Architecture on screen · 1987
The Princess Bride filming locations
Historic English houses help give the kingdom of Florin its tangible medieval world.
Directed by Rob Reiner · 2 documented locations
Haddon Hall
Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Successive medieval and Tudor builders
Penshurst Place
Penshurst, Kent, United Kingdom
Medieval builders; later Sidney family additions
Haddon Hall
On screen: Florin castle setting
Haddon Hall’s own filmography confirms the production’s use of the house and its historic architecture.
- Architect / attribution
- Successive medieval and Tudor builders
- Building chronology
- 12th–17th centuries
- Place
- Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
In the film
Movie frames and production stills are shown separately from photographs of the real building. Film and image credits remain with their respective owners.
Movie frame
The Princess Bride Limited · Scene image source
Movie frame
The Princess Bride Limited · Scene image source
Filming evidence
Penshurst Place
On screen: Prince Humperdinck’s castle hall
Kent Film Office identifies Penshurst Place among the locations used for the film. The historic house supplies a real hall within the fictional royal setting.
- Architect / attribution
- Medieval builders; later Sidney family additions
- Building chronology
- Great Hall 1341; later extensions
- Place
- Penshurst, Kent, United Kingdom
In the film
Movie frames and production stills are shown separately from photographs of the real building. Film and image credits remain with their respective owners.
Movie frame
The Princess Bride Limited · Scene image source
Movie frame
The Princess Bride Limited · Scene image source
Filming evidence
Filming does not imply public access. Many locations remain homes, workplaces or heritage sites; consult each venue before visiting.