Netflix’s Queen Charlotte Filming Locations in England
Is anyone else obsessed with the new Bridgerton spin-off?! Good, I’m glad I’m not alone! The first time I watched the series I couldn’t believe how many Queen Charlotte filming locations I had been to!
The Netflix show follows the backstory of Queen Charlotte, a young girl from Germany who is arranged to marry George III, the king of England.
I was so excited when Netflix was making a Bridgerton spin-off about Queen Charlotte, not only is she one of my favorite characters in the show, but one of my favorite females in British royal history.
Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Filming Locations in England
**This post contains spoilers if you have not watched the series!**
The Real Queen Charlotte
To make a long story short, the real Queen Charlotte played an important role in the cultural and social life of 18th-century Britain. She was known for her strong opinions and good advice. Her philanthropic passion and patronage to the arts and sciences shaped the history of her time.
Queen Charlotte was a big supporter of the abolition of slavery, even going as far as refusing to wear dresses dyed with indigo, a product of slave labor. This powerful statement helped raise awareness about the issue throughout England and the fight for the equality of all people, regardless of race or status.
In the early 1800s, George III suffered a crippling mental illness and was unfit to run the country. His son, Prince George (later George IV) took over the role of King and became known as the Regent King. This time period is known as the regency period which is the heart of Bridgerton.
The series, although not entirely true, highlights the real Queen Charlotte’s role in society and influence on the social scene, along with her strong opinions and determination.
Blenheim Palace – Queen Charlotte Filming Locations
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Blenheim Palace played one of the major filming locations in Queen Charlotte as Buckingham House (later getting expanded during the reign of Queen Victoria to become the Buckingham Palace we know today).
The house is seen in every episode of the series with interior and exterior being used.
Main Entrance Hall
In the first episode, Queen Charlotte pulls up to the stately home after her wedding and has her first argument with the king as they walk through the house.
Another notable scene is when Charlotte’s brother arrives from Germany in episode 5. We see him pulling up to the entrance and walking through the main hall.
The main entrance hall is also where she receives George’s gift, “a deformed bunny” as Queen Charlotte puts it.
The Saloon – The Dining Room
The saloon at Blenheim is used as the dining room where so many important scenes happen, from the first time Queen Charlotte dined alone in episode 2, to the dramatic entrance of George abruptly showing up to have a meal with Charlotte, to the awkward dinner with her brother and Princess Augusta in episode 5.
The Long Library
Episode 2 starts in the Long Library with Queen Charlotte questioning Brimsley about her engagement calendar, he quickly shuts her down, “You are currently enjoying the privacy of your first days of marriage”, later in the episode, Charlotte is seen picking out a book to read.
In episode 5, the Long Library is also used in the wedding scene of adult Charlotte’s son (Prince Edward to Princess Victoria). Their child ended up being the only heir to the throne out of Queen Charlotte’s 15 children… she went on to become Queen Victoria in 1837.
The Long Library looks a little different in this episode because the set designers have built an altar on one side of the gallery, covering up the organ that is normally there in real life.
Towards the end of episode 6, Charlotte and George are looking at the finished portrait of themselves, hung up in the middle of the room.
The Italian Garden
*The Italian Garden is not open to the public, but you can sneak a peek of it over a short hedge!
This garden only pops up in episode 3, right after the king and queen return from their coronation, Charlotte and Lady Danbury are walking around the Italian Garden as Charlotte complains about the King and Agatha pushes for Charlotte to produce an heir.
Later in the episode, Charlotte spies on George walking through the garden after returning from his day of farming.
The Water Terraces
Blenheim Palace really shines during the finale, the ball held in honor of the birth of Prince George was filmed at the water terraces. The ball takes place on the lower level and George and Charlotte make their grand entrance walking down the stairs from the top level.
The lower level of the water terraces is also the secret rendezvous place for Brimsley and Reynolds. They exchange information with one another and Brimsley suggests the King shows his queen a gesture… later Reynolds scolds Brimsley in this spot for allowing the Queen to have a guest over during her honeymoon period and Brimsley snaps back about the King’s condition.
Merton College – University of Oxford
- Limited Visiting Hours/Days
- OFFICIAL VISITOR SITE
All the colleges at the University of Oxford are super attractive, super ., and have gorgeous chapels.
Many of the colleges have been used as filming locations for tv shows and movies like the Harry Potter series and His Dark Materials.
Queen Charlotte highlights Merton College’s chapel in episode 1 and episode 4 during the wedding scenes.
The college has limited visitor hours so you’ll have to time it right, but the chapel is included in your ticket!
Oxford is an easy day trip from London and you might as well check out all the Harry Potter filming locations in Oxford while you’re there!
Hampton Court Palace
- Open Seasonally, ALWAYS check the website for closures before booking
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One of my favorite palaces in England, Hampton Court (also known as Henry VIII’s “pleasure palace”) is a big filming location for Queen Charlotte.
Hampton Court Palace plays the role of St James’s Palace, with all exterior shots filmed here.
The day of the royal wedding in episode one, shows wedding guests arriving in the main court of the palace, with the towers and courtyard dressed in red banners and floral arrangements.
One of the many exterior staircases makes a brief appearance as Queen Charlotte is looking for her quick getaway towards the garden.
The King’s Staircase features in episode 2 when Charlotte first meets Brimsley and he explains he will always be five paces behind her.
In episode 4 we see the wedding day from George’s perspective. As he learns his bride has gone awry, he storms into the brick corridor and meets with his doctor who calms him down. This corridor is outside the Tudor Kitchens of Hampton Court.
In episode 5, the Orangery is used as the art exhibit where Agatha bumps into Violet and has the first *hilarious* conversation about Violet’s garden being in bloom.
The exterior once again makes an appearance in episode 5 as Lady Danbury is bringing her son to meet with Princess Augusta.
Waddesdon Manor
This stately home doesn’t get the recognition it deserves as it’s mainly overshadowed by Chatsworth House, Blenheim Palace, or Castle Howard, but this house is GRAND.
The exterior is built like a French chateau and the interior is equally lavish with extravagant tapestries and lush furnishings.
The elaborate fountain and gardens can be seen in episode 5 when Brimsley brings the letter from Charlotte to drop off with Reynolds. They get into a little tiff before Brimsley storms off saying “Deliver the letter to his majesty”.
The same spot appears later on when Brimsley asks for advice about sending a letter to Charlotte’s brother in Germany.
The surrounding grounds of the house were used in episode 5 when Lady Danbury is getting acquainted with Lord Ledger after she accidentally wanders onto his estate and they start their rambling adventures together.
The Aviary at Waddesdon also makes a brief appearance when Agatha and Violet are taking a walk together in episode 6… Violet presses Agatha for more information about her relationships after the death of Lord Danbury.
Belton House
- Open year-round, the house is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
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This country house is located next to Grantham in Lincolnshire.
I spent my childhood in Grantham and visited Belton House frequently, so I instantly recognized it.
The Orangery is where we see Queen Charlotte strolling around with her convoy, attempting to pick an orange, only to have it picked for her, but the beauty of this location really shines in episode 4 when we see a full shot of the formal gardens with the fountain and the orangery as George is spying on Charlotte playing chess by herself.
This location is also used for young Charlotte and adult Charlotte’s tea sessions with Lady Danbury.
This is also the location of George’s kitchen garden and the scene where George runs out of the house and strips down calling to Venus in the middle of the night in episode 3.
The actual house is used for interior and exterior shots of Kew Palace.
Explore Belton House
Check out my Complete Guide to Belton House and plan your trip to this Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Filming Location!
City of Bath
You cannot have a Bridgerton spin-off and not film in Bath! A few places in the city were used as filming locations for Queen Charlotte.
Although brief, The Circus and Royal Crescent as used for exterior shots in the first episode and episode 4.
Within the first 20 minutes of episode 1, we see wedding invitations being delivered to houses at The Circus… later on, carriages are seen trotting past the terrace houses on the Royal Crescent.
The Bath Assembly rooms set the scene for the first ball of the season thrown by a young Lady Danbury.
And we all recognize that grand exterior of Lady Danbury’s house which is the Holburne Museum.
The Bath Assembly rooms are currently closed to the public as the National Trust continues to transform the building into a new Georgian immersive experience set to open in 2026. You can still visit the rooms when a partnered exhibition is on, however, not every room might be open… always check their official website to see the latest information.
Hatfield House
It’s probably easier to say which movies and TV shows haven’t been filmed at Hatfield House rather than name them all.
This is not only a filming location for Queen Charlotte but has also been used in Wonder Woman, Enola Holmes, The Crown, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and the Jonas Brothers music video for Sucker… and that doesn’t even scratch the surface!
Although we don’t get to see the infamous black and white checkered floor of the Marble Hall, we do get to see the upper half of the room where Charlotte is noseying around, trying to sneak a peek at her future husband… or looking for a quick getaway? It’s a VERY brief clip and the only shot of the interior of Hatfield in Queen Charlotte.
The Sundial Garden at Hatfield is then spotted when Charlotte first bumps into George as she is trying to climb the wall and escape the wedding, we also see them again from George’s perspective in episode 4.
Wilton House
- Open only during the season (April- early September)
- OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Wilton House has been used in many TV shows and movies, including The Crown and Bridgerton and that’s probably thanks to the lush, royal-looking interior.
Unfortunately, you can’t take photos on the inside, but you get to see the opulent interiors on Queen Charlotte.
Some of the rooms are used as interior shots for St James’s Palace and also Mirow Castle, Charlotte’s childhood home. The main room you see over and over again is the Double Cube Room, Princess Augusta is normally seen sitting in this room, having tea with Lady Danbury or meeting with the lords.
Have I missed any locations off this list? What did you think of Queen Charlotte, better than Bridgerton? Not as good? Let me know in the comments below!
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