The 8 Most Romantic Movie Scenes Set in England — and Where They Were Filmed

Mar. 15, 2025

Andrew Lincoln in ‘Love Actually.'.Photo:Alamy

Alamy

There’s nothing like watching two people fall in love onscreen.And what’s even better is when the story takes place in a location that elevates the plot even more and makes viewers swoon as much for the romance as they do for the setting. Whether it’s on the streets of London or the rolling English countryside, these films all take place amid memorable backdrops — some of which have inspired countless visits from fans trying to get in on the movie magic.FromLove ActuallytoPride and Prejudice,read on to learn more about the locations behind these beautifully romantic scenes — and which onesyou can visit in real life!

There’s nothing like watching two people fall in love onscreen.

And what’s even better is when the story takes place in a location that elevates the plot even more and makes viewers swoon as much for the romance as they do for the setting. Whether it’s on the streets of London or the rolling English countryside, these films all take place amid memorable backdrops — some of which have inspired countless visits from fans trying to get in on the movie magic.

FromLove ActuallytoPride and Prejudice,read on to learn more about the locations behind these beautifully romantic scenes — and which onesyou can visit in real life!

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Newlywed Bliss in ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Keira Knightly and Matthew Macfadyen in ‘Pride and Prejudice’.Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures

“No. No. You may only call me ‘Mrs. Darcy’ when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.”

“Then how are you this evening, Mrs. Darcy?”

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A Flirty Boat Ride in ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’

Renée Zellweger in ‘Bridget Jones Diary.'.Miramax

Miramax

There are many special moments throughout the saga that is the story of Bridget Jones, but one in particular takes place in a picturesque retreat in the English countryside. For Bridget and Daniel’s getaway — “This can’t be just shagging, a mini-break means true love” — the couple heads to the real life oasis of Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, England.

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Breaking Into a Private Park in ‘Notting Hill’

Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in ‘Notting Hill.'.Alamy

After they make their way into the park, Grant’s William poses the question “What in the world in this garden could make that ordeal worthwhile?” to which Roberts’ Anna responds with a big kiss.

“Nice garden,” he says.

04of 08Museum Dancing in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue.'.AmazonAs Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez) and Prince Henry’s relationship develops on screen inRed, White and Royal Blue,one of the most touching moments in the film comes when the two share a dance in the galleries of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.And while it might seem like a hard scene to pull off in the actual halls of the popular and historic museum, that’s exactly what the filmmakers did!“To be able to witness it in such a quiet state was really bizarre. Night shoots are disorienting at the best of times. It’s 5:00 in the morning, you’re trying to act and be emotional, and you’re in this truly beautiful, picturesque setting,” Nicholas Galitzine, who played the prince in the movietoldEWof the experience.“It was really cool to be able to explore it. It felt a bit likeNight in the Museum.It was a weird, surreal but extremely enjoyable experience.”

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Museum Dancing in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’

Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue.'.Amazon

Amazon

As Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez) and Prince Henry’s relationship develops on screen inRed, White and Royal Blue,one of the most touching moments in the film comes when the two share a dance in the galleries of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.

And while it might seem like a hard scene to pull off in the actual halls of the popular and historic museum, that’s exactly what the filmmakers did!

“To be able to witness it in such a quiet state was really bizarre. Night shoots are disorienting at the best of times. It’s 5:00 in the morning, you’re trying to act and be emotional, and you’re in this truly beautiful, picturesque setting,” Nicholas Galitzine, who played the prince in the movietoldEWof the experience.“It was really cool to be able to explore it. It felt a bit likeNight in the Museum.It was a weird, surreal but extremely enjoyable experience.”

05of 08Caroling in ‘Love Actually’Andrew Lincoln in ‘Love Actually.'.AlamyThough it’s hard to pick just one moment from this tear-jerking rom-com, one of the most memorable scenes inLove Actuallytakes place in the doorway ofKeira Knightly’s Juliet’s home. Andrew Lincoln’s Mark comes to the door and without saying a single word, confesses his love for her througha series of cue cards.Her charming pink home is located along the real-life row of colorful homes on St Lukes Mews in Notting Hill.In 2020, the Manchester Evening News reported that the home’s owner didn’t realize her new address was noteworthy when she bought it and has sincestruggled with the conveyor belt of tourists who come to visit it.

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Caroling in ‘Love Actually’

Andrew Lincoln in ‘Love Actually.'.Alamy

Though it’s hard to pick just one moment from this tear-jerking rom-com, one of the most memorable scenes inLove Actuallytakes place in the doorway ofKeira Knightly’s Juliet’s home. Andrew Lincoln’s Mark comes to the door and without saying a single word, confesses his love for her througha series of cue cards.

Her charming pink home is located along the real-life row of colorful homes on St Lukes Mews in Notting Hill.

In 2020, the Manchester Evening News reported that the home’s owner didn’t realize her new address was noteworthy when she bought it and has sincestruggled with the conveyor belt of tourists who come to visit it.

06of 08Running Through Snow in ‘The Holiday’Cameron Diaz and Jude Law in ‘The Holiday.'.Alamy; Columbia Pictures/ EverettAfter their whirlwind romance unfolds within the walls of the charming cottage on the English countryside, one of the most romanic scenes from 2006’sThe Holidaycomes after Cameron Diaz’s character Amanda gets in a cab to return to L.A. After a short while she realizes she has to turn around and runs through the snow to make it back to Jude Law’s Graham — so she does just that.Though recently Law revealed in aninterviewwith BBC Radio that the “cottage doesn’t exist,” thehouse that allegedlyinspiredit, Honeysuckle Cottage in Surrey, England is real.

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Running Through Snow in ‘The Holiday’

Cameron Diaz and Jude Law in ‘The Holiday.'.Alamy; Columbia Pictures/ Everett

Alamy; Columbia Pictures/ Everett

After their whirlwind romance unfolds within the walls of the charming cottage on the English countryside, one of the most romanic scenes from 2006’sThe Holidaycomes after Cameron Diaz’s character Amanda gets in a cab to return to L.A. After a short while she realizes she has to turn around and runs through the snow to make it back to Jude Law’s Graham — so she does just that.

Though recently Law revealed in aninterviewwith BBC Radio that the “cottage doesn’t exist,” thehouse that allegedlyinspiredit, Honeysuckle Cottage in Surrey, England is real.

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Secret Conversations in ‘Jane Eyre’

Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender in ‘Jane Eyre.'.Alamy

08of 08A Winning Kiss in ‘Wimbledon’Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany in ‘Wimbledon.'.Universal PicturesBefore there wasChallengers, the original onscreen “love match” took place inWimbledon, in which Paul Bettany plays English pro tennis player Peter Colt andKirsten Dunstplays rising American tennis star Lizzie Bradbury. While their relationship hits some twists and turns along the way, in the end love, ahem, conquers all and thetwo share an emotional kissfollowing his big win at — you guessed it — Wimbledon.Scenes for the film were actually captured during the 2003 Wimbledon Tournament, marking the only time in the history that such a thing had been allowed,Working Title Films said in a post to Instagram. The people who filled the stands were actual spectators of the match rather than extras.Colt’s fictional win was filmed amid a second round match between Tim Henman and Michael Llodra,The Guardianexplained.

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A Winning Kiss in ‘Wimbledon’

Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany in ‘Wimbledon.'.Universal Pictures

Before there wasChallengers, the original onscreen “love match” took place inWimbledon, in which Paul Bettany plays English pro tennis player Peter Colt andKirsten Dunstplays rising American tennis star Lizzie Bradbury. While their relationship hits some twists and turns along the way, in the end love, ahem, conquers all and thetwo share an emotional kissfollowing his big win at — you guessed it — Wimbledon.

Scenes for the film were actually captured during the 2003 Wimbledon Tournament, marking the only time in the history that such a thing had been allowed,Working Title Films said in a post to Instagram. The people who filled the stands were actual spectators of the match rather than extras.

Colt’s fictional win was filmed amid a second round match between Tim Henman and Michael Llodra,The Guardianexplained.

source: people.com