Looking for Bridgerton inspired tOURS, or Harry Potter filming locations?

The UK offers one of the world's most immersive screen tour experiences — combining history, culture, and the magic of your favourite films and series.

This easy guide showcases the top TV and movie filming spots across England and Scotland, along with a sample itinerary ideal for international visitors flying into London.

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Step Into the World of Bridgerton

Bath is the UK's Top Destination for Regency Romance Fans

For international travellers dreaming of a real life Regency fairytale, Bath is the ultimate stop. With its Georgian architecture and elegant avenues, it's the backdrop of many lavish scenes from Netflix's Bridgerton.

Top Bridgerton Filming Locations:

• Royal Crescent - Instantly recognisable as the Featheringtons' residence

• The Holburne Museum - Lady Danbury's stately home.

• The Assembly Rooms - Ballroom scenes and Regency high society glamour.

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Discover the Magic of Harry Potter

The UK is the birthplace of Hogwarts — and fans can visit the real locations seen on screen.

Must See Harry Potter Filming Sites:

• Oxford (Christ Church & Bodleian Library) - Great Hall inspiration and iconic Hogwarts corridors.

• Gloucester Cathedral - Used for multiple Hogwarts interior scenes.

• Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland - The famous Hogwarts Express bridge.

• Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - A world class experience for Potter fans.

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More UK Film & TV Destinations Loved by International Travellers

London and nearby landmarks

• Westminster & Whitehall - James Bond, Sherlock
• River Thames and Westminster Bridge - James Bond, Sherlock, The Crown
• Blenheim Palace - James Bond, Mission Impossible and Cinderella (film tours provided)
• North Gower Street / 221 Baker Street exterior - Sherlock
• Lancaster House, Burghley House - The Crown

Hampshire

• Highclere Castle and Bampton Village - Downton Abbey

The Cotswolds

• Chavenage House — Poldark, Lark Rise to Candleford, Emma, Poirot, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Cider with Rosie
• Stanway House — The Libertine, Vanity Fair, Wolf Hall, Father Brown
• Woodchester Mansion — The Crown, His Dark Materials, Ghost Hunters
• Rousham House — Lewis

Scotland

• Edinburgh Old Town, The Royal Mile - Avengers, Frankenstein, One Day and Cloud Atlas. Parts of Outlander Season 3 filmed in the Old Town area.
• Arthur's Seat - One Day, Chariots of Fire
• Edinburgh Castle - skyline appears in many films

Northumberland - only 1.5 hours from Edinburgh, a great day trip

Alnwick Castle - Hogwarts in Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Transformers, Dungeons and Dragons

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Sample 7 Day Film & TV Locations Itinerary

Private group coach tour, and group size between 15 - 35 persons. This could also be adapted for FIT travellers using the train.

This itinerary is crafted for international travel patterns — ideal for travellers arriving from New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Portland, Chicago, Boston, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, Copenhagen, Stockholm and many more.

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7 Day UK Film & TV Itinerary

London → Oxford → Bath → Windsor → London

Day 1 Arrive in London and check into your hotel.

Explore your local area

Evening Welcome Dinner

Overnight London. 

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Day 2 — London; explore iconic TV and Film locations and landmarks

Begin your cinematic journey in the UK's capital, home to some of the world's most recognised filming locations. Join your specialist Blue Badge Guide for a combination of walking and panoramic coach tour in the city.

Film & TV Highlights

• Westminster, Whitehall & Trafalgar Square — featured in James Bond, Sherlock, and The Crown

• Platform 9¾ at King's Cross — iconic Harry Potter photo spot

• Blenheim Palace - enjoy a private coach transfer in the afternoon to explore

Overnight London. 

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Day 3 — London; Harry Potter Studio Tour and vibrant film locations

Film & TV Highlights

• Visit Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - behind the scenes experience of the Harry Potter films (sets, props, Great Hall recreation)

• Afternoon at leisure to explore this vibrant city; discover Covent Garden, Notting Hill and eat like a local and the many street food markets across the city.

• Evening River Thames cruise past dozens of on screen landmarks

Overnight London.

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Day 4 — London → Oxford (1 Night); inspiring Hogwarts

Check out of your hotel and travel to the university city whose medieval buildings inspired Hogwarts.

Film & TV Highlights

Meet your specialist Oxford guide and enjoy:

• Christ Church College — inspiration for Hogwarts' Great Hall in the Harry Potter films; staircases and cloisters echo the film set aesthetics

• Bodleian Library / Divinity School — used for Hogwarts' infirmary and classroom scenes in the series

Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight Oxford.

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Day 5 — Oxford → Bath (2 Nights): Enter the World of Bridgerton

Bath is the heart of Netflix's Bridgerton, where entire streets transformed into Regency era London.

Arrive mid-morning and meet your specialist guide for a wonderful immersive experience into the world of Bridgerton.

Film & TV Highlights

• Royal Crescent / No.1 Royal Crescent — Featherington residence and Grosvenor Square stand in

• Holburne Museum — Lady Danbury's grand London townhouse façade in multiple seasons

• Abbey Green & The Modiste — dress shop exterior and repeated street scenes from S1-S3

• Assembly Rooms & Guildhall ballroom — ball scenes including Lady Danbury's events

Finish the day with a fabulous traditional afternoon tea experience at The Pump Rooms.

Overnight Bath.

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Day 6 — Bath and surrounding area

Bath pairs beautifully with nearby filming villages. Enjoy a morning visit to the beautifully quaint Lacock village.

Film & TV Highlights

• Lacock; closely connected to both Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, a picture perfect Regency countryside add on

Return to Bath in the afternoon to continue exploring this wonderful city at your pace.

Overnight Bath.

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Day 7 — Bath → Windsor (1 Night): Royal Drama & The Crown Context

Check out of your hotel and head for Windsor - an essential stop for royal storytelling.

Meet your specialist guide and visit one the UK's most iconic royal attractions, Windsor Castle.

Highlights

• Windsor Castle exteriors and St George's Chapel — real settings that inspire royal storylines

• The Long Walk and Windsor town — authentic royal backdrops that help your guide connect scenes from The Crown with real monarchy history

• Depending on the time of year and day of the week, you may also catch the spectacular Royal Changing of the Guard.

Group Farewell Dinner.

Overnight Windsor.

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Day 8 — Windsor to London Airport // Continue with Scotland Extension

Your tour completes in Windsor.

Independent or private transfer back to Gatwick or Heathrow completes your cinematic journey through England's most iconic filming locations.

OR Take a short flight from London to Edinburgh.

3 Day/ 2 Night Scotland Extension, Edinburgh

For travellers wishing to continue their film themed adventure, why not add a memorable Scotland extension after your 7 night England itinerary.

• Arrive by lunchtime and meet your city guide to take you on your cinematic journey through The Royal Mile, its cobbled Old Town and characterful streets. You'll recognise locations from Avengers: Infinity War, Outlander, and One Day.
• Using Edinburgh as your base, for your last full day, take a day trip to the dramatic landscapes of Northumberland to Alnwick Castle, instantly recognisable as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films and as Brancaster Castle in Downton Abbey. A must visit!
• Depending on your destination, you may be able to fly home directly from Scotland, or return south to London for onward international connections, giving you complete flexibility to end your trip in the way that suits you best.

Contact us today to plan your next TV & Film Tour to the UK!

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