From Regency London to the windswept Yorkshire moors, period dramas are inspiring fans to turn on-screen settings into real-world rail getaways. Since Bridgerton season four launched, Trainline data shows a rise in bookings to filming locations in the hit series.
Bath Spa, which frequently doubles for Regency-era London, has seen the strongest uplift, with bookings rising by 29%. Growth is also being seen across several London-area filming locations that appear in the show, each used as backdrops for aristocratic townhouses, royal residences and high-society gatherings throughout the series. Blackheath is up by 25%, Greenwich by 24%, Hampton Court by 14%, and Hatfield by 11%. The screen-to-station effect is also being seen following the recent cinematic release of Wuthering Heights, as audiences drawn to its dramatic landscapes look to experience Yorkshire’s moorland scenery first-hand. Bookings to Settle, the gateway to the Yorkshire moors, rose 52% around release weekend compared to the previous month, as audiences seek out the landscapes associated with Emily Brontë’s classic.
Sajjad Motamed, UK country manager at Trainline, said: “Viewers aren’t satisfied just by watching these stories unfold – they’re heading out to experience the settings for themselves. Our data reflects an increasing desire/need to experience locations first-hand.
“The figures reflect a wider revival in period and gothic storytelling, with these dramas creating a powerful connection to place. When audiences fall in love with a location on screen, they increasingly want to explore it in real life.
“From Bath’s Georgian streets to the Yorkshire moors, many of these destinations are well connected by rail and often just a short walk from the station, making it easier than ever to turn that inspiration into a day trip or weekend escape.”
In Bath, fans can explore several recognisable backgrounds used throughout the show in a single 46-minute walk, including Abbey Green, Royal Crescent, and Holbourne Museum.
Hampton Court Palace in Surrey appears as part of Queen Charlotte’s royal world, used for palace exteriors and formal garden scenes. Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is used for sweeping exterior shots and ceremonial settings that double for elegant Regency squares and grand London backdrops.
Ranger’s House in Blackheath serves as the exterior of the Bridgerton family home, representing the family’s London townhouse. Hatfield House in Hertfordshire is used for both interior and exterior scenes depicting aristocratic estates and high-society gatherings.
From Settle station, just minutes from the town centre, walkers can head towards open moorland, limestone cliffs and sweeping valley views that echo the wild landscapes associated with Heathcliff and Catherine.
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