{"id":5219,"date":"2026-11-09T16:28:25","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T15:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/guides\/lieux-tournage-the-crown\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T16:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T15:29:48","slug":"the-crown-filming-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/the-crown-filming-locations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Crown Filming Locations: Castles, Cathedrals and Real Royal Residences"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coronations, royal weddings and stays at Balmoral: the series The Crown<\/em> It retraces the reign of Elizabeth II in sumptuous settings. Yet, the production almost never filmed in the actual royal residences. Visit the filming locations of The Crown<\/strong>, It's about discovering cathedrals, mansions, and castles that have stood in for Buckingham, Windsor, or Balmoral, in addition to the actual palaces open to the public. Based in the UK since 2012, we organize these tailor-made trips. Here are the places to see and our suggested itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short:<\/strong> Among the filming locations for The Crown, Ely Cathedral stands in for Westminster Abbey during the coronation, Lancaster House and Wilton House serve as interiors for Buckingham Palace, Belvoir Castle stands in for Windsor, and Ardverikie House in the Highlands represents Balmoral. Complete your trip with visits to the actual residences: Buckingham Palace in summer, Windsor Castle, and Balmoral. Allow 4 to 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The filming locations of The Crown in England<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ely Cathedral, Westminster Abbey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Cambridgeshire, this immense medieval cathedral has been the setting for several major events, including the coronation of Elizabeth II. Filming inside Westminster Abbey itself is extremely difficult. Ely is easily accessible by train from London or Cambridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lancaster House and Wilton House, the drawing rooms of Buckingham<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In London, Lancaster House, next to Buckingham Palace, often served as the palace's state rooms. Similarly, Wilton House, near Salisbury, lent its state rooms to royal interiors. Wilton House is open to visitors in good weather and can be combined with a visit to Stonehenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belvoir Castle, Windsor Castle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Leicestershire, Belvoir Castle has stood in for Windsor Castle in several seasons. This neo-Gothic castle, resembling a palace, is open to the public at certain times. Also discover our selection of England\u2019s most beautiful castles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Westminster, at the heart of the royal history told by the series.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Balmoral and the filming locations of The Crown in Scotland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the royal family's stays in Scotland, the production company chose Ardverikie House<\/strong>, A manor house on the shores of Loch Laggan in the Highlands, which stands in for Balmoral. The estate is private, but it can be seen from the loch road. Then you can visit the real Balmoral Castle<\/strong>, near Braemar, whose gardens and some rooms are open to the public at certain times. To see the Highland Games the royal family likes best, read our guide to Highland Games<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real royal residences to visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n