Elizabeth: The Golden Age has 8 confirmed filming locations in United Kingdom.
Conspirators' Meeting
At the ruins of Waverley Abbey, Catholic conspirators dispense justice to a suspected traitor.
Waverley Abbey
Execution Scene
The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, takes place in the Lady Chapel of Winchester Cathedral.
Winchester Cathedral
Fotheringay Castle
Eilean Donan Castle is depicted as Fotheringay Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots is imprisoned.
Eilean Donan Castle
Inspiring Troops
Elizabeth inspires her troops from horseback at Brean Down, standing in for Tilbury.
Brean Down
Mary's Execution
The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, unfolds within the historic Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great.
St Bartholomew the Great
Queen's Barge
The Queen's barge floats down the River Cam, showcasing a picturesque scene as she travels.
River Cam
Spanish Court
The dark interior of Westminster Cathedral serves as the gloomy Spanish court where King Philip II plots the invasion of England.
Westminster Cathedral
Whitehall Court
Ely Cathedral stands in for Elizabeth's court where she confronts the Spanish ambassador about the invasion plot.
Ely Cathedral
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Where was Elizabeth: The Golden Age filmed?
Elizabeth: The Golden Age has 8 confirmed filming locations in United Kingdom. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
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