One of Netflix ‘s most famous series , Bridgerton , has returned for a third season. Unveiling the intrigues of London’s high society in a romanticized early 19th – century England , this lighthearted production features characters who move between castles, manors, and English gardens.
Scattered throughout London , its surrounding areas, and the city of Bath (southwest England), the film sets are almost all open to the public outside of filming periods, as highlighted by the British newspaper The Independent . Here is a selection of the most iconic locations.
The Ranger’s House in London
Located in south London, near the River Thames and bordering Greenwich Park, Ranger’s House serves as the facade for the residence of the eight Bridgerton siblings. Built in the 1720s, this Georgian mansion was the official property of the Ranger of Greenwich Park —an honorary position bestowed by the Royal Family —from the turn of the 19th century until the early 1890s. Today, it houses the more than 700 works of art in the Wernher Collection.
Halton House in Buckinghamshire
In contrast, the interior of the family home is that of Halton House, northwest London. Inspired by the style of French châteaux, this 1880s building belonged to the Rothschild family before being sold in 1918 to the Air Ministry. It became the headquarters of the Royal Air Force two years later. While it still serves as an officers’ mess for the Royal Air Force, the country house is occasionally open to the public .
The “Royal Crescent” in Bath
Several locations in the city of Bath , in southwest England, were used in the filming of Bridgerton , but the Royal Crescent is one of the most remarkable. Designed in the 1770s, the complex consists of thirty houses arranged in an arc 150 meters around a lawn. An iconic example of Georgian architecture , the Royal Crescent remains inhabited today—except for number 1, which serves as a historic house museum dedicated to the Regency period.
Hatfield House in Hertfordshire
The interior of Hatfield House serves as the setting for both the Featherington family home and the gentlemen’s club to which the Bridgerton brothers belong. Located north of London in Hertfordshire, this Jacobean country house is part of a 40-hectare estate. Built in the early 17th century by the statesman Robert Cecil , it still belongs to the family. Apart from certain private areas, the entire property is open to the public.
The Holburne Museum in Bath
The Holburne Museum, the first museum in the city of Bath, takes its name from the collector whose collection of approximately 4,000 works of art it now displays. Since opening to the public in 1893, over 2,500 more pieces have been added. The exterior of the building serves as the façade for Lady Danbury’s residence, while the interior was filmed at Badminton House and Wilton House .
Hampton Court Palace in Greater London
Far from being able to use the actual Buckingham Palace for Queen Charlotte, it was Hampton Court Palace that served as her residence both in Bridgerton and in the eponymous series dedicated to her ( Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Chapter ). Formerly the home of King Henry VIII in southwest London, it has been open to the public since 1836 and is now dedicated to the history of the Tudors.