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 recorded source groups · SRC-1405, SRC-1406 - Architectural style: Palladian
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1405, SRC-1407 - Designed by Nicholas Revett
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1405, SRC-1407 - Built in 1740
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1405, SRC-1406 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1405, SRC-1407, SRC-3343 - Appeared in Downton Abbey (tv, 2010-2015)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1408, SRC-1406 - Appeared in The Importance of Being Earnest (movie, 2002)
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4373, SRC-1408, SRC-4447, SRC-7392 - Appeared in The Duchess (movie, 2008)
confidence 85/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4373, SRC-1408, SRC-4447, SRC-2056 - Appeared in Labyrinth (movie, 1986)
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4373, SRC-1408, SRC-7393, SRC-7394 - Appeared in Foyle's War (tv, 2002-2015)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-4373, SRC-1408, SRC-7395 - Appeared in The Crown (tv, 2016-2023)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-4447, SRC-4373, SRC-3115 - Appeared in A Clockwork Orange (movie, 1971)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-10383, SRC-1408, SRC-11116 - Appeared in X-Men: First Class (movie, 2011)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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)
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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
How is West Wycombe Park connected to A Clockwork Orange?
West Wycombe Park, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has a documented connection to A Clockwork Orange. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Downton Abbey, Foyle's War, Labyrinth, The Crown.
How is West Wycombe Park connected to Downton Abbey?
West Wycombe Park, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has a documented connection to Downton Abbey. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include A Clockwork Orange, Foyle's War, Labyrinth, The Crown.
How is West Wycombe Park connected to Foyle's War?
West Wycombe Park, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has a documented connection to Foyle's War. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include A Clockwork Orange, Downton Abbey, Labyrinth, The Crown.
How is West Wycombe Park connected to Labyrinth?
West Wycombe Park, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has a documented connection to Labyrinth. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 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.