Kingscote is a Gothic Revival landmark in Newport, Rhode Island, and a filming location for The Gilded Age (2022-). Built in 1839, it was designed by Richard Upjohn, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by The Preservation Society of Newport County.
Location: 253 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Bellevue Avenue Historic District, Newport
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1202, SRC-1203, SRC-1204 - Designed by Richard Upjohn
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1202, SRC-1204 - Built in 1839
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1202, SRC-1203, SRC-1204 - Architectural style: Gothic Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1202, SRC-1204 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1202, SRC-1203, SRC-1204 - Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
confidence 85/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0370, SRC-0297, SRC-7368, SRC-7369, SRC-1205, SRC-1206
Ownership history
Current owner — The Preservation Society of Newport County (since 1972)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-5115, SRC-1203, SRC-5197, SRC-1202
Current owner — The Preservation Society of Newport County (since 1972)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-5115, SRC-1203, SRC-5197, SRC-1202
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0297 — Preservation Society of Newport County (Newport Mansions) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0370 — Newport Historical Society (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10093 — visitrhodeisland.com — Kingscote (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1202 — Kingscote National Historic Landmark Nomination (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1203 — Bellevue Avenue Historic District / Kingscote (mansion), Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1204 — Kingscote History, The Preservation Society of Newport County (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1205 — Filming Locations for The Gilded Age, Season 2 on HBO, Untapped New York (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1206 — Deep Dive into HBO's The Gilded Age, The Preservation Society of Newport County (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5115 — newportmansions.org (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5116 — visitrhodeisland.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5197 — Discover Newport (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7368 — Whats Going On In RI – Historic Newport mansions featured in The Gilded Age on HBO (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7369 — Newport This Week – Tour Goes Behind the Scenes of 'The Gilded Age' (Tier 2, news; 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: Seasonal — open Sundays-Tuesdays, June 1-Aug 31 (last admission 4pm); confirm dates on official site
Admission: Single-property ticket: Adult ~$25, youth (6-12) ~$10, under 6 free
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Gilded Age filmed?
Kingscote, in Newport, Rhode Island, is a real-world filming location used for The Gilded Age.
Can you visit Kingscote?
Yes — Kingscote is open to the public. Hours: Seasonal — open Sundays-Tuesdays, June 1-Aug 31 (last admission 4pm); confirm dates on official site. Admission: Single-property ticket: Adult ~$25, youth (6-12) ~$10, under 6 free.
Who designed Kingscote?
Kingscote was designed by Richard Upjohn.
Where is Kingscote located?
Kingscote is located in Newport, Rhode Island.