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Westonbirt House takes centre stage in the new Netflix adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, streaming 15 January

Nestled in 210 acres of parkland near Tetbury, Westonbirt House provided a fittingly grand backdrop for Netflix’s forthcoming Agatha Christie adaptation, The Seven Dials. Chosen for it’s period elegance, the Grade I listed mansion was transformed into the heart of Christie’s 1920s world during an extensive summer shoot in 2024. The series streams globally on 15 January 2026.

Production teams selected Westonbirt for its authentic period architecture, sweeping staircases, and film-friendly layout – ideal for a story steeped in mystery, aristocracy and intrigue.

Filming Highlights at Westonbirt House

The Seven Dials crew spent eight weeks on site, making full use of the mansion’s grand interiors and extensive grounds. With the main shoot lasting nine days, Westonbirt House became a bustling production hub housing crew dining, hair & make-up, equipment stores and the video village in buildings across the Westonbirt Estate.

Key filming spaces included:

• The Great Hall became a striking backdrop for arrival and gathering scenes
• The Library was the perfect setting for the tense interrogation sequence
• The Reading Room was host to a beautifully staged dinner scene
• Mr Holford’s Bedroom from whence one character makes a daring escape

 

Other rooms used for filming included Mrs Holford’s Bedroom, the Ante Library, Sedgwick, the Head’s Drawing Room, The Great Hall Balcony, the Italian Gardens and the long sweeping driveway. Cast members Mia McKenna-Bruce and Martin Freeman were among those filming on location at Westonbirt House.

A Proven Location for Film and Television

Westonbirt House is no stranger to the screen. The estate recently appeared as ‘Wallace University’ in Netflix’s Sex Education Season 4 and has also hosted productions for the BBC and Paramount+.

With versatile interiors, ample crew facilities, and easy access from London, Bristol and Bath, it continues to attract both UK and international productions seeking a period mansion or stately home filming location.

Behind the Scenes

The Seven Dials team brought their own catering and stayed locally during the two-month shoot. Filming wrapped in September 2024, with a long post-production period ahead of its January 2026 release – a testament to the scale and polish of this new Christie adaptation.

Explore Westonbirt House for Your Next Production

From grand halls, staterooms and Victorian staircases to formal gardens and sweeping parkland, Westonbirt House offers a wealth of cinematic opportunities. To learn more about filming at Westonbirt House and arrange a location visit, please visit the main page

Filming at Westonbirt House

For media & production enquiries please contact events@westonbirt.org or call the Team on +44 (0)1666 881 338

When not hosting a wedding or event, quietly behind the scenes, Westonbirt House and Gardens is a stunning, thriving film and photoshoot location.

Full of Victorian splendour and period details, Westonbirt House is a Victorian mansion filming location in the heart of The Cotswolds that combines historic grandeur with breathtaking scenery. An architectural gem set within the Gloucestershire countryside that lends itself as a school, university campus, royal residence, country retreat and even an historic institutional building.

Location scouts, production managers, fashion photographer and commercial directors, look no further for an ideal shoot location. Westonbirt House and wider portfolio of partner estates may be the ideal backdrop for your next film or photoshoot.

A Victorian Masterpiece with Authentic Period Detail

Built in the 1860s by the Holford family, Westonbirt House is a shining example of High Victorian architecture, brimming with original period features. From its dramatic stone façade and ornate wood paneling to its sweeping staircases and stained-glass windows, the house offers an authentic, rarely-matched period setting.

Grand yet versatile, the interiors feature a variety of rooms ideal for both cast and crew. Ranging from richly decorated formal spaces, gardens and grounds and adaptable education spaces that can double as boarding school, sports club or grand hotel. Along with parking, hard standing, wardrobe, green rooms and space for technical teams and crew, Westonbirt House and partner estates combine as a range of adaptable settings for feature films, period dramas, television series, fashion editorials, and brand campaigns.

Wishford Locations in the heart of The Cotswolds

Westonbirt House, Holford House and Hatherop Castle are collectively home to over 200 acres of parkland, ornamental gardens, ponds and a lake. The picturesque style grounds, Italian Gardens and Victorian Glass House are perfect for cinematic shots, high-end fashion shoots and luxury product photography. Their proximity to London, Bath and Bristol make the collection of locations a practical and accessible choice for both UK and international productions.

Filming Credits & Portfolio

Westonbirt House has already featured in a number of film and television productions, cementing its reputation as one of the most film-friendly stately homes in the Cotswolds. The estate can be adapted to suit a wide range of eras and styles, from historical narratives to modern luxury settings. Holford House and Hatherop Castle are newly offered as part of the Wishford Locations portfolio.

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If you’re searching for Cotswold filming locations with historic grandeur, visit the dedicated filming page and get in touch with the Team for further information, images, floor plans and to book a tour.  Film at Westonbirt House