We’ve all seen it: actors in historical or fantasy dramas walking through beautiful gardens while having intense conversations, or leading armies into battle before impressive castles. If you enjoy watching TV and movies, you’ve probably found yourself wondering where those scenes were actually filmed.
You’ll often find it right outside your door, as the UK has many gardens and outdoor areas commonly used for filming.
Many popular shows like Bridgerton, Wolf Hall, Peaky Blinders, and Game of Thrones, as well as big movie series, have filmed scenes in places like your neighborhood gardens or at National Trust properties.
To help you get the most out of your next garden trip, we’ve gathered a list of beautiful outdoor locations featured in TV shows and movies. Plus, we suggest using the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 gardens scheme to save money on admission.
For over 30 years, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine has offered a popular 2-for-1 gardens scheme. Each May, readers receive a card and guide with the magazine that provides discounted entry to over 380 gardens throughout the UK and Ireland, saving them up to £38.50 per visit. Over 325,000 readers benefit from this offer.
This year, the 2-for-1 Gardens scheme has a new app to help you easily find gardens to visit. You can search by garden name, county, or region, and the app includes an improved map to help you plan your trip. It gives you all the garden information you need, right at your fingertips. Download the free app to see a full list of participating gardens.
- Download the Gardeners World 2-for-1 app
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Best garden filming locations from film and TV
Painshill, Surrey
Painshill, a beautiful landscaped garden in Surrey, has served as a backdrop for popular period dramas like Bridgerton and Vanity Fair. Created in the 1700s as a living, breathing work of art, the garden features winding paths leading past temples, follies, and charming bridges. On sunny days, you can spot these picturesque structures beautifully reflected in the lake’s calm waters – and even discover deliberately created ‘ruins’.
Garden: 2 for 1 £16.50. Offer not valid at weekends.
Osborne, Isle of White
Osborne House, located on the Isle of Wight, was Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s cherished home and garden. In 2017, it served as a filming location for the movie Victoria & Abdul, which tells the story of the surprising friendship between the Queen and Abdul Karim. Visitors to Osborne can get a sense of Victoria’s character – she clearly enjoyed the unique features of the estate, like her private beach and bathing machine.
Visit the palace and gardens with our special offer: get one ticket free when you buy one, starting from £20.06 (check the website for full prices). Single tickets are 25% off. It’s best to book in advance! Use code BBCGARDEN24126 for the 2-for-1 offer, or BBCGARDEN25PC26 for a single ticket discount. Opening days vary. This offer isn’t available on bank holiday weekends or during special events with extra charges.
Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire
Lacock Abbey, a beautiful historic building in Wiltshire, has appeared in countless films and TV shows. It’s particularly famous as the location for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter movies, but has also been used in period dramas like the BBC’s Wolf Hall. The nearby village of Lacock is also a popular filming location, a fitting tribute to its history as the home of Henry Fox Talbot, a key figure in the invention of photography.
Abbey, museum & garden: 2 for 1 £16-£21 (price varies), single reduced by 50%
Bodnant Garden, Conwy
Bodnant Garden in North Wales was recently featured in the 2020 film adaptation of The Secret Garden. A visit to this garden quickly reveals why it was chosen as a filming location – there’s something beautiful to discover around every corner. From the unique Waterfall bridge to the peaceful Dell, every part of Bodnant Garden adds to its enchanting atmosphere. It’s a garden that offers something special throughout the year.
Garden: 2 for 1 £19. Open all year. Offer not valid in May & June
Arley Hall & Gardens, Cheshire
Arley Hall and Gardens in Cheshire is a popular filming location, frequently appearing on television. You might recognize it from shows like Coronation Street, where it’s hosted wedding and funeral scenes, or from Netflix’s Fool Me Once. It’s perhaps best known for its explosive destruction in the final episode of Peaky Blinders. The gardens themselves are beautifully dramatic, boasting a stunning double herbaceous border, a charming cottage and rose garden, and a vibrant, colourful ‘rootery’.
Garden: 2 for 1 £13 (£7 31 Oct- 3 Mar). Open all year. Offer not valid on 27-28 June. Parking £3
Castle Ward, Northern Ireland
This beautiful four-level sunken garden, recently restored to its original Victorian glory, is located on the shores of Strangford Lough in County Down. Explore scenic woodland and shoreline trails around the estate, and don’t miss the Georgian farmyard – you might recognize it as Winterfell from Game of Thrones!
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2026-04-16 19:58