Visit Castle Howard, Bridgerton’s Clyvedon Castle, from Cliff House

With Season 4 of Bridgerton about to drop on Netflix, attention is once again turning to the grand locations that bring Regency London and its surrounding estates to life.

One of the most recognisable is Castle Howard, which appears in Bridgerton as Clyvedon Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Hastings. Its monumental façade, sweeping staircase and extensive grounds provide the backdrop for some of the series’ most memorable scenes.

Castle Howard as Clyvedon Castle

Standing just outside York, Castle Howard is one of England’s great stately homes. In Bridgerton, it becomes Clyvedon Castle, a place defined by scale, symmetry and carefully designed landscapes.

Visitors today can walk the same terraces and parkland used on screen, explore the gardens at a slower pace, and take in views that feel deliberately composed. Even without a Bridgerton connection, it is a place that invites lingering rather than rushing.

A well placed base at Cliff House

Cliff House Holiday Cottages sit on the edge of the North York Moors, around half an hour from Castle Howard. That distance works well. Close enough for a relaxed day trip, far enough away to return to somewhere that feels removed from the visitor flow.

Guests often mix a day at Castle Howard with quieter local experiences, village pubs, woodland walks or time back on site. It is a contrast that many find appealing, particularly after spending time at a landmark estate.

Bridgerton inspiration, Yorkshire reality

Bridgerton may be fiction, but the landscapes it draws on are real and accessible. Castle Howard’s role as Clyvedon Castle is a reminder that North Yorkshire continues to play a starring part in period drama storytelling.

For those planning a Bridgerton-inspired break, Cliff House Holiday Cottages offer a calm, practical base for exploring Castle Howard and the wider region, with space, flexibility and room to slow the pace once the day’s exploring is done.