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The Most Stunning Jane Austen Filming Locations to Visit 

Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Kingston Bagpuize House, and Wilton House have all set the stage in film adaptations of the world-renowned author's beloved novels

By Mary Elizabeth Andriotis
Grand historic estate with ornate architecture, manicured lawns, fountains, and sculptures under a clear blue sky.
Chatsworth House. Photo: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

The novels of Jane Austen—whose recent birthday marked 250 years since her birth—feature no shortage of fantastic country houses, and the film adaptations of her work are no exception. Fortunately, many of the real-life homes that set the stage in Austen adaptations are open to the public, meaning admirers of the author’s work can live out Regency-era fantasies. Explore the awe-inspiring homes below. 

Stately home with ornate architecture and lush gardens, set against rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
Chatsworth House. Photo: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Art gallery hallway with framed paintings on walls, decorative tables, chandeliers, and red upholstered chairs.
Chatsworth House. Photo: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

Chatsworth House 

The 2005 film version of Pride & Prejudice portrays Chatsworth House as Pemberley, the home of Mr. Darcy. Located in Derbyshire, England, this historic estate has been in the Cavendish family for just over 475 years. A number of architects worked on the design of Chatsworth House, including William Talman, Thomas Archer, Jeffry Wyattville, Joseph Paxton, and James Paine. The house and gardens are open to visitors from late March to early January.

People sitting outside a historic stone building surrounded by colorful flowers and lush greenery on a sunny day.
Haddon Hall.
Historic stone mansion with climbing vines, manicured garden, and rolling hills in the background on a sunny day.
Historic room with wooden paneling, chandeliers, a fireplace, and a large painting on the wall, exuding an old-world charm.
Haddon Hall, banquet hall.
Vintage living room with wooden paneling, tapestry, and large windows letting in natural light, featuring a cozy seating area.
Haddon Hall, great chamber.
Historic stone house with blooming pink climbing roses around a wooden door and wrought iron windows, surrounded by lush greenery.

Haddon Hall

Also located in Derbyshire is Haddon Hall, a circa-11th century country house that features additions made between the 13th and 17th centuries. In Pride & Prejudice (2005), viewers see the 15th-century chapel at Haddon Hall, in addition to the home’s parlor—which portrays Elizabeth Bennet’s bedroom—and the banqueting hall, where Elizabeth Bennet stays with Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, her aunt and uncle. Visitors can tour Haddon Hall from late March/early April through October.

Historic red brick mansion with large windows and lush greenery on a sunny day
Kingston Bagpuize House. Photo: Courtesy of Kingston Bagpuize House

Kingston Bagpuize House

The Kingston Bagpuize House portrays Mrs. Goddard’s school in Emma (2020). First constructed in the 1660s and later remodeled in the 1720s, this historic country house is currently owned by the Grant family, who allow the dwelling to be used for weddings, filming, and other special events. The house is typically open to the public from March through September. 

Historic stone mansion with symmetrical towers, large windows, and a central clock tower under a clear blue sky.
Wilton House. Photo: Simon Upton. Courtesy of Historic Houses
Opulent historic room with ornate ceiling, large windows, red and gold furniture, grand paintings, and a decorative rug.
Wilton House.
A man and woman in period costumes walk through a corridor lined with statues and arched windows.
A scene filmed in Emma. Photo: Courtesy of Wilton House.
Historic stone mansion with a large garden, manicured hedges, blooming flowers, and a flag atop the building.
Photo: Simon Upton. Courtesy of Historic Houses

Wilton House

Wilton House is featured in three Jane Austen film adaptations: Sense & Sensibility (1995), Pride & Prejudice (2005), and Emma (2020). Located in Wiltshire, England, this historic home has remained in the Pembroke family for more than four centuries. The house was originally constructed in the mid-1500s; although much of it was later redesigned by Inigo Jones nearly a century later, to replace part of the home following a fire. The result is a structure that features Jacobean, Tudor, and 17th-century architectural styles. Visitors can tour Wilton House from spring through fall.