2-for-1 Gardens featured in Film and TV

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Painshill

You may have spotted the serpentine lake at Painshill, in Surrey, in the background of many Regency dramas, from Bridgerton to ITV’s Vanity Fair. Designed in the 18th Century, this landscaped garden was designed to be a living work of art. Follow paths through this classical landscape, passing by temples and follies. Keep an eye out for romantic bridges and purpose-built ‘ruins’ – on bright days you can find them reflecting dreamily in the lake's water. Make sure you don’t miss the enchanting hand-built Crystal Grotto.

• Disabled access: Partial access
• Dogs: Permitted on the lead
• Single visitor discount: Yes
• Refreshments: Light refreshments

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Haddon Hall

Sitting above the Peak District hills and on the bank of the River Wye, Haddon Hall combines a number of architectural and garden styles. Built first as a Norman fort, Haddon also boasts a dramatic medieval chapel, Elizabethan gallery and terrace gardens that date back to the 16th Century. It is this combination of ages that has led Haddon Hall to feature in everything from the BBC’s The Hollow Crown to three adaptations of Jane Eyre.

• Disabled access: No access
• Dogs: Not permitted
• Single visitor discount: Not available
• Refreshments: Hot food and light refreshments

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Osborne

Osborne, on the Isle of White, was the beloved house and garden of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. In 2017, the location was used for Victoria & Abdul, a film showcasing the unlikely friendship between the Queen and Abdul Karim. There are plenty of glimpses into Victoria’s personality at Osborne – delight at some of the eccentric touches such as the private beach and bathing machine. Hidden in the woods, you can visit the royal children's Swiss Cottage, a charming house with interiors built at three-quarters scale, for children’s use.

• Disabled access: Full access
• Dogs: Permitted on the lead
• Single visitor discount: Yes
• Refreshments: Hot food and light refreshments

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Lacock Abbey

With its historic cloisters and charming Wiltshire setting, Lacock Abbey has been used as a filming location more times than is worth counting. Perhaps its most famous moment in the spotlight was being used as Hogwarts, in the Harry Potter films, but it has also featured in plenty of period dramas such as the BBC’s Wolf Hall. The local village, Lacock, is similarly a star of stage and screen, which is fitting given it was home to Henry Fox Talbot – a pioneer in the development of photography.

• Disabled access: Partial access
• Dogs: Not permitted
• Single visitor discount: Yes
• Refreshments: Light refreshments

Find out more about Lacock Abbey in our 2-for-1 Gardens scheme

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Bodnant Garden

Bodnant Garden, in North Wales, has recently been used as a film location for the 2020 adaptation of The Secret Garden. Spend a day here and you will quickly discover why, around every corner there is something new to marvel at. Spot the fantastical Waterfall bridge, or the shady Dell, all parts of the garden contribute to its magical feel. Bodnant truly is a garden for all seasons, in July find the Range Border bright with fiery colour, elsewhere spot cool blue hydrangeas.

• Disabled access: Partial access
• Dogs: Permitted Thursday to Sunday until 30 September
• Single visitor discount: No
• Refreshments: Hot food and light refreshments

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