Where History Meets Hollywood

FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FILM AND TELEVISION LEGENDS

Discover the cinematic magic of Lincolnshire’s South Countryside – a region where timeless heritage meets world-class film locations. From the grand halls of Belvoir Castle, featured in The Crown, to the elegant Georgian streets of Stamford, backdrop to Pride & Prejudice, this area has become a favourite destination for filmmakers and film fans alike.

Explore magnificent stately homes, charming towns and villages, and rolling countryside that have set the scene for some of Britain’s best-loved productions.

If you’re a fan of period dramas, Lincolnshire’s southern countryside deserves the spotlight.

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Belton Estate

Stamford

Burghley House

Belvoir Castle

GRANTHAM

Belton Estate

Renowned for its classic Baroque architecture and beautifully maintained gardens, Belton Estate offers filmmakers an authentic aristocratic setting.

Notable Productions:
Pride & Prejudice (1995, BBC) – filmed as Rosings Park.
The Young Victoria – showcased for its elegant interiors and formal grounds.
Bleak House (2005, BBC) – used for several dramatic sequences.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023, Netflix).

Stamford

With its cobbled streets and impeccably preserved Georgian architecture, Stamford is one of the UK’s most sought-after filming destinations for period pieces.

Notable Productions:
Pride & Prejudice (2005) – key scenes, including parts of Meryton, were filmed here.
Middlemarch (BBC) – the town became the fictional Middlemarch.
The Da Vinci Code (2006) – surrounding areas were used for scenic shots.

STAMFORD

Burghley House

A grand Elizabethan stately home, Burghley House is a favourite filming location thanks to its lavish interiors and extensive parkland.

Notable Productions:
Pride & Prejudice (2005) – appeared as Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s residence, Rosings Park.
The Da Vinci Code – used for key interior sequences.
The Crown – featured in selected historical scenes.

Explore with Stamford Sights and Secrets Tours

Go set-jetting through Stamford’s film heritage with guided tours showcasing locations from Middlemarch, Pride & Prejudice, and The Crown.

BOURNE

Grimsthorpe Castle

Grimsthorpe Castle is a stately home with a monumental presence – constructed from golden limestone and set within 3,000 acres of parkland. As the final masterpiece of Sir John Vanbrugh, architect of Blenheim Palace, the house unexpectedly marries the Baroque and Tudor architectural styles.

Productions at Grimsthorpe have included Bridgerton Series 3 (Netflix 2024), Mary & George (Sky Atlantic, 2024), and Middlemarch (1994).

GRANTHAM

Harlaxton Manor

Harlaxton Manor is a spectacular country house with a fairytale facade, set within 300 acres of parkland and gardens. Built in 1831, the Manor’s dramatic architecture combines Gothic, Jacobean and Baroque styles, creating an unforgettable experience. The sense of magic is further enhanced by a picturesque, mile-long approach, crossing an elegant stone bridge over an ornamental serpentine lake.

Recent film and TV projects have included The Secret Garden (2020), Victoria (2017), Australian Princess (2005), and, most famously, The Haunting (1999), starring Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Film in the South Countryside

Lincolnshire’s South Countryside is a filmmaker’s dream – offering diverse, authentic locations, film-friendly local support, and excellent transport connections. From stately homes to heritage towns, the region provides both beauty and practicality for a wide range of productions.

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Where History Meets Hollywood

Belton Estate

Stamford

Burghley House

Explore with Stamford Sights and Secrets Tours

Grimsthorpe Castle

Harlaxton Manor

Film in the South Countryside

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