West Wycombe Park is a Palladian landmark in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Downton Abbey (2010-2015), The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) and The Duchess (2008) among other productions. Built in 1740, it was designed by Nicholas Revett, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust (house and grounds; contents remain with the Dashwood family).
Location: West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe, HP14 3AJ, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in West Wycombe, High Wycombe
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1405, SRC-1406 - Architectural style: Palladian
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1405, SRC-1407 - Designed by Nicholas Revett
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1405, SRC-1407 - Built in 1740
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1405, SRC-1406 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1405, SRC-1407, SRC-3343 - Appeared in Downton Abbey (tv, 2010-2015)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1408, SRC-1406 - Appeared in The Importance of Being Earnest (movie, 2002)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4373, SRC-1408, SRC-4447, SRC-7392 - Appeared in The Duchess (movie, 2008)
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4373, SRC-1408, SRC-4447, SRC-2056 - Appeared in Labyrinth (movie, 1986)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4373, SRC-1408, SRC-7393, SRC-7394 - Appeared in Foyle's War (tv, 2002-2015)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4373, SRC-1408, SRC-7395 - Appeared in The Crown (tv, 2016-2023)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4447, SRC-4373, SRC-3115 - Appeared in A Clockwork Orange (movie, 1971)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10383, SRC-1408, SRC-11116 - Appeared in X-Men: First Class (movie, 2011)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10239, SRC-4373, SRC-12724
Ownership history
Current owner — National Trust (house and grounds; contents remain with the Dashwood family) (since 1943)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-1405, SRC-13779, SRC-14718, SRC-1406
Current owner — National Trust (house and grounds; contents remain with the Dashwood family) (since 1943)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-1405, SRC-13779, SRC-14718, SRC-1406
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10239 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/x/X-Men-First-Class.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10383 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/c/Clockwork-Orange.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11116 — Chilterns National Landscape – West Wycombe (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12724 — MovieMaps – X-Men: First Class filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13779 — https://www.chilterns.org.uk/map_marker/west-wycombe-park/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1405 — West Wycombe Park — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1406 — West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill — National Trust (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1407 — West Wycombe Park — Parks & Gardens (Historic England Register text) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1408 — The famous films and TV shows shot in West Wycombe Park — Buckinghamshire Live (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14718 — VisitGardens.co.uk — West Wycombe Park (National Trust) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2056 — The Duchess film locations – movie-locations.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3115 — GoodtoKnow (Future plc) — Where was The Crown filmed? Season 1-5 filming locations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3343 — Buckinghamshire Council Historic Environment Record — West Wycombe House (MBC11797) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4373 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4447 — westwycombeestate.co.uk (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5437 — National Trust — West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill (Contact us / Getting here) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5689 — AccessAble (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5690 — Great British Gardens (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7392 — West Wycombe Park, Buckinghamshire – Filming Location (The Jane Austen Film Club) (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7393 — Filming Locations for Labyrinth (1986) (Movie-Locations.com) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7394 — Labyrinth at West Wycombe Park – filming location (Sceen-it) (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7395 — "Foyle's War" The Hide (2010) – Filming locations (IMDb) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Seasonal/limited: grounds open approx. early Apr-late Aug; house open approx. Jun-late Aug. Mon-Thu by guided tour only (house tickets first-come first-served from 14:00); free-flow on Sun & Bank Holidays.
Admission: National Trust members free; non-members pay an admission charge (check NT website for current price). Free onsite parking; car park opens 14:00.
Frequently asked questions
Where was A Clockwork Orange filmed?
West Wycombe Park, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for A Clockwork Orange. This property has also appeared on screen in Downton Abbey, Foyle's War, Labyrinth, The Crown.
Where was Downton Abbey filmed?
West Wycombe Park, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for Downton Abbey. This property has also appeared on screen in A Clockwork Orange, Foyle's War, Labyrinth, The Crown.
Where was Foyle's War filmed?
West Wycombe Park, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for Foyle's War. This property has also appeared on screen in A Clockwork Orange, Downton Abbey, Labyrinth, The Crown.
Where was Labyrinth filmed?
West Wycombe Park, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for Labyrinth. This property has also appeared on screen in A Clockwork Orange, Downton Abbey, Foyle's War, The Crown.
Can you visit West Wycombe Park?
Yes — West Wycombe Park is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Seasonal/limited: grounds open approx. early Apr-late Aug; house open approx. Jun-late Aug. Mon-Thu by guided tour only (house tickets first-come first-served from 14:00); free-flow on Sun & Bank Holidays.. Admission: National Trust members free; non-members pay an admission charge (check NT website for current price). Free onsite parking; car park opens 14:00..
Who designed West Wycombe Park?
West Wycombe Park was designed by Nicholas Revett.
Where is West Wycombe Park located?
West Wycombe Park is located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.