With a trio of films thus far in the series, it’s no surprise that many parts of Europe were used in filming Bridget Jones’s Diary, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, and Bridget Jones’s Baby. Here are a few of our favorites as well as their nearest train stations if you’d care to visit.
Starring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant, the Bridget Jones film series is currently a trio of movies focused on the misadventures of a woman in London as she strives to better herself and find love.
Image Credit: Getty Images, AndyRoland. Image Location: Snowshill, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Where was Bridget Jones filmed?
The best filming locations for Bridget Jones’s Diary
Bridget Jones’s parents' house was filmed in Snowshill, Gloucestershire with Hall’s Piece as the set piece. You’ll need a cab to get all the way to Snowshill, but a train to Moreton-in-Marsh gets you nearly there.
When Daniel and Bridget go on a getaway together, they stay at the Stoke Park Hotel in Buckinghamshire. And if you can afford a night at this 5-star hotel, then you can certainly afford the quick cab ride from Slough train station.
The best filming locations for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
If you’re hoping to run across a sprawling green into the arms of your lover like Mark and Bridget did, then Primrose Hill Park is the place. This greenspace in London overlooks Regent’s Park and is between the Swiss Cottage and Chalk Farm tube stations.
Piccadilly Circus made an appearance in the first film and continues in the sequel, both times seeings its billboards flash messages from Bridget’s diary. Walk up the stairs into the sunlight from Piccadilly Circus tube station, just like Bridget.
The best filming locations for Bridget Jones’s Baby
We’ll answer the question “which bridge does Bridget Jones walk over in Bridget Jones’s Diary” in a moment, but first we’re calling out Southwark Bridge in London that she trotted over in the third film. London Bridge station is the closest train station to the south bridge entrance.
Finally, we want to give a shout-out to one of our favorite train stations for making it into Bridget Jones’s Baby: St. Pancras International.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Julian Elliott Photography. Image Location: St Pancras International, London, UK
What to know about filming locations for Bridget Jones
Where is Mark Darcy’s house in Bridget Jones?
Mark Darcy lives in Richmond on King’s Road, not far from many of the filming locations for Ted Lasso, actually. Richmond is located southwest of Central London, and while it looks far on a map, England’s wonderful train network will get you there in minutes.
Closest train station to King’s Road: Richmond
Which ski resort was Bridget Jones filmed at?
For Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, the cast and crew ventured over to Austria for filming on the slopes. She skis the Schlegelkopf in Lech am Arlberg, a lovely ski resort about 90 minutes west of Innsbruck.
Closest train station to Lech am Arlberg: Langen am Arlberg Bahnhof
Image Credit: Getty Images, Cris Cantón. Image Location: Tower Bridge, London, UK
What bridge does Bridget Jones walk over?
Bridget Jones walks across Tower Bridge in Bridget Jones’s Diary. You won’t find us in the theater aghast when the credit roll: strolling across Tower Bridge is as quintessential of a shot to a first-time visitor as it is to a Hollywood producer. If you haven’t walked across this Victorian bridge and viewed the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, do so during a Bridget Jones filming locations walking tour.
Closest train station to Tower Bridge: London Bridge station
Was Bridget Jones filmed at a real festival?
Yes and no. In Bridget Jones’ Baby, Bridget does attend a concert. Filming took place in the same Somerset fields that host the Glastonbury Festival. However, filming did not take place during Glasto. Instead, some additional scenes were quickly filmed at Croke Park in Dublin during an actual Ed Sheeran concert.
Closest train station to Glastonbury: Castle Cary
Where is the wedding scene in Bridget Jones Baby?
No spoilers here, but in Bridget Jones’ Baby, Bridget finally makes her decision and weds one of the handsome men that’ve tagged along through the series. The wedding scenes were filmed at Saint Lawrence Church in West Wycombe. This Buckinghamshire setting is a real wedding venue, in case you needed ideas for a destination wedding with a novel theme.
Closest station to West Wycombe: High Wycombe
Image Credit: Getty Images, pelvidge. Image Location: St Lawrence Chruch, West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Which pub is the Leaky Cauldron?
Here’s one of the strangest crossovers we never saw coming: Bridget Jones and Harry Potter. Bridget Jones’ flat is located on Bedale Street in Borough Market, London, above The Globe Pub. The original filming location for the exterior of the Leaky Cauldron is on Stoney Street, just around the corner and under the train bridge. It’s odd to think that you’d have a 50/50 chance of running into Renée Zellweger or Tom the Barman when you wander London's most popular food market.
Closest train station to Borough Market: London Bridge station
Will there be a fourth Bridget Jones movie?
Yes, Bridget Jones 4 is in the works with Helen Fielding, the author of the Bridget Jones novels, penning a script. Word on the street is that the story will be adapted from her third Bridget Jones book, Mad About The Boy. No news yet on when it’ll be released in theaters.
Cinematic train-ing
Planning a cinematic sweep of Europe while on vacation? Here’s a list to get you started:
- Netflix’s Murder Mystery
- Paddington
- The Holiday
- Under the Tuscan Sun
- Notting Hill
- Mission: Impossible
- The Sound of Music
- V for Vendetta
See them all by train. Download the Trainline app and build an itinerary with the ease and comfort of Europe’s extensive train network.
Header Image Credit: Getty Images, Barry Winiker. Image Location: Piccadilly Circus, London, UK