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Picturesque Places That Look Like Bridgerton

by Natalie | Published on Jan 30, 2021 | Last updated Jun 23, 2021 | Blog, England Travel

So, you’ve binged Bridgerton, and now your dreaming of being a duchess?

We all know that Netflix’s Bridgerton has taken the internet by storm. Corsets are back in style and suddenly everyone is drinking tea. As I’ve anxiously been awaiting the next season, I’ve had time to research 10 Picturesque Places that look like Bridgerton.

Now, you can envision your royal future with these beautiful places that look like Bridgerton.

I cordially invite you to read…

10 Places That Look Like Bridgerton

Places that have that Bridgerton ~vibe~ typically can be found in the UK and have beautiful landscapes and cobblestone roads.

1. Bath, Somerset, UK

The entire city of Bath is a World Heritage Site as it is known for its’ historic Roman-built baths. Do you recognize the striking golden architecture? Bath is one of the main filming locations for the show.

2. Oxford, England

Poet Matthew Arnold once deemed this stunning city “The City of Dreaming Spires.”

With beautiful gardens, medieval architecture, and historic colleges, Oxford truly looks like a city from a fairytale… Or Bridgerton!

Interested in learning more about Oxford? Check out my blog post about this fairytale city here.

3. York, UK

York is another city that was used as a filming location for Bridgerton. This historic walled city is famed for its cathedrals and stained glass details.

4. Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK

Chipping Campden is a small village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire. This charming market town was known as a popular wool trading hub back in the middle-ages. Isn’t it dreamy?

5. Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK

Shaftesbury is a village located in Dorset, England. Famous for “Gold Hill” (pictured below) which was featured in an iconic 1973 bread commercial, Shaftesbury is visited by tourists all over the world for a glimpse of this picturesque cobblestone street.

6. Cambridge, UK

Cambridge revolves around the prestigious university dating back to 1209, University of Cambridge. The city is strikingly beautiful with it’s spires and gothic architecture.

7. London, UK

Bridgerton wouldn’t be the same without the spicy secrets that stir in the iconic city of London. With so many stunning streets and dreamy facades, it’s no wonder that it was also a main filming location for the show.

8. Castle Combe, Wiltshire, UK

Castle Combe is a small village with a population less than four hundred! This is another charming town tucked away in the Cotswold area.

9. Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Ambleside is a town in Cumbria and sits on England’s largest lake, Windermere.

10. Kent, UK

Kent is a county located in South East England. With its many abbeys, churches, and castles throughout its countryside, Kent has total Bridgerton vibes!

Which of these 10 Places That Look Like Bridgerton is your favorite?

Let me know in the comments which of these Bridgerton-esque places caught your eye! Are there any that you’d add to your travel list?

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A Glimpse Into The Fairytale City of England

by Natalie | Published on May 18, 2020 | Last updated Jun 23, 2021 | Blog, England Travel

Nicknamed “The City of Dreaming Spires,” Oxford is truly the most magical fairytale-like city in all of England.

There is so much to love about this city, but I’ll keep it short and let the photos give it justice! Oxford is so unique because it is rich with history, and it’s booming with college students. It’s a beautiful city that is young at heart, yet has an old soul.

“Every city has a sex and an age which have nothing to do with demography. Rome is feminine. So is Odessa. London is a teenager, an urchin, and in this hasn’t changed since the time of Dickens. Paris, I believe, is a man in his twenties in love with an older woman.”
– John Berger

I’m reminded of this quote often when I think of Oxford. While I couldn’t give an exact profile of Oxford in that sense, you can’t help but notice this city has a distinct personality as you meander through the narrow alleyways and whimsical architecture.

Here are some photos to give you a glimpse into Oxford, the Fairytale City of England.

The Radcliffe Camera

The rad cam is one of the most famous landmarks in all of Oxford. It was constructed in 1737 and serves as a library to students of the University of Oxford.

My favorite thing to do in Oxford, is to simply just walk around the streets admiring all the beautiful architecture.

This may sound creepy, but when you get into the suburbs it is so fun to look at the windows of the houses, people here are really clever with their window displays.

The churches are beautiful!

“The Oxford Bridge of Sighs”

Another iconic landmark of Oxford! The official name is the Hertford Bridge, but due to it’s resemblance of the Venetian Bridge of Sighs, the name evolved.

Getting a rooftop view of the city is a must.

My favorite view of the city is from the top of the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, where you can get a stunning 360 view of the city, the Radcliffe Camera, and All Souls College.

Things to consider before you study abroad

This charming cinema was my favorite place to catch a movie. I wish more theaters where I live in the US were as cute as this!

Did you know Oxford is actually a real fairytale city in England? Can you visualize what classic tale resembles the photos below?

The scenic grounds of the University of Oxford colleges.

The college courtyards are absolutely stunning and are often times open to the public between certain hours! Pictured below are the famous grounds of Christ Church.