Bridgerton-inspired gardens around the UK

Brits are being encouraged to visit Regency Gardens around the UK to make them feel like they’re stepping into the world of Bridgerton.

With the new season of Bridgerton hitting the screens soon, green-thumbed experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk have named seven beautiful Georgian period gardens TV fans can visit.

Bridgerton is set in the early 1800s, known as the Regency era when the garden landscapes were full of extravagant water features, topiaries and bright flower displays.

Flowering shrubs, lakes, temples and follies are also considered characteristic of gardens from the Georgian period.

The British aristocracy enjoyed going on walks and hosting parties in these gardens which explains their grandeur.

There are several country estates across the UK that have been preserved and offer visitors a glimpse into 19th-century England. Some of them have even been used as filming locations for the show.

Chris Bonnet, the founder of GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “The first thing that comes to many people’s minds when they think about Bridgerton is the charming scenery which adds to the romantic atmosphere in the hit TV series.

“The climbing Wisterias, majestic fountains, perfectly manicured shrubs and extravagant rose displays found in Regency-style gardens make the perfect setting for high society promenades, balls and garden parties.

“With the new season being released soon, fans who want to get the real Bridgerton experience should consider visiting some of the most beautiful gardens across the UK to enjoy the regal aesthetics and beautiful nature.

“There are plenty of nineteenth-century country estates that are open to the public and we’ve listed seven Bringerton-style gardens that are worth visiting.”

Seven Bridgerton-style gardens around the UK:

1. Stowe Gardens

Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire are notable for their scale and grand features such as temples, monuments and topiaries, making this location perfect for lakeside walks and picture-perfect views. The Bridgerton crew used the Temple of Venus, which is one of the highlights in the park, as a filming location for season one’s outdoor Vauxhall Ball.

2. Lyme Hall Gardens

The six acres of formal gardens surrounding the Lyme Hall in Cheshire were developed in the late 19th century and they include Bridgerton-style features such as a sunken garden with a central fountain, a lake, ponds and rose gardens. This location was also used in Pride and Prejudice which is set in the Georgian period similar to Bridgerton.

3. Painshill Park

The Painshill Park in Surrey includes an 18th-century landscaped garden with follies, grottoes, a waterwheel, a Gothic temple and tower, a vineyard and a tearoom. This explains why Painshill Park was chosen as a filming location for some of the scenes where the Bridgerton characters promenade and picnic. Because of its charming and authentic scenery, Painshill has also been featured in other period dramas such as Dorian Gray and Vanity Fair.

4. Hampton Court Gardens

The Hampton Court Gardens in London include 60 acres of spectacular formal gardens, including a rose garden, pond gardens, privy garden and the great fountain gardens. It’s best to visit the gardens in spring when the beautiful flower displays bloom and come to life. The Hampton Court Palace and grounds can be spotted in multiple scenes in the first two seasons of Bridgerton.

5. Blenheim Palace Gardens

The formal gardens of Blenheim Palace cover an area of more than 150 acres in the countryside of Oxfordshire. At Blenheim, visitors can explore the extensive hedge maze in the walled garden, the majestic water terraces, the private Italian garden and the beautiful rose gardens. The gardens are filled with focal points, such as fountains, topiary and colourful flower beds.

6. Ashridge House Gardens

The formal gardens around Ashridge House in Hertfordshire are a great example of a 19th-century garden landscape. They were designed by Humphry Repton who was one of the greatest landscape gardeners of his day. The formal gardens include the Italian garden, monks garden, flower garden and the rosary. Some Bridgerton horse riding scenes were also filmed on the Ashridge House Estate.

7. Chatsworth House Gardens

 Chatsworth House and Gardens are located on the edge of The Peak District. The gardens are known for their famous water features, including the 300-year-old Cascade, the Willow Tree Fountain, the Canal Pond and the Emperor Fountain. Visitors can also discover the beautiful rose gardens, kitchen and cottage gardens and the maze.