Now that The King’s Speech has won the Oscar for Best Picture, there will likely be an increased interest in the movie, its subject, and its filming locations, many of which are already popular U.K. tourist destinations.
Check out a few of the movie’s most memorable locales and how you can relive the movie by visiting them in person:
Ely Cathedral
Cambridgeshire, England
Ely Cathedral stood in for Westminster Abbey in the movie but has its own equally interesting history. It dates back to the 12th century and has been featured in several other films, including Elizabeth: The Golden Age. The cathedral offers guided tours by appointment. For more information, call +44 (0)1353 660344 or email visits@cathedral.ely.anglican.org.
Lancaster House
London, England
The Lancaster House was used for the interior shots of Buckingham Palace and is located at Stable Yard, St James’s, London. For more information about the house, check out fco.gov.uk.
Hatfield House
Hertfordshire, England
Hatfield House is one of the Treasure Houses of England which are ten of the most magnificent palaces, houses and castles in England. The house is open for tours daily from April – September. Visit hatfield-house.co.uk/ for more information.
Knebworth House
Hertfordshire, England
Knebworth, which dates back to 1490, was used for several exterior shots in The King’s Speech. The house and its grounds (including a dinosaur trial), opens for the season on March 26. For more information visit knebworthhouse.com.
[Sources: Wikipedia, IMDb, Expatriate Living]
