Eastnor Castle

Eastnor Castle is a Norman Revival castle in Ledbury, Herefordshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Box of Delights (1984), Succession (2018-2023) and Doctor Thorne (2016) among other productions. Built in 1811-1820, it was designed by Robert Smirke, and is Grade I listed.

Location: Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Nr Ledbury, HR8 1RL, Ledbury, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

Verified facts

• Located in Eastnor, Ledbury
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1268, SRC-1269, SRC-3279
• Designed by Robert Smirke
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1268, SRC-1270
• Built 1811–1820
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1268, SRC-1269, SRC-3279
• Architectural style: Norman Revival
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1270, SRC-1268
• Historic designation: Grade I listed
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1268, SRC-1269, SRC-3279
• Appeared in The Box of Delights (tv, 1984)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1271, SRC-1272
• Designed by Robert Smirke
  confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4012, SRC-1269, SRC-4422, SRC-1268, SRC-3279
• Built in 1820
  confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1269, SRC-4012, SRC-4359, SRC-7224, SRC-4422, SRC-8353, SRC-1268
• Appeared in Succession (tv, 2018-2023)
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4013, SRC-1269, SRC-4423, SRC-7225, SRC-7226
• Appeared in Doctor Thorne (tv, 2016)
  confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-4013, SRC-1269, SRC-4359, SRC-7227, SRC-7228, SRC-8864, SRC-9663
• Appeared in The Canterville Ghost (movie, 1986)
  confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-4013, SRC-1269, SRC-4359, SRC-7229, SRC-7230, SRC-8878, SRC-9160
• Appeared in One More Time (movie, 1970)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4358, SRC-1269, SRC-7370
• Appeared in Little Lord Fauntleroy (tv, 1995)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1269, SRC-4359, SRC-8879, SRC-9161, SRC-9663
• Appeared in The Amazing Race (tv, 2001-)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4358, SRC-1269, SRC-7371, SRC-8869, SRC-9162
• Appeared in The Pallisers (tv, 1974)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4360, SRC-4359
• Appeared in Agatha Raisin (tv, 2015)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4360, SRC-10360, SRC-11052

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10360 — https://www.cotswolds.com/inspire-me/film-tv-locations/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-11052 — Entertainment Daily – Agatha Raisin filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1268 — Historic England, National Heritage List for England — Eastnor Castle (List Entry 1156712), via British Listed Buildings (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1269 — Wikipedia — Eastnor Castle (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1270 — Eastnor Castle official website — The History of Eastnor Castle (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1271 — Eastnor Castle official website — 'Film of Box of Delights returns' blog (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1272 — Frame Rated — 'The Box of Delights (1984)' (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3279 — Parks & Gardens UK — Eastnor Castle (registered landscape record) (Tier 2, heritage_organization; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4012 — eastnorcastle.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4013 — eastnorcastle.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4358 — eastnorcastle.com (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4359 — thedicamillo.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4360 — eastnorcastle.com (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4422 — victorianweb.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4423 — sky.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5126 — eastnorcastle.com (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5656 — Visit Herefordshire — Eastnor Castle (Tier 2, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5657 — Historic Houses — Eastnor Castle (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7224 — Herefordshire Past — Eastnor Castle History (Tier 3, local-history; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7225 — Eastnor Castle — When Succession Filmed at Eastnor Castle (Tier 2, official-site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7226 — TIME — Here's Where That Castle in 'Succession' Is Really Located (Tier 1, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7227 — Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire — Eastnor Castle to Feature on TV (Tier 3, regional-tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7228 — The Book Trail — Doctor Thorne book trail (Courcy Castle / Eastnor Castle) (Tier 3, literary-travel; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7229 — The Canterville Ghost (1986 film) — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7230 — The Canterville Ghost (TV Movie 1986) — Filming locations — IMDb (Tier 3, film database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7370 — Media Storehouse / Mirrorpix (Birmingham Post and Mail Archive) – Sammy Davis Junior signing autographs whilst on location of One More Time (Tier 2, press-photo-archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7371 — TV Fanatic: The Amazing Race Season 17 Episode 1 Recap (Tier 3, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8353 — More Than Good Manners — Eastnor Castle (Tier 3, travel_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8864 — Radio Times — "Visit the real Greshamsbury Park and the handsome houses in Doctor Thorne" (archived via the Internet Archive) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8869 — AceShowbiz — The Amazing Race Season 17 Episode 1 recap & summary ("They Don't Call It the Amazing Race for Nothin'") (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8878 — Media Magpies — review of The Canterville Ghost (1986), distinguishing it from the 1985 (Hollywood Hills) and 1996 (Knebworth House) versions (Tier 3, review; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8879 — Sophie Neville (author/actress) — first-hand location memoir of the 1994/5 BBC "Little Lord Fauntleroy" (adapted by Julian Fellowes, dir. Andrew Morgan) (Tier 3, eyewitness_account; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9160 — Internet Archive — The Canterville Ghost (1986 HTV film; producers Dromgoole/Meyer/Graham Scott/Sheldon; starring John Gielgud, Ted Wass, Andrea Marcovicci) item record (Tier 2, archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9161 — Variety — review of Little Lord Fauntleroy (1995 BBC TV mini-series), production credits (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9162 — CinemaBlend — The Amazing Race Watch: They Don't Call It The Amazing Race For Nothin'! (Season 17 Episode 1 recap) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9663 — Discover Parks — Hamnet: filming locations in Herefordshire (Eastnor Castle screen credits) (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 Agatha Raisin filmed?

Eastnor Castle, in Ledbury, Herefordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Agatha Raisin. This property has also appeared on screen in Doctor Thorne, Little Lord Fauntleroy, One More Time, Succession.

Where was Doctor Thorne filmed?

Eastnor Castle, in Ledbury, Herefordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Doctor Thorne. This property has also appeared on screen in Agatha Raisin, Little Lord Fauntleroy, One More Time, Succession.

Where was Little Lord Fauntleroy filmed?

Eastnor Castle, in Ledbury, Herefordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Little Lord Fauntleroy. This property has also appeared on screen in Agatha Raisin, Doctor Thorne, One More Time, Succession.

Where was One More Time filmed?

Eastnor Castle, in Ledbury, Herefordshire, is a real-world filming location used for One More Time. This property has also appeared on screen in Agatha Raisin, Doctor Thorne, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Succession.

Can you visit Eastnor Castle?

Yes — Eastnor Castle is open to the public. Hours: Open selected dates Easter–end of September; grounds 10:30am–5:30pm, castle (state rooms) 11:30am–4:00pm, last castle admission 3:30pm. Admission: Castle & grounds (Sept rate): Adult £15.50, child (3-15) £9.50, family (2a+3c) £45; summer rate slightly lower; book online.

Who designed Eastnor Castle?

Eastnor Castle was designed by Robert Smirke.

Where is Eastnor Castle located?

Eastnor Castle is located in Ledbury, Herefordshire.