After The Crown landed on Netflix on November 9, everyone has been talking about the fact and fiction of the series based on the Royal Family.
The fifth season gripped audiences and soared to the number one spot in 37 countries on the platform, with millions tuning in worldwide to watch the next fictionalised instalment about the British Royals in the 1990s.
Fans saw Princess Diana and Prince Charles' marriage breakdown, how the BBC orchestrated Diana's infamous Panorama interview, while public opinion changed about an 'ageing' Queen.
Yet, it’s not just the storylines that have left us Googling for the truth in the fiction, it’s the stunning locations too.
It turns out that a lot of these stately homes, castles and manor houses can be found in the UK and are open to the public to visit all-year round.
Here are a list of the sprawling properties which were used in the hit series:
Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire
This beautiful cathedral was used as The Crown’s very own Westminster Abbey as a stand-in for the marriage ceremony of Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles.
That’s right, the flashes of the wedding you see throughout season four and five were actually filmed outside this stunning Hampshire location.
It will cost guest from £10 to get a ticket to enter this place of worship, or feel free to soak up the atmosphere outside and those beautiful exteriors.
Burghley House, Lincolnshire
This stately home is often seen in period dramas including the 2005 film, Pride and Prejudice were the house served as Judi Dench’s character’s home.
In The Crown, Penny and Prince Philip drove their carriage through the grounds, before several of the interior shots were also filmed inside the impressive building.
The iconic golden gates are also available to view, as Princess Diana drives up to meet with Queen Elizabeth ahead of her infamous interview being aired on the BBC.
Burghley House hosts events all year round and can be visited for as little as £6.
Wilton House, Salisbury
Wilton House is another location that TV fans will notice from not only Netflix ’s hit The Crown, but regency drama, Bridgerton too.
The house was built back in 1544 and boasts glorious state rooms and 14,000 acres on the estate. You can tour around the impressive grounds, house and exhibitions for just £18.
Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire
Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire is often used as a double for Buckingham Palace on the show.
The House was built in 1874 by the Rothschild family, and according to the National Trust, it remains one of the most visited properties in the UK. You can visit this attraction for a slightly pricer investment of just over £30.
Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd
The Crown fans can also venture further afield to North Wales to see this beautiful spot that served as Prince Charles’ home in the series.
The castle was first built in 1283 by Edward I of England to help control the newly conquered area. Now, it remains one of the most recognisable locations on The Crown and visitors can purchase a ticket to the house for around £6.75.
Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire
Alongside Burghley House, Belvoir Castle is the other location that is used throughout season 5 to act as the interior and exterior of Winsor Castle.
It doubles as the Queen and Prince Phillip’s residence and fans can visit to see many of the interior locations from the show.
For a £9 ticket, you can tour the castle and gardens and the guides will even point out which locations on the site were used in the Netflix show.
Knebworth House, Hertfordshire
The interior of Knebworth House stood were used as Balmoral Castle the Royal Family’s residence in Scotland for the fifth season of the show.
Meanwhile, the exterior shots of Balmoral was filmed at the look-alike Ardverikie castle.
During your visit, you can explore the House along a 28-acre formal garden, including a maze, fine trees and a wilderness area with a Dinosaur Trail. All for just a £15 ticket.
London Coliseum, London
The London Coliseum was used as a filming location in the latest season of The Crown too, as the tourist attraction was used to recreate the Dominion Theatre during the Royal Variety Performance of 1995.
The London Coliseum is one to visit if you're a fan of the show for tickets starting at just £10.
