Happy Saturday evening everyone! My next stop in my “On Location” travelogue is to take a look at the site of many film and television productions – the historic royal Hampton Court Palace.
The former residence of kings has gained legendary status due to its association with the Tudor dynasty. For a little more about the history of the palace, watch the video below.
Here is a list of feature films shot at the landmark in East Molesey, Surrey.
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
- The New World (2005)
- Jack the Giant Killer (2012)
- The Young Victoria (2009)
- Amazing Grace (2006)
- The Libertine (2004)
- Vanity Fair (2004)
- A Man for All Seasons (1966)
- Stage Beauty (2004)
- To Kill a King (2003)
- Baby Love (1968)
- Three Men in a Boat (1956)
Source: Internet Movie Database (IMDB)
In addition, television productions that have filmed at the palace include the renowned:
- Little Dorrit (2008)
- John Adams (2008)
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (2001)
On a personal note, my trip out to the palace was highlighted by an audience with the man himself – King Henry VIII. Unfortunately I do not have any photos of that …
ruth says
Wow, there are more movie filmed here than I thought. I do remember seeing it in Amazing Grace and also Young Victoria, I love both of those films.
iluvcinema says
I was surprised as well. I don’t recall seeing it in Young Victoria. Only means one thing – REWATCH 🙂
ruth says
Yeah, I love that movie when I saw it on the big screen. Emily Blunt is so lovely and Rupert Friend ain’t bad to look at either 🙂
Castor says
Looks like a fun place so I’m not surprised it was used so many times for movies. I could use me one of those as a vacation home 😉
iluvcinema says
It is really big (of course). We did not even get to see all of it.
Scott Lawlor says
I love this feature. I really love seeing the real locations for films, and I especially like seeing ones so close to me!!
thanks my friend
iluvcinema says
Yeah I think that I will be heading to “the continent” for a while after this 🙂
Nick & Susan DiFluri says
Loved visiting Hampton Court on our first day arriving in England. Well maintained and geared to tourists having a glimpse back in time.