Inside The Crown's incredible UK filming locations that you can actually visit
Netflix's The Crown has long become a firm favourite with viewers, with actresses such as Claire Foy, Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton taking on the role of The Queen, while Matt Smith, Tobias Menzies and Jonathan Pryce who play Prince Philip.
The series has spanned every moment from the Queen's historic coronation through to the years Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister, as well as looking at then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana's marriage (the roles will be played by Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin).
Of course a show about the royals of course features plenty of scenes set in Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, but these were not actually used as filming locations.
Instead, a number of manor houses and British estates were used to recreate the opulent backdrops and they're just as spectacular. We take a look at The Crown's filming locations across the UK - including those you can go and see for yourself - check them out below...
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1. Lancaster House
Inside Lancaster House in LondonWhile a lot of the series takes place in Buckingham Palace, the cast and crew have previously used Lancaster House to double up as the iconic landmark. With its lavish interiors and grandiose state rooms it's a fitting alternative (not to mention it's just further down London's Pall Mall). Other spots included the 16th century Wilton House in Wiltshire, as well as Knebworth House in Stevenage.
2. Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
Olivia Colman portrays the monarch in the series (Sophie Mutevelian)Hatfield House has served as a filming location across all seasons of the show. The Jacobean stately home boasts opulent halls and rooms so it's the perfect setting for recreating lavish palace interiors (it also served as a filming location for The Favourite). It boasts plenty of royal links - it was here where Elizabeth I was told her of her ascension to the throne. You can find out more on the Hatfield House website.
3. De Vere Horsley Estate
De Vere Horsley Estate (De Vere Horsley Estate)The estate's mansion house, Horsley Towers, served as a filming location for the third season of The Crown, where it played the role of German Marburg Castle in Hesse. The 19th century mansion underwent a multi-million pound renovation which includes updates to the bedrooms, suites and communal areas, while spaces such as the iconic Great Hall were restored. Nowadays it's actually a hotel - you can find out more on the De Vere website.
4. Greenwich Naval College, London
(Axiom RM)Located in London's picturesque Greenwich district, the Naval College served as a stand in for Buckingham Palace's courtyard. In fact, a specially-built portico was attached to the building to add to its resemblance to the palace. It's free to go an explore the college and its historic grounds (open daily), but some tours can incur an extra fee. Find out more on its website here.
5. Winchester Cathedral
(Getty Images/iStockphoto)For season four, the cast were spotted filming at Winchester Cathedral. Olivia Coleman and Helena Bonham Carter (who plays Princess Margaret) were spotted filming scenes believed to be set at the funeral of Lord Mountbatten. Meanwhile, it's also believed that the cathedral stood in for St Paul's Cathedral, which was the setting for Charles and Diana's wedding. Winchester Cathedral is open to the public for visits - you can find out more on the cathedral's website.
6. Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle (Sam Churchill)Belvoir Castle has doubled up as Windsor Castle in various seasons of the Crown, with its Elizabeth Saloon and the Regent's Gallery serving as filming locations. For the third season, the cast and crew spent over a month filming both interior scenes as well as exterior shots on the castle's picture-perfect grounds. Want to check it out for yourself? You can plan your visit on the Belvoir Castle website.
7. Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
The Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire (iStockphoto)While the Queen and Prince Philip tied the knot at Westminster Abbey, the crew weren't able to film inside the iconic church for season one - so they recreated the wedding at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire instead. It's no surprise that the cathedral caught the production team's eye. Built as an abbey church, the present building dates back to 1803 and boasts seriously spectacular architecture, not to mention the jaw-dropping interiors.
8. Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace (Universal Images Group Editorial)Tucked away in South London, the stylish Eltham Palace boasts an Art Deco theme and was used for several scenes in Season 1, episode 8 of The Crown. In fact, it provided the backdrop for travel-themed locations including Bermuda Government House, the HMSS Queen Mary, and the Queen's Quarters of the Royal Yacht. Fans may also recognise the iconic Entrance Hall, where the Queen meets fashion designer Norman Hartnell in the series. Find out more on the English Heritage website.
9. Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire
Waddesdon Manor in Aylesbury (Getty Images Europe)This striking Grade I Neo-Renaissance château has heaps of filming credits including Downton Abbey and Bargain Hunt. Built between 1874 and 1889 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild as a weekend residence in the style of a French château for entertaining, today it hosts plenty of visitors looking to explore the breathtaking grounds and gardens.
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You can find out more about opening times and ticket prices on the Waddeson Manor website.
10. Ardverikie Estate, Scottish Highlands
This Scottish estate was used to represent the Queen's residence of Balmoral, thanks to its sweeping views of the countryside, not to mention features including the picturesque woodlands and meandering streams that can be spotted in the royal picnic scene with The Queen Mother. The estate is open to the public - you can find out more on the Ardverikie Estate website.
11. Woodchester Mansion, Gloucestershire
(Tim Graham/Getty Images)Woodchester Mansion was turned into the grounds of Scottish school Gordonstoun for the scenes of Prince Charles' time at the school, as reported by Gloucester Live. The 19th century house makes for an impressive location with its pristine grounds, not to mention the building itself towers over the landscape. The mansion is open to visitors - for more details, visit the Woodchester Mansion website.
12. Hedsor House, Buckinghamshire
(Universal Images Group via Getty Images)The gorgeous Italian-style mansion was used as a stand-in for rooms set in Balmoral, as well as Margaret Thatcher's Downing Street. It's not just in the Netflix series that you may spot the country home, as it boasts some pretty impressive Hollywood credentials already, with the likes of Nicole Kidman, Dustin Hoffman an Richard E. Grant all having wondered through its halls. In fact, in its guestbook Ricky Gervais described it as "One of the most beautiful houses I have ever seen". You can find out more on the Hedsor House website.
13. Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire
Brocket Hall (The Wharf)With its red brick exterior, Brocket Hall was the ideal stand-in for Kensington Palace in series four. The Grade I-listed building is regularly used as a filming location thanks to its 543 acres, Georgian ballroom, drawing rooms and other opulent spaces which are fit for royalty. You can find out more on the Brocket Hall website.
14. York Minster
York Minster (Getty Images)The cast and crew were spotted filming at York Minster for series 6. Netflix officials teased it was for a "significant scene" although it's not yet been confirmed exactly what scene they were describing. However, it's widely believed that the historic landmark is standing in for St George's Chapel, where King Charles and Queen Camilla tied the knot.
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