Dyrham Park is a Baroque landmark in Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Remains of the Day (1993), Wives and Daughters (1999) and Poldark (2015) among other productions. Built in 1692-1704, it was designed by Samuel Hauduroy (west front, 1692) and William Talman (east front, 1704), and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, England
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-10650 - Appeared in The Remains of the Day (movie, 1993)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-10650 - Appeared in Wives and Daughters (tv, 1999)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-10650 - Built 1692–1704
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11290, SRC-11808 - Designed by Samuel Hauduroy (west front, 1692) and William Talman (east front, 1704)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11290, SRC-11806, SRC-11803 - Architectural style: Baroque
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11290, SRC-11807 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building; Grade II* Register of Parks and Gardens
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11290, SRC-11803 - Built in 1704
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11304, SRC-12457 - Designed by William Talman and Samuel Hauduroy
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11304, SRC-11806, SRC-11803 - Architectural style: Baroque
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11304, SRC-11805 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building; Grade II* Register of Historic Parks and Gardens
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11304, SRC-11803 - Appeared in Poldark (movie, 2015)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11304, SRC-11804 - Built in 1704
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11350, SRC-11803 - Built in 1692
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-10650, SRC-11806 - Designed by William Talman and Samuel Hauduroy
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11361, SRC-11808 - Architectural style: Baroque
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11361 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building; park Grade II* Register of Historic Parks and Gardens
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11361, SRC-11803 - Appeared in Doctor Who (tv, 2011)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11939, SRC-11938, SRC-12864, SRC-13944 - Appeared in Sanditon (tv, 2019)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11571, SRC-11940, SRC-12455 - Appeared in Servants (tv, 2003)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10649, SRC-11938, SRC-12865
Ownership history
Current owner — National Trust (since 1961)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-10649, SRC-11290, SRC-11808, SRC-12456
Previous owners
- William Blathwayt (1689–1956)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-10649, SRC-11304, SRC-11806, SRC-11808 - William Blathwayt (Blathwayt family) (1689–1956)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-10649, SRC-11361, SRC-11803
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10649 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyrham_Park (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10650 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/r/Remains-Of-The-Day.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11290 — https://www.huguenotsofspitalfields.org/places-to-visit/dyrham-park/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11304 — https://anglotopia.net/british-history/great-british-houses-dyrham-park-gloucestershire-ho (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11350 — https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/dyrham-park/the-history-of-dyrham-park (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11361 — https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/place/dyrham-park (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11571 — https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/sanditon-filming-locations-guide/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11803 — Parks & Gardens UK — Dyrham Park, Dyrham and Hinton (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11804 — Wanderer of the World — Poldark Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11805 — Visit Bath — A brief history of Dyrham Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11806 — Britain All Over Travel Guide — Dyrham Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11807 — AboutBritain.com – Dyrham Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11808 — The DiCamillo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses – Dyrham Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11938 — https://moviemaps.org/locations/xb (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11939 — https://www.doctorwholocations.net/locations/dyrhampark (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11940 — https://www.royal-oak.org/2022/05/25/jane-austen-sanditon-dyrham-park/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12455 — Distractify – Where Was 'Sanditon' Filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12456 — Britain Express – Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12457 — Bath & Avon Family History Society (BAFHS) — Dyrham (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12864 — Wikipedia — Night Terrors (Doctor Who) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12865 — University of Siegen — Productions Filmed in Bath 1931-2004 (academic database) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13944 — National Trust — Doctor Who filming locations (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Doctor Who filmed?
Dyrham Park, in Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, England, is a real-world filming location used for Doctor Who. This property has also appeared on screen in Poldark, Sanditon, Servants, The Remains of the Day.
Where was Poldark filmed?
Dyrham Park, in Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, England, is a real-world filming location used for Poldark. This property has also appeared on screen in Doctor Who, Sanditon, Servants, The Remains of the Day.
Where was Sanditon filmed?
Dyrham Park, in Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, England, is a real-world filming location used for Sanditon. This property has also appeared on screen in Doctor Who, Poldark, Servants, The Remains of the Day.
Where was Servants filmed?
Dyrham Park, in Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, England, is a real-world filming location used for Servants. This property has also appeared on screen in Doctor Who, Poldark, Sanditon, The Remains of the Day.
Who designed Dyrham Park?
Dyrham Park was designed by Samuel Hauduroy (west front, 1692) and William Talman (east front, 1704).
Where is Dyrham Park located?
Dyrham Park is located in Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, England.