The Bridgerton, Thor, Les Misérables film spots in Greenwich

With films like Pirates of the Caribbean, The Crown and Thor filmed there over the years, Greenwich has become one of the top filming locations for TV and film, with many visiting to scope out its iconic filming spots.

Greenwich offers a long history rich with Georgian architecture earning it the prestigious title as a World UNESCO Heritage Site.

Taking 45 minutes just over 2 miles, this walking route takes you on a tour of some of Greenwich’s most iconic landmarks that have appeared in TV and film.

Here’s what you need to know:

Ranger’s House

Location: Chesterfield Walk, SE10 8QX

Begin your walk at Ranger’s House – an 18th century Georgian villa on the borders of Blackheath and Greenwich, famously known as the Bridgerton house in Netflix’s smash-hit period drama.

 Ranger’s House is famously known as the Bridgerton house in Netflix’s smash-hit period drama. (Image: English Heritage)

This villa, draped in seasonal wisteria, has famously appeared in the last three seasons of the show and is rumoured to appear in the fourth.

Now owned by English Heritage, you’ll find the Wernher Collection here, a hidden gem of over 700 artworks – think Renaissance paintings, French furniture and medieval jewels.

Greenwich Park

Afterwards take a walk through Greenwich Park – one of London’s oldest enclosed parks dating back to 1433.

This scenic park with views of London has famously appeared in a number of films like the 1995 version of Sense and Sensibility and Before I Go To Sleep.

Greenwich Park is one of London’s oldest enclosed parks, dating back to 1433. (Image: The Royal Parks)

Royal Observatory

Dating back over 300 years and built to help with naval navigation, this iconic landmark designed by Christopher Wren has appeared in films like The Secret Agent – a dramatic adaptation of the novel written by Joseph Conrad.

If you have time, head in to the observatory to learn more about its history and its significant role in astronomy and space exploration, where you can also see the world’s largest refracting telescope.

The Royal Observatory dates back over 300 years and built to help with naval navigation. (Image: National Maritime Museum, London)

Queen’s House

After a walk through Greenwich Park head towards The Queen’s House – a 17th century palace built in 1616 for Anne of Denmark.

This elegant structure, built in the fashion of the Courts of Versailles, has famously appeared in a number of shows like Bridgerton and The Crown, and the film Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

The Queen’s House is a 17th century palace built in 1616 for Anne of Denmark. (Image: National Maritime Museum, London)

The house is free to enter and features the iconic Tulip Staircase, which is one of Greenwich’s most Instagram-worthy spots.

Old Royal Naval College

Just across the road from The Queen’s House, The Old Royal Naval College is one of Greenwich’s most iconic landmarks dating back to the 17th century and designed by Christopher Wren.

The Old Royal Naval College is one of Greenwich’s most iconic landmarks dating back to the 17th century. (Image: Old Royal Naval College)

This iconic building was named by IMDB as the UK’s number one filming location, appearing in numerous films and TV shows like Les Misérables, Pirates of the Caribbean, Thor and Napoleon.

Don’t miss other locations in the college like the Painted Hall, which appeared in The Crown, and The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, which appeared in season three of Bridgerton.

The Pelton Arms

The Pelton Arms is a traditional pub just 10 minutes from Greenwich Park. (Image: Google)

Finally, finish up with a drink at The Pelton Arms – a traditional pub just 10 minutes from Greenwich Park.

This park famously appeared in the Only Fools and Horses prequel Rock and Chips, serving as the iconic Nag’s Head pub.