Harlaxton Manor is a Tudor Revival manor in Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Haunting (1999), The Ruling Class (1972) and Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) among other productions. Built in 1837, it was designed by Anthony Salvin and William Burn (for Gregory Gregory), and is Grade I listed. It is owned by University of Evansville.
Location: Harlaxton Manor, Grantham Road, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Harlaxton, Grantham
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1600, SRC-1601, SRC-4252 - Designed by Anthony Salvin and William Burn (for Gregory Gregory)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1600, SRC-1602, SRC-4253 - Built in 1837
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1602, SRC-1601, SRC-4253, SRC-6256, SRC-9033 - Architectural style: Tudor Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1600, SRC-1602, SRC-4254 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1600, SRC-1602, SRC-6257, SRC-6258 - Appeared in The Haunting (movie, 1999)
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1603, SRC-1601, SRC-6399, SRC-6400, SRC-6401, SRC-9034, SRC-9849 - Owned by University of Evansville
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1604, SRC-1602, SRC-6259, SRC-6260, SRC-4254 - Appeared in The Ruling Class (movie, 1972)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10412, SRC-9849 - Appeared in Little Lord Fauntleroy (tv, 1980)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9849, SRC-10413, SRC-12889 - Appeared in The Young Visiters (tv, 2003)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-9849, SRC-10413, SRC-1602, SRC-12506
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10412 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/r/Ruling-Class.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10413 — https://www.reelstreets.com/films/little-lord-fauntleroy/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12506 — IMDb — The Young Visiters (2003) Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12889 — German Wikipedia – Der kleine Lord (1980) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1600 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England, Harlaxton Manor (1298440) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1601 — Movie-Locations.com — Filming Locations for The Haunting (1999) (Tier 3, web_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1602 — Harlaxton Manor — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1603 — The Haunting (1999 film) — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1604 — Harlaxton College — About: Past, Present & Future (official) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4252 — harlaxton.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4253 — countrylife.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4254 — lincolnshirelife.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5598 — Harlaxton College / University of Evansville — Our Address (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6256 — Historic England List Entry (via British Listed Buildings) — Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton (Tier 2, official heritage listing; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6257 — Parks & Gardens UK – Harlaxton Manor (Tier 2, heritage register / gardens database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6258 — British Listed Buildings – Harlaxton Manor (Tier 2, listed-buildings database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6259 — Harlaxton — Study Abroad — University of Evansville (official) (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6260 — Evansville Purchased Harlaxton Manor — Harlaxton Manor Archives (Tier 3, local_history; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6399 — theStudioTour.com – Archive – The Haunting (1999) (Tier 3, film-reference-site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6400 — Digital Ghosts and Stunning Architecture in 'The Haunting' – Dread Central (Tier 3, film-editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6401 — Where Was The Haunting Filmed? Hill House Locations Revealed – Giggster (Tier 3, film-location-guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9033 — Listed Building: HARLAXTON MANOR (1298440) — Lincolnshire Historic Environment Record (Lincolnshire County Council) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9034 — Reelstreets — Haunting, The (1999) filming locations (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9849 — Harlaxton Manor Archives — Filmed at the Manor (Tier 1, official_archive; 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.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: University of Evansville campus; normally closed to visitors. Open to the public only on ~6 house & garden Open Days per year plus garden-only days (e.g. Summer Open House Sun 30 Aug 2026, 10am-5pm). Private group (20+) tours by arrangement.
Admission: Open House: Adult £15; Child £8.50; Concession £12; Family (2 adults+3 children) £40; under 2 free.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Little Lord Fauntleroy filmed?
Harlaxton Manor, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is a real-world filming location used for Little Lord Fauntleroy. This property has also appeared on screen in The Haunting, The Ruling Class, The Young Visiters.
Where was The Haunting filmed?
Harlaxton Manor, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Haunting. This property has also appeared on screen in Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Ruling Class, The Young Visiters.
Where was The Ruling Class filmed?
Harlaxton Manor, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Ruling Class. This property has also appeared on screen in Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Haunting, The Young Visiters.
Where was The Young Visiters filmed?
Harlaxton Manor, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Young Visiters. This property has also appeared on screen in Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Haunting, The Ruling Class.
Can you visit Harlaxton Manor?
Yes — Harlaxton Manor is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: University of Evansville campus; normally closed to visitors. Open to the public only on ~6 house & garden Open Days per year plus garden-only days (e.g. Summer Open House Sun 30 Aug 2026, 10am-5pm). Private group (20+) tours by arrangement.. Admission: Open House: Adult £15; Child £8.50; Concession £12; Family (2 adults+3 children) £40; under 2 free..
Who designed Harlaxton Manor?
Harlaxton Manor was designed by Anthony Salvin and William Burn (for Gregory Gregory).
Where is Harlaxton Manor located?
Harlaxton Manor is located in Grantham, Lincolnshire.