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Stanway House

Lambeth Palace and Thomas More scenes in Wolf Hall. Tickets needed; allow allow 1–2 hours.

On screen as: Lambeth Palace and Thomas More scenes
Series and episodes: Wolf Hall (2015)
Access: Tickets needed
Time needed: Allow 1–2 hours
Where: Stanway, Gloucestershire

On screen

How Stanway House appears

Stanway House stands in for Lambeth Palace in the first Wolf Hall series. The National Trust filming map also associates it with the questioning of Elizabeth Barton and Thomas More, alongside flashbacks in which the young Cromwell meets More. These are production connections to a Gloucestershire house, not claims that the historic London events happened at Stanway. The variety of scenes gives the location a broader role than one exterior establishing shot, although the source does not provide a public room-by-room filming itinerary.

The real place

What you can visit

Stanway is a country house with a particularly limited public opening pattern compared with the cathedral stops in this guide. Its house and garden visit therefore needs to lead your planning, rather than becoming an optional detour late in the day. The advertised summer opening days offer a chance to see the real property that supported the drama’s London interiors. Ask the venue about specific access needs before travelling, as a historic house route may include steps or restricted areas.

Put Stanway first when choosing dates: its restricted summer afternoons determine whether this stop is possible.

National Trust 2015 filming map ↗

Getting there.

The official site advertises public opening on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in June, July and August. Confirm the year’s dates and afternoon admission arrangements before setting out. This rural Cotswold stop is easiest by car or a pre-arranged taxi; use the venue’s visitor directions and parking instructions. Do not assume that a nearby railway arrival provides an onward public transport connection to the gate.

Official visitor information ↗Open in Google Maps ↗Read the visiting guide →

Common questions

Planning a responsible visit

What does Stanway represent in Wolf Hall?

The 2015 filming map names Lambeth Palace and scenes involving Elizabeth Barton and Thomas More. It also records the young Cromwell’s encounter with More among the material filmed here.

Can I visit throughout the year?

The advertised public pattern is Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during June, July and August. Arrange your date around the official calendar rather than expecting daily house opening.

How should I plan transport?

Treat Stanway as a rural house visit with a car or booked taxi for the final stage. Confirm the return journey before arrival, especially with a short afternoon admission window.

Plan your visit