Painshill Park - Five Arch Bridge
About This Bridgerton Filming Location
The elegant Five Arch Bridge at Painshill Park served as a romantic backdrop for Simon and Daphne's intimate conversations in Bridgerton Season 1. This 18th-century stone bridge spans the picturesque Serpentine Lake and was featured prominently in early episodes as the perfect setting for Regency-era promenading. Charles Hamilton designed this architectural masterpiece as part of his vision to create a living painting across the 158-acre landscape garden. The bridge's classical proportions and lakeside setting made it an ideal choice for Netflix's period drama, where characters could stroll and engage in the social customs of 1813 London high society. The Five Arch Bridge represents the pinnacle of English landscape garden design, combining functionality with aesthetic beauty. Its appearance in Bridgerton has made it one of the most recognizable filming locations from the series, drawing visitors from around the world to walk in the footsteps of their favorite characters.
Fan Pilgrimage Tips
- • Best photo opportunities are typically in the early morning or late afternoon for ideal lighting
- • Bring props or costumes to recreate iconic scenes from Bridgerton
- • Check local weather conditions and dress appropriately for outdoor locations
- • Respect any filming restrictions and private property boundaries
- • Consider visiting during off-peak times to avoid crowds and get better photos
Visiting Information & Practical Details
Address
Cobham, Surrey, UK
Photo Opportunities and Best Views
Capture the bridge's reflection in the Serpentine Lake during golden hour for dramatic lighting effects
Capture the bridge's reflection in the Serpentine Lake during golden hour for dramatic lighting effects
Best time: Golden hour for reflections
Frame shots from the bridge looking across the lake toward the Turkish Tent and other follies
Frame shots from the bridge looking across the lake toward the Turkish Tent and other follies
Best time: Late morning for folly photography
Use the bridge's arches to create natural frames for portraits and landscape photography
Use the bridge's arches to create natural frames for portraits and landscape photography
Best time: Midday for framing effects
Visit during different seasons to capture the changing foliage around the lake and bridge
Visit during different seasons to capture the changing foliage around the lake and bridge
Best time: Seasonal visits for variety
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