Last Updated on May 18, 2024
Dear gentle reader.
Anyone who’s a true Bridgerton fan will recognize these three well-known, unforgettable opening words from Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews) on the world-famous series. It’s been over two years since we last heard from Lady Whistledown. That’s all about to change.
To the delight of the Bridgerton fanbase, which includes me, May 16, 2024, marked the launch of Part 1 of Bridgerton Season 3 arriving on Netflix. Like seasons 1 and 2, Season 3 will consist of 8 episodes in total.
According to Trainline, Europe’s number one booking platform, the Bridgerton effect on travel is in full force for U.S. travelers:
- Brighton (Theatre Royal Brighton) – 61% increase in bookings.
Take in an opera performance worthy of the ton at this famous concert hall, the site of several scenes from Season 1.
- Windsor (Windsor Great Park) – 58% increase in bookings.
Kanthony fans will be quick to recognize this destination as the site of their most infamous scenes – from the hunting trip to Kate’s accident in the penultimate episode of season 2.
- Cobham & Stoke D’Abernon (Painshill Park, Surrey) – 40% increase in bookings
Eagle-eyed fans will remember Painshill Park from a Featherington family picnic in season 1; the garden is also expected to pop back up in Season 3.
- Salisbury (Wilton House, Wiltshire) – 37% increase in bookings
Prepare to make your entrance into society and Wilton House, home to the Queen’s stately rooms where debutantes are presented at the start of each season.
- York (Castle Howard, North Yorkshire) – 26% increase in bookings
Get swept off your feet at the filming location for Clyvedon Castle, the Duke of Hastings regal residence.
- Bath (No. 1 Royal Crescent) – 22% increase in bookings
Fans will recognize this filming location as the exterior of the Featherington home and nearby Lady Danbury’s estate (located in the Holburne Museum).
- Chatham (Chatham Dockyard) – 20% increase in bookings
Take a stroll through the same streets where Lady Featherington took Marina in Season 1, and the site for the boxing saloon where the duke practiced his skills.
So, these represent some of the most popular destinations featured in the first two seasons, but can we start planning ahead to visit the filming locations of Season 3?
Yes, we can. Thanks to Brightline and tips from Emilyn The, a UK and UE travel writer, Bridgerton fans can start mapping out their getaways, many in London or within easy reach by train.
Visit these Bridgerton Season 3 Filming locations
Osterley Park and House, West London
Closest station: Osterley (London Underground station)
Dressed in lavish gowns, the Bridgerton cast was spotted at Osterley Park and House for what appears to be a ball scene.
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
Closest station: Flitwick
An 18th-century mansion with 90 acres of garden, Wrest Park serves as the home of the Fuller family in Season 3.
Claydon House, Buckinghamshie
Closest station: Aylesbury Vale Parkway
Claydon House is a new backdrop for Season 3, where the cast was spotted shooting a scene rumored to be in the second half of the upcoming season.
Squerryes Court, Sevenoaks
Closest station: Sevenoaks
The cast appears to be enjoying a garden party in the scenic gardens of Squerryes Court.
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Closest station: Hanborough
This famous location, known from “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” will finally make its debut in Bridgerton Season 3.
Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire
Closest stations: Stamford, Grantham
Grimsthorpe Castle will represent the home of Lord Hawkins, a new character in the series.
Kingston Bagpuize House, Oxfordshire
Closest station: Didcot Parkway
Previously featured in ”Downton Abbey,” Kingston Bagpuize House will appear in the third season. The estate consists of a large country house set on acres of land.
Woburn Walk, Bloomsbury
Closest stations: Euston, King’s Cross
As a result of Madame Genevieve Delacroix’s flourishing modiste business, she now has a new shop in Season 3, the exterior of which was filmed at Woburn Walk.
Luton Hoo Estate, Luton
Closest station: Luton
Luton Hoo Estate is featured as both the Bridgerton family garden and the exterior of a printing press.
Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
Closest station: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich on the DLR
The Bridgerton cast and crew have been spotted filming outside this London UNESCO World Heritage Site in Season 3, including at the Chapel of St Peter & St Paul and the adjoining University of Greenwich campus.
Basildon Park, Berkshire
Closest station: Goring & Streatley
Viewers will get a glimpse into the interior of Basildon Park in Season 3 as it stands in as the home of another new character, Lady Tilley Arnold, after previously appearing as the Featherington family’s garden in earlier seasons.
Wilton House, Wiltshire
Closest station: Salisbury
Wilton House continues to be a recurring location for the series, home to the Queen’s stately rooms where debutantes are usually presented at the start of each season.
RAF Halton, Buckinghamshire
Closest station: Wendover
RAF Halton, a Royal Air Force station, has been used to shoot scenes inside the Bridgerton family home in past seasons and is slated to resume its crucial role in Season 3.
Ranger’s House, London
Closest station: Blackheath
The facade of Ranger’s House in London has been portrayed as the home of the Bridgerton family since Season 1.
No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath
Closest station: Bath Spa
Fans will recognize No. 1 Royal Crescent in Bath as the exterior for the Featherington home. Another Bath location includes Holburne Museum, depicted as Lady Danbury’s estate, particularly prominent in Season 2.
Chiswick House, London
Closest station: Chiswick
Chiswick House is another recurring filming site for the series, featured in some church and carriage scenes.
North Mymms Park, Hertfordshire
Closest station: Potters Bar
North Mymms Park, the setting for the gentlemen’s private club scenes, also returns as a filming location for Season 3.
Hampton Court Palace, London
Closest station: Hampton Court
Recognized as the exterior of Queen Charlotte’s palace, Hampton Court Palace remains a key filming location for Bridgerton.
Painshill Park, Surrey
Closest station: Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon
Eagle-eyed fans will remember Painshill Park from a Featherington family picnic scene in Season 1. In Season 3, Lord Hawkins was spotted during filming at this location alongside Colin Bridgerton.
Lancaster House, London
Closest station: Lancaster Gate (London Underground station)
Many interior scenes were shot at Lancaster House in London’s West End to portray Queen Charlotte’s palace.
So, there you have it. The locations past and present Bridgerton fans can check off their bucket list. Now, let’s see what Season 3 has in store!
