Petworth House is a Baroque house in Petworth, West Sussex, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Mr. Turner (2014), Napoleon (2023) and Bridgerton (2020-) among other productions. Built in 1688, it was designed by Anthony Salvin, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: Petworth House and Park, GU28 9LR, Petworth, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Petworth, Petworth
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1633, SRC-1634, SRC-2925 - Built in 1688
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1633, SRC-1634, SRC-3710 - Designed by Anthony Salvin
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1633, SRC-1634, SRC-4097 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1633, SRC-1634, SRC-4097 - Owned by National Trust
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1633, SRC-1634, SRC-3710, SRC-3901, SRC-4097 - Appeared in Mr. Turner (movie, 2014)
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1635, SRC-1636, SRC-4098, SRC-4099 - Appeared in Napoleon (movie, 2023)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4378, SRC-4379, SRC-4321 - Appeared in Bridgerton (tv, 2020-)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4357, SRC-4380, SRC-4321 - Appeared in Barry Lyndon (movie, 1975)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1634, SRC-7437, SRC-10551, SRC-7318 - Appeared in Maleficent (movie, 2014)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1634, SRC-10247, SRC-4380, SRC-14539 - Architectural style: Baroque
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1634, SRC-12999, SRC-13233
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10247 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/m/Maleficent.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10551 — https://www.reelstreets.com/films/barry-lyndon/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12999 — https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/place/petworth-house (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13233 — Sussex Exclusive — Great Treasures at Petworth House, West Sussex (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14047 — Visit Gardens (visitgardens.co.uk) — Petworth House and Park listing (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14539 — Find That Location — Disney Filming Locations: Maleficent (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1633 — Historic England — Petworth House (List Entry 1225989) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1634 — Wikipedia — Petworth House (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1635 — Country Life — Famous film locations to visit (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1636 — The Royal Oak Foundation — Movies and the National Trust (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2925 — National Trust — Petworth House and Park (official property page) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3710 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3901 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4097 — victorianweb.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4098 — greatbritishlife.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4099 — guidelondon.org.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4321 — loveproperty.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4357 — london-now.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4378 — sussexexpress.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4379 — thegreatsussexway.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4380 — greatbritishlife.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5706 — The Camping and Caravanning Club — Petworth House and Park (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5869 — Discover Sussex — Petworth Park and House (Tier 3, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5870 — Muddy Stilettos (Sussex) — Petworth House and Park (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5968 — Great British Gardens — Petworth House and Park, National Trust (Tier 3, gardens/heritage directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7318 — Stanley Kubrick: A Heritage Odyssey — Heritage Calling (Historic England) (Tier 1, heritage organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7437 — The Worldwide Guide To Movie Locations: Barry Lyndon (1975) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 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 Barry Lyndon filmed?
Petworth House, in Petworth, West Sussex, is a real-world filming location used for Barry Lyndon. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, Maleficent, Mr. Turner, Napoleon.
Where was Bridgerton filmed?
Petworth House, in Petworth, West Sussex, is a real-world filming location used for Bridgerton. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, Maleficent, Mr. Turner, Napoleon.
Where was Maleficent filmed?
Petworth House, in Petworth, West Sussex, is a real-world filming location used for Maleficent. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, Bridgerton, Mr. Turner, Napoleon.
Where was Mr. Turner filmed?
Petworth House, in Petworth, West Sussex, is a real-world filming location used for Mr. Turner. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, Bridgerton, Maleficent, Napoleon.
Who designed Petworth House?
Petworth House was designed by Anthony Salvin.
Where is Petworth House located?
Petworth House is located in Petworth, West Sussex.