Near Mere, Wiltshire

The world-famous landscape garden at Stourhead has been delighting visitors for over 250 years. At its centre is a magnificent lake surrounded by classical temples, mystical grottoes and rare and exotic trees.

In (2005) a rain-soaked Darcy makes his first, unsuccessful proposal to a rain-soaked Lizzie at Stourhead's Temple of Apollo. Set high above the lake, the dramatic setting and beauty of the Temple proved perfect for this intense and romantic scene. So perfect in fact that the film's director Joe Wright didn't need Adam Richards, the film's location manager, to go and look for a setting for this scene as Joe had always imagined it taking place here. Adam explained why the Temple was the director's first and only choice: ‘Joe loved the idea of this emotional scene being played out while sheltering from the elements. The Temple, with its elevated position over the gardens below, was the ideal backdrop.'

Visit to explore the 1,072 hectare (2,650 acre) Stourhead estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.

Uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead House with an Italian ‘Grand Tour' adventure and enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid ‘picnic perfect' lawns and extensive parkland.

Pictured left and above: The world-famous landscape garden at Stourhead; Keira Knightley as Lizzie Bennet at the Temple of Apollo. Pictured below: Botallack's Wheal Crowns building. Pictured right: Luke Evans as Vlad in Dracula Untold; The world-famous basalt columns of Giant's Causeway; Matt Smith as Doctor Who at Dyrham Park.