š¬š§ Step Into Pride & Prejudice's Painting-Perfect World!
š Stourhead isnāt just a gardenāitās a living 18th-century masterpiece and the real-life backdrop for Pride & Prejudiceās most iconic scene! If you only visit one estate in the UK, make it this one. š Stourhead, Wiltshire (A 2.5-hour train ride from Londonātotally worth it!) ⨠Must-See Spots 1ļøā£ The Temple of Apollo Where Mr. Darcy proposed to Elizabeth in the pouring rain! š¦ā¤ļø Stand here and gaze across the lakeāitās even more magical in person. 2ļøā£ Palladian Bridge A five-arched stone bridge that looks like itās straight out of a classical painting. The reflection on the water? Chefās kiss. 3ļøā£ The Grotto A hidden moss-covered cave with a tranquil poolāperfect for pretending youāre in a Gothic romance novel. 4ļøā£ The Pantheon A mini Roman temple perched on the hillside, offering postcard views of the entire estate. š How to Get There ⢠Train: From London Paddington to Gillingham (2h), then a 15-min taxi. ⢠Drive: ~2.5 hours via M3/M4 (parking on-site). Pro Tip: Visit in autumn when the leaves turn goldāitās next-level dreamy. š Which Pride & Prejudice location would YOU visit first? #UKTravel #PrideAndPrejudice #HiddenGems #BritishGardens