Brodsworth Hall and Gardens is a heritage property in Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England seen on screen in Victoria (2016), Darkest Hour (2017).
Location: Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
Verified facts
- Appeared in Darkest Hour (movie, 2017)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-3472, SRC-9879, SRC-11025 - Built in 1863
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11363, SRC-3472, SRC-11750 - Designed by Philip Wilkinson
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11363, SRC-3472, SRC-11750 - Architectural style: Italianate
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11363, SRC-3472 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11363, SRC-3472, SRC-11749 - Built 1861–1863
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11363, SRC-11368, SRC-11751 - Designed by Philip Wilkinson
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11363, SRC-11368, SRC-11751 - Architectural style: Italianate
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11363, SRC-11368 - Owned by English Heritage (since 1990)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11363, SRC-11368, SRC-11749
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11025 — The Cinemaholic – Where Was Darkest Hour Filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11363 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brodsworth_Hall (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11368 — https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/brodsworth-hall-and-gardens/history/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11749 — History Hit (historyhit.com) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11750 — Britain Express — Brodsworth Hall (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11751 — Wikishire — Brodsworth Hall (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3472 — English Heritage — English Heritage properties on film (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9879 — Filming & TV Locations — English Heritage (A-Z of previous film productions featuring our sites) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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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 Darkest Hour filmed?
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, in Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, is a real-world filming location used for Darkest Hour.
Who designed Brodsworth Hall and Gardens?
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens was designed by Philip Wilkinson.
Where is Brodsworth Hall and Gardens located?
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens is located in Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire.