Film and TV locations

Adapted from the final novel in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy, The Mirror and the Light follows the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell, chief minister to Henry VIII.

Hampton Court Palace set the stage for Tudor court intrigue, recreating events that might have happened within its walls. Originally built as a grand estate for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Henry VIII later transformed Hampton Court into his own royal palace, where his household and court were accommodated and entertained. 

Filming took place in the Great Hall, the heart of the Tudor palace, reflecting the significance of this space in hosting Henry VIII's court. The Great Hall is featured in episodes 5 and 6, including during Cromwell's arrest.

Other locations used for filming include Base Court, Clock Court and Master Carpenter's Court.

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. 

My Lady Jane is a historical fantasy, based on the life of the 'nine day Queen' Lady Jane Grey. The show follows the titular character, as she finds herself crowned Queen of England and must face against numerous plots to take her throne.

Scenes were filmed in the Rose Garden, once the site of William III's kitchen garden, and Clock Court, named after the 16th century astronomical clock that resides there, which was created for Henry VIII.

Bridgerton is a Netflix show set in the Regency era, following eight close-knit siblings looking for love and happiness in London high society.

Discover the locations of your favourite scenes from the hit TV show, and delve into the history behind these real-life spaces from the baroque courtyards to historic palace gardens.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, is the Netflix prequel to Bridgerton. Following a young Queen Charlotte and her marriage to King George of England, it's an epic love story that transforms London high society.

Explore the locations of scenes from the show including the magnificent Gardens, Base Court, Clock Court, the King’s Staircase, the Orangery and historic kitchens, all open to visitors and included in admission tickets to the palace.

Renegade Nell follows plucky Nell Jackson, who becomes a highwaywoman in 18th century England. 

Scenes featuring characters Thomas Blancheford (Jake Dunn, pictured here), and Robert Hennessey, Earl of Poynton (Adrian Lester) were filmed at Hampton Court Palace. This includes the ornate King's staircase that leads to King William's apartments and the colonnade in Clock Court.

Many of these baroque features were built during the reign of William III and Mary II, who was Queen's Anne's sister. Anne is also present in the show and occasionally stayed at Hampton Court Palace when she was Queen. 

Renegade Nell, Season 1 is streaming now, exclusively on Disney+.

Hampton Court Palace has also taken centre stage in documentaries, including:

• Platinum Jubilee Windsor Horse Show – ITV (2022)
• Secrets of the Royal Palace – Channel 5 (2022)
• Medieval Pleasures – History Hit (2022)
• The Crown Jewels - BBC One (2022)
• Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors - Channel 5 (2021)
• Lucy Worsley Investigates – BBC Two (2021)
• Who Do You Think You Are? – BBC Two (2021)
• Thomas Cromwell: A Very Modern Tudor – Channel 5 (2020)
• Digging Up Britain – Channel 5 (2019)
• Tales from the Royal Wardrobe - BBC Four (2014)
• Secrets of Henry VIII's Palace: Hampton Court - PBS (2013)

A second season of Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors, an intimate look behind the scenes of King Henry VIII’s favourite palace, is available on My5.