The film "The Remains of the Day" (1993) was primarily shot in various historic locations across England, especially in the South West region. Key filming locations include:
- Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire : Used for the exterior and driveway of the fictional Darlington Hall, as well as some exterior shots. Interiors were not filmed inside Dyrham Park initially due to access restrictions, but some interior shots were later allowed
- Badminton House, Gloucestershire : Served as the interior for many scenes of Darlington Hall, including the entrance hall, servants' quarters, and conservatory
- Powderham Castle, Devon : Used for iconic interior scenes such as the staircase, hall, music room, and bedroom. It also provided the setting for the pre-war conference and banquet scenes
- Corsham Court, Wiltshire : Featured for the library, dining room, and some conference rooms of Darlington Hall
- Weston-super-Mare, Somerset : Stood in for the town where Stevens travels to meet Miss Kenton, including scenes on the Grand Pier, Winter Gardens Pavilion, and the Royal Pier Hotel (now destroyed by fire)
- Additional locations include the Hop Pole Inn and The George Inn in Limpley Stoke and Norton St Philip, respectively, as well as the Chew Valley near Priddy for countryside scenes
In summary, the film was shot across multiple stately homes and locations in Gloucestershire, Devon, Wiltshire, and Somerset, with Dyrham Park and Badminton House being central to the depiction of Darlington Hall
