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The lavish royal drama tells the early reign of Queen Victoria – and, unable to film in the real palaces, dressed some of England’s grandest stately homes for the part, with a Yorkshire mansion standing in for Buckingham Palace itself.
Where was Victoria filmed?
Victoria was filmed across Yorkshire and the north of England – Castle Howard, Raby Castle and Wentworth Woodhouse – standing in for the royal palaces.
Every Victoria location, explained
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Buckingham Palace – Castle Howard
The palace interiors used the magnificent Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, among other grand houses.
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Raby Castle and Wentworth Woodhouse
Further royal settings used Raby Castle in County Durham and the vast Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire.
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York and the minsters
Ceremonial scenes used York and its grand ecclesiastical settings.
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The Yorkshire estates
Estates like Temple Newsam filled out the series’ opulent world.
Planning a visit
Castle Howard and Wentworth Woodhouse in Yorkshire are spectacular stately homes open to visitors – the grand real settings behind the series’ palaces.
Victoria Fun Facts
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Yorkshire plays the palaces Grand Yorkshire houses like Castle Howard stood in for Buckingham Palace and the royal residences.
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A vast stately home Wentworth Woodhouse, used in the series, has one of the longest facades of any house in England.
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Jenna Coleman leads Jenna Coleman played the young queen across the series.
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Castle Howard, again The house is a period-drama favourite, also famous as Brideshead.
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A young queen's reign The series dramatises Victoria’s early years on the throne.
Frequently Asked Questions
What house plays Buckingham Palace in Victoria?
Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, among other grand houses.
Where was Victoria filmed?
Across Yorkshire and the north of England – Castle Howard, Raby Castle and Wentworth Woodhouse.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Castle Howard and Wentworth Woodhouse are open to visitors.
Who plays Queen Victoria?
Jenna Coleman.
Is Victoria based on real history?
Yes – it dramatises the early reign of Queen Victoria.
