As renewed Bridgerton excitement grips fans across the world, we take a whistlestop tour of some of the magnificent UK locations that star in the hit series
WORDS: SIAN DOLAN IMAGES: SHUTTERSTOCK, PA, NETFLIX
BATH
The historic city of Bath offers Bridgerton fans a wealth of set locations to explore, having featured in several scenes across all seasons and in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
Begin your Bridgerton tour of Bath with a visit to The Holburne Museum, which was used as the formidable Lady Danbury’s grand residence. This Grade I listed building is home to an impressive collection of sculptures, portraits and miniatures, and hosts many exhibitions and workshops.
Just a short stroll away is Abbey Green, a delightful 19th-century cobbled street tucked behind the Roman Baths. Amongst the charming eateries and boutiques lining the road you’ll find the familiar double-fronted exterior of the Modiste.
This quaint coffee shop was used to film the young ladies of high society engaging Madame Delacroix’s talents as a seamstress to create gorgeous gowns for the season and, of course, a trousseau for those lucky enough to have secured a match!
Speaking of gowns and fashion, we must now venture to the home of the Featherington family, whose penchant for loud colours, flounce and flair is often remarked upon by the ton and criticised by the scrutinising Lady Whistledown.
At No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath, you’ll find yourself upon their very doorstep. Fear not, dearest reader, for venturing behind these doors will not entrap you in one of Lady Featherington’s dastardly schemes.
Instead, you will be delighted to discover a grand home that has been decorated and furnished just as it would have been in the late 1700s. This home is an ode to the fashionable Bath residents of the Georgian period and offers visitors a glimpse into the luxurious lives led by high society.
Round off your Bridgerton experience with a trip to the Assembly Rooms, where Georgian polite society flocked for lavish balls, dances and concerts.
Given that Jane Austen and Charles Dickens once graced these decadent halls with their presence, it seems a fitting location for the grand ball scenes of Bridgerton.
When drinking in the breath-taking chandeliers and exquisite plasterwork, it’s easy to imagine the excitement of attending such a ball – fictional or otherwise!
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