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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

‘Bridgerton factor’ sends visitors flocking to English stately homes

Adjoa Andoh, Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn and Simone Ashley in super dresses
Adjoa Andoh, Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn and Simone Ashley in Bridgerton. Photograph: Liam Daniel/Netflix

Bridgerton, the steamy soap-opera take on Regency England full of decadent costumes, dashing dukes and elegant backdrops, has once again shot to the top of the Netflix charts. And one industry is reaping the benefits – England’s stately homes.

The regal properties are reporting a “Bridgerton factor” aspeople enchanted by the baroque interiors and bucolic gardens of the hit show decide to visit its real life landmarks.

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