Discover the history behind the Hampton Court Palace locations
Bridgerton is the Netflix show set in the Regency era, following eight close-knit siblings looking for love and happiness in London high society.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, a spin-off series released in 2023, was also filmed at Hampton Court Palace.
Key filming locations include Master Carpenter's Court, Fountain Court, Clock Court, Base Court, the King's Stairs and the Gardens.
Explore the locations used in the filming and discover the history behind the real-life spaces which are all open to visitors and included in admission tickets to the palace.
The Great Fountain Garden
The Great Fountain Garden was created by William III and Mary II to complement their newly constructed baroque palace.
After Queen Victoria opened the palace to the public in 1838, the Great Fountain Garden became a popular attraction, with many visitors eager to view the beautiful flowers on display.
Discover Hampton Court's GardensFountain Court
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, Fountain Court was constructed during the reign of William III and Mary II as part of the Baroque remodelling of the palace which began in 1689. With its pristine lawn and elegant central fountain, today the courtyard forms the heart of the Wren palace, and offers view up to the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments.
Explore William III's apartmentsFountain Court appears in a number of scenes featuring the character of Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), including this which sees Queen Charlotte taking tea under an elaborate awning, surrounded by her ladies-in-waiting.
Privy Garden
The Privy Garden serves as the exterior of Queen Charlotte’s palace, and features in a number of key scenes, including as the backdrop to Viscount Anthony Bridgerton’s lavish wedding to the season’s Diamond, hosted by Queen Charlotte herself. In this image we see Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) in the lavishly dressed garden.
A privy, or private, garden has existed on the south side of Hampton Court Palace since the reign of Henry VIII. Today the Privy Garden is a restoration of William III’s baroque Privy Garden of 1702, complete with gravel pathways, tightly clipped topiary, recreations of the original statues and nearly two acres of special historic variety turf.
Visit the Privy GardenTake a look around the Privy Garden at Hampton Court Palace on our 360-degree image, created in partnership with Google Arts & Culture.
Master Carpenter's Court
For the show, Master Carpenter’s Court was transformed into London’s Chancery Lane, with entire shopfronts created to bring the city’s narrow streets to life. As the exterior of the Chancery Lane Printers – where Lady Whistledown’s legendary pamphlets are produced - both Penelope Featherington and Eloise Bridgerton pay a visit!
Dating back to the 16th century, this is where all the raw foodstuffs required to feed the monarch and their courtiers were brought into the palace, serving as a tradesman’s entrance to the Great Kitchens. It was here that the goods were unloaded and scrupulously checked, before kitchen staff carried the goods into the kitchens or the stores.
Take a look around Master Carpenter's Court at Hampton Court Palace on our 360-degree image, created in partnership with Google Arts & Culture.
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Discover iconic locations at Hampton Court Palace as seen on Bridgerton.
Filming Location Tour
Audio Guide Included in your Palace Ticket
Explore Hampton Court Palace through the lens of the silver screen, including special Bridgerton features, with our Film and TV Location Audio Guide tour.
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Privy Garden
Explore the Privy Garden, now restored to its former glory and complete with its intricate Tijou Screen.
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Hampton Court Gardens
Take time to explore and relax in these world-renowned gardens and find our free entry Garden Open Days dates.
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Great Hall
Experience the splendour of the Tudor court in Henry VIII's Great Hall, complete with his magnificent tapestries.
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Browse more History and Stories
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Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty
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A brief history of the famous royal gardens
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