ball at the end of season two, were shot at the French-style Halton House in Aylesbury. The charming mansion has since been sold to the RAF and is home to serving personnel based at RAF Halton, so it’s only available to view on planned open days.

5.Wilton House, Wiltshire

The gardens and staterooms feature in many episodes of Bridgerton. Most recognisably, Queen Charlotte’s royal residence was filmed in this grand country house – including her bedroom, parlor and garden. Wilton House was also used as the Duke of Hasting’s house exterior and featured as Lady Danbury’s library. The estate is open to the public during the summer season.

References:

*https://deadline.com/2021/01/bridgerton-netflix-viewership-record-biggest-series-ever-1234681242/  **https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2024/04/11/bridgerton-season-3-finally-has-a-return-date-on-netflix/