Brodsworth Hall and Gardens is an Italianate hall in Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, and a filming location for Darkest Hour (2017) and A Woman of Substance (2026). Built in 1863, it was designed by Philip Wilkinson, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by English Heritage.
Location: Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
Verified facts
- Located in Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3472, SRC-10658, SRC-11363 - 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 - Appeared in A Woman of Substance (tv, 2026)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11946, SRC-11947, SRC-12365
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10658 — https://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/funding/productions/victoria/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- 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-11946 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Woman_of_Substance_(2026_TV_series) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11947 — https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/a-woman-of-substance-doncasters-brodswort (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12365 — Living North — Behind the scenes of A Woman of Substance (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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Frequently asked questions
Where was A Woman of Substance filmed?
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, in Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, is a real-world filming location used for A Woman of Substance. This property has also appeared on screen in Darkest Hour.
Where was Darkest Hour filmed?
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, in Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, is a real-world filming location used for Darkest Hour. This property has also appeared on screen in A Woman of Substance.
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.