Byfleet Manor, a Grade II* listed house with royal connections dating to Edward II, served as the perfect embodiment of aristocratic dowager residence. The current building, largely from 1686 with a 1905 restoration, features distinctive architecture including a hidden room discovered in 2013, possibly a priest's hole. Originally a royal hunting lodge given by Edward II to Piers Gaveston, it was later commissioned as a new house by Anne of Denmark in 1617. The manor's combination of historical significance and modest scale made it ideal for representing the Dowager Countess's separate establishment, maintaining dignity while acknowledging changing times. **Filming Scenes:** Byfleet Manor portrayed the Dower House exterior, Violet Crawley's residence throughout the series, serving as Dame Maggie Smith's character's domain where she maintained her independence while orchestrating family affairs. The house appeared in establishing shots whenever action moved to the Dowager Countess's home, representing her retreat from but proximity to the main estate. Drawing room scenes were also filmed here, capturing intimate moments where Violet dispensed wisdom and witticisms. The manor's slightly smaller scale than Highclere perfectly illustrated the traditional arrangement where dowagers moved to a lesser house while the heir occupied the main estate.

18th-century landscape garden used for several Bridgerton scenes including the crystal grotto and temple promenades.

Painshill Park is a meticulously designed 18th‑century landscape garden created by Charles Hamilton, tucked near Cobham in Surrey. Its sweeping meadows, serpentine lake, and architectural follies—most notably the crystal grotto, temple promenades, and the iconic Five Arch Bridge—blend nature with artful, pastoral drama, inviting quiet exploration and reflective moments. Over centuries it has influenced garden design and served as a serene stage for grand, romantic vistas. In recent years it has become a celebrated filming location, with Bridgerton productions drawing on the grotto and temple settings to evoke Regency-era elegance amid the park’s timeless atmosphere.