December 10, 2025
The Iconic Locations of Jane Austen Adaptations
Chatsworth House in Pride and Prejudice © Focus Features
Jane Austen adaptations have made of the most enduring romantic moments of modern cinema. Plus, with a new wave of Jane Austen adaptations on their way – a six-part Netflix series of Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and BBC spin-off series Miss Austen – its clear that her literary works remain an exciting choice for filmmakers.
To celebrate what would’ve been Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday, we’re paying homage to the many works of cinema inspired by her novels. Discover some of the phenomenal locations used in Pride and Prejudice (2005), Emma (2020), Sense and Sensibility (1996) and more.
See our round up of Jane Austen filming locations (so far)…
Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
Pride and Prejudice holds the accolade for the most adapted Jane Austen novel. However, is anything more dramatic than Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation, starring Kiera Knightly as Elizabeth Bennett and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr Darcy?
Chatsworth House in Derbyshire plays a huge role in this production, used as the interiors and exteriors of Mr Darcy’s estate. In fact, much of Chatsworth’s own collection features in the painting gallery in the film. You can visit Chatsworth House in June 2026 for their Celebrating Jane Austen event, find out more here.
Wilton House, Wiltshire
Wilton House is a star of the big screen, having welcomed The Crown, Bridgerton and more. Located in Salisbury in Wiltshire, this impressive building is a stately home and has been the estate of the Earls of Pembroke for over 450 years
This grand building appears in Sense and Sensibility (1995) – directed by Ang Lee and staring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant – where it appears as venue for the grande London Ball. Wilton House also appears in Emma (2020) as Donwell Abbey and in Pride and Prejudice as further interiors for Mr Darcy’s estate.
The Cobb, Lyme Regis
A striking coastal landmark on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, The Cobb offers dramatic sea views and historic architecture that have made it a favourite for period dramas. Featured prominently in Persuasion (2007 and 2022), this location delivers cinematic impact for pivotal scenes, including Louisa Musgrove’s fall. The Cobb featured recently in Wonka (2023).
Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire
Nestled in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, the village of Lower Slaughter is a beautiful film and TV offering within the Cotswolds. With an all star cast of Anya Taylor Joy, Mia Goth, Callum Turner and Josh O’Conner, Jane Austen’s Emma returned in 2020 for a sixth time, and Lower Slaughter doubles as Highbury in this adaptation.
Mapperton House, Dorset
Nestled in the rolling hills near Beaminster, Mapperton House starred as Randalls in the 1996 adaptation of Emma featuring Gwyneth Paltrow. Its elegant interiors and landscaped gardens provided the perfect backdrop for Austen’s world; recently it has featured in high-profile productions including Rebecca (2021), and Far from the Madding Crowd (2015).
Lyme Park, Cheshire
Lyme Park near Macclesfield in Cheshire appears in the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice 1995 adaptation, where it was used as Pemberley – you might recognise it from the the iconic lake scene in which Colin Firth emerges from the water. Its owned by The National Trust.
Burghley House, Cambridgeshire
The foreboding Burghley House in Lincolnshire was used as the palatial home of Lady Catherine de Bourg (Judi Dench) in Pride and Prejudice (2005). What’s more, it featured most recently as Victor Frankenstein’s family home in Gullimero del Toro’s Frankenstein.
Haddon Hall, Derbyshire
Just south of the beautiful Bakewell near the Peak District, Haddon Hall is a fortified medieval manor house which plays a small but significant role as an Inn at Lambton in Pride & Prejudice (2005).
Basildon Park, Berkshire
This 18th century Palladian mansion was a key location in 2005’s Pride and Prejudice, where it was used as the residence as Mr. Bingley, known as Netherfield Park – where several key scenes were filmed, including the ball where Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy dance.
Basildon Park is owned by the National Trust.
Trafalgar Park, Wiltshire
In Sense and Sensibility (1995), an 18th century mansion near Salisbury called Trafalgar Park appears as Barton Park, the grand estate in Devonshire owned by Sir John Middleton.
Trafalgar Park is more than a period location; did you know it stars in Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later (2002)?
Chavenage House, Gloucestershire
Featured in the opening of the Emma (2020), the 16th Century Chavenage House is located near Tetbury in Gloucestershire.
Chatsworth House, Wilton House and Chavenage House are all members of the free Filming in England Partnership. See all of our location partners here.
Want to see more period filming locations? Search our free nationwide Locations Directory.
Plus, find out more about the National Trust’s Jane Austen locations.
