‘Tis but a scratch!  

Monty Python and the Holy Grail, released in 1975, is a cult classic comedy from the minds of the British comedian troupe, Monty Python’s Flying Circus (which features John Cleese, who Potterheads will recognize as Nearly Headless Nick in the Harry Potter series). 

To the uninitiated, throw together history, slap-stick comedy, and quick wit, and you’ll get a Monty Python movie (just don’t take that “history” part too factually).  

Here’s where you can find the Monty Python and the Holy Grail filming locations around England, Scotland, and Wales.  

Image Credit: Getty Images, theasis. Image Location: Doune Castle, Stirling, Scotland

Monty Python and the Holy Grail filming locations 

Say “Ni” no more and head to these Monty Python and the Holy Grail filming locations in the UK. 

Doune Castle 

Closest station: Dunblane 

Not far from Stirling, Doune Castle was one of the main Monty Python and the Holy Grail filming locations. Castle Doune was Monty Python’s Castle of de Lombard, Camelot, Swamp Castle, and Castle Anthrax. Though other sites were used, Doune Castle was shot from different angles so it could portray multiple castles in the film. 

🚆 Trainline trivia: You can find another Monty Python and the Holy Grail filming location in Stirling. Head to the Bridge of Allan to see where the knights “found” Castle Anthrax.  

Glen Coe 

Closest station: Bridge of Orchy 

Up in the Highlands, Glen Coe Scotland set the stage for many of the outdoor Monty Python and the Holy Grail filming locations, like the Bridge of Death. Strap your hiking shoes on and venture out to find the Three Sisters and the Meeting of Three Waters (all accessible without answering three questions or knowing the difference between an African and a European swallow). 

Castle Stalker 

Closest station: Connel Ferry 

Castle Stalker is a 14th-century castle perched on an islet of Loch Linnhe. In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, it was the Castle Anthrax where Sir Galahad stumbled upon a group of women. You can admire it from Portnacroish; or, if you’re feeling lucky, try to nab one of the limited private tours available each year.  

After a 3-hour journey from Glasgow Central or a 4-hour journey from Edinburgh Waverley, prepare to ferry-hop your way around the lochs where you’ll also find Achanduin Castle and Castle Coeffin. 

Tomnadashan Mine 

Closest station: Perth 

We can almost promise you that the Rabbit of Caerbannog doesn’t live in the Tomnadashan Mine, which served as the location for the knights’ fight with the bunny. The mine is up on Loch Tay, so you’ll need to catch a coach from Perth. Make it an overnight stay if you can: you’ll want to wander the trails around the loch and see The Black Watch Castle & Museum in Perth. 

Image Credit: Getty Images, tirc83. Image Location: Kidwelly Castle, Kidwelly, Wales

Bodiam Castle 

Closest station: Robertsbridge 

One of two castles that only used a quick exterior shot for a Monty Python and the Holy Grail filming location (the Swamp Castle in the “Tale of Sir Lancelot”), Bodiam Castle is located in the High Weald National Landscape southeast of London. Bodiam Castle is a 14th century moated castle with a ruined interior that’s accessible to explore. 

Robertsbridge is less than 90 minutes from London Charing Cross; add in a 10 minute cab ride and you’re there in an hour and a half. Be sure to ride the Bodiam steam trains near the castle, too.  

Kidwelly Castle 

Closest station: Kidwelly 

The lone Monty Python and the Holy Grail filming location in Wales, Kidwelly Castle’s exterior was only shown briefly at the beginning of the film. No filming beyond the scene-setter shot took place. Also called “Castell Cydweli” in Welsh, this 12th-century Norman castle is just under 4 hours from London via London Paddington and Cardiff Central.   

Take the train, not your invisible horses 

What we love about chasing the Monty Python and the Holy Grail filming locations by train is that you don’t need to be a fan of the British comedy troupe.  

Whether you can quote Monty Python and the Holy Grail from front to back or only know it as the dusty VHS tape that your dad never watches but refuses to part with, you can enjoy this castle-hopping adventure by train.  

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Header Image Credit: Getty Images, WLDavies. Image Location: Castle Stalker, Scotland

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