Holburne Museum is a Georgian / neo-classical museum in Bath, Somerset, England, and a filming location for Bridgerton (2020), The Duchess (2008) and Vanity Fair (2004). Built in 1796–1799 (Sydney Hotel), it was designed by Charles Harcourt Masters, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by The Holburne Museum (registered charity no. 310288), governed by The Holburne Museum Trust Company.
Location: Bath, Somerset, England
Verified facts
- Located in Bath, Somerset
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10666, SRC-1251 - Appeared in Bridgerton (tv, 2020)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10666, SRC-1251 - Appeared in The Duchess (movie, 2008)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10666, SRC-1251 - Built 1796–1799 (Sydney Hotel)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10666, SRC-11339, SRC-11828 - Designed by Charles Harcourt Masters
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10666, SRC-11339, SRC-11828, SRC-12522 - Architectural style: Georgian / neo-classical
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10666, SRC-11339, SRC-12522 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10666, SRC-11339, SRC-11829 - Owned by The Holburne Museum (registered charity no. 310288), governed by The Holburne Museum Trust Company
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13877, SRC-13878, SRC-10666 - Appeared in Vanity Fair (movie, 2004)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11949, SRC-10666, SRC-12521
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10666 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holburne_Museum (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11339 — https://www.building.co.uk/buildings/period-drama-the-holburne-museum/5017873.article (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11828 — Parks & Gardens (National Heritage register) — Sydney Gardens, Bath (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11829 — Visit Bath — The Holburne Museum (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11949 — https://holburne.org/about-us/venue-hire/film-and-photography/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1251 — VisitBritain — UK Bridgerton Filming Locations (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12521 — Reelstreets — Vanity Fair (2004) location filming (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12522 — Museums Association — Museums Journal review, Holburne Museum, Bath (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13877 — https://www.holburne.org/governance-and-annual-reports/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13878 — https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/310288 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Bridgerton filmed?
Holburne Museum, in Bath, Somerset, is a real-world filming location used for Bridgerton. This property has also appeared on screen in The Duchess, Vanity Fair.
Where was The Duchess filmed?
Holburne Museum, in Bath, Somerset, is a real-world filming location used for The Duchess. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, Vanity Fair.
Where was Vanity Fair filmed?
Holburne Museum, in Bath, Somerset, is a real-world filming location used for Vanity Fair. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, The Duchess.
Who designed Holburne Museum?
Holburne Museum was designed by Charles Harcourt Masters.
Where is Holburne Museum located?
Holburne Museum is located in Bath, Somerset.