You Can Visit Some of the Stunning Filming Locations of 'The Crown' in Real Life
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Part of what makes The Crown so enticing to watch are the stunning visuals that the show supplies us with. The iconic royal fashion, the star-studded cast, and those gorgeous castles are just a few of the show's highlights. But how did the Netflix series recreate some of the most famous sites in the United Kingdom? While filming at Buckingham Palace (and other private royal homes) might not have been possible, there are still some really cool filming locations for The Crown.
And as we approach the end of the beloved series, with season 6 part 1 premiering on November 16 and part 2 airing on December 14, we decided to take a look at some of the jaw dropping places where The Crown was filmed. Now, the show is based on actual history, so you could imagine that most of the places listed can be visited in real life—or seen from afar at the very least. While that may be true, there are also spots on this list that may surprise you.
This being said, if we were to jot down each and every filming location from The Crown, this list would never end! However, there are certainly a few recurring spots and iconic backdrops that are pivotal to the storyline and deserve to be mentioned and described in a bit more detail. So, read on for a brief, concise list on where The Crown was filmed.
Where was The Crown filmed?
It probably makes sense to begin with Wilton House in Wiltshire, England as well as Lancaster House in London, England—both of which were stand ins for the famous Buckingham Palace. Wilton House was used for more of the outdoor scenes in regards to the royal home on The Crown, and it's easy to see why! The location has beautiful rose gardens, a lovely Tudor tower, and the silkiest velvet curtains you'll ever see. The indoor scenes at Buckingham, Palace were shot in Lancaster Home—which, by the way, is only a five-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. The visuals speak for themself, but our breath was absolutely taken away when we saw that iconic staircase, bold color palette, and the dazzling chandeliers.
Then we have the Ardverikie Estate in Kinloch Laggan, Scotland! This spot was meant to portray the Balmoral Castle, aka the famous Scottish retreat that Queen Elizabeth II adored so much. While the Ardverikie Estate is obviously not the actual retreat, it did the location justice, and appeared in seasons 1, 2, 4, and 5! The estate is able to be visited in real life, and offers special cottages around the holidays.
Another location we think is worth mentioning in depth is Belvoir Castle, which resides in Leicestershire, a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. This one acts as the Windsor Castle—and the spot was curated to resemble the home of The Queen.
Other prominent filming locations from The Crown are the Waddesdon Manor which was meant to portray the Ritz Paris and The Coliseum Theatre as the Dominion Theatre, as well as various locations in cities like San Telmo, Mallorca, Spain, Lossiemouth, Scotland and Macduff, Scotland.
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