Where was The Diplomat filmed? The House & all the Locations
Posted by Ra Moon
Now back for its third season, The Diplomat was filmed primarily in the United Kingdom, Paris, and New York.
Starring Keri Russell as Ambassador Kate Wyler, the show features many magnificent locations, including grand homes and historic buildings in and around London.
The series revolves around a newly appointed U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom who is tasked with resolving international conflicts.
Welcome to our guide to all the filming locations of The Diplomat. You'll find the locations in order of appearance, with the updates for the new Season 3 listed below in the report.
Starring Keri Russell as Ambassador Kate Wyler, the show features many magnificent locations, including grand homes and historic buildings in and around London.
The series revolves around a newly appointed U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom who is tasked with resolving international conflicts.
Welcome to our guide to all the filming locations of The Diplomat. You'll find the locations in order of appearance, with the updates for the new Season 3 listed below in the report.
The Diplomat Locations
The establishing shots of the U.S. Embassy in London were filmed at the actual diplomatic mission building in Nine Elms.
This new building, which opened in 2017, is the largest American embassy in Western Europe.
Winfield House in The Diplomat
The Winfield House is the official residence of the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
In real life, this house, built in 1936, is located in Regent's Park and has the second-largest private garden in London after that of Buckingham Palace.
However, the Winfield House that appears in the series was filmed at Wrotham Park, a large country house in South Mimms, Hertfordshire (pictured).
Image courtesy of Netflix - Real Winfield House Map
Completed in 1754 and rebuilt in neo-Palladian style in 1883, Wrotham Park is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.
This fabulous property has been used as a filming location in many productions including Downton Abbey, The Crown, and Bridgerton.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building is an impressive 18th-century Italianate complex on Whitehall.
During the series we can appreciate the Old World charm splendor of the Grand Staircase (upper picture), the Grand Locarno Room, and the Durbar Court (lower pic) in the former India Office.
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The funeral scene was filmed at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
Located on the River Thames, the ensemble of buildings at Maritime Greenwich is a monumental UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is also a popular tourist attraction and filming location for hundreds of productions, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Skyfall, and The Sandman, just to name a few.
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The house where CIA Station Chief Eidra Park (played by Ali Ahn) and Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi) are staying is one of the eight terraced houses on Grosvenor Crescent in London's Belgravia district.
This street is considered the UK's most expensive residential area - each house has an average house price of nearly £17 million (about $21 million).
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This scene from the second episode, "Don't Call It a Kidnapping", was filmed at the Rose Deli Café, formerly known as O Fumeiro.
This former Portuguese restaurant in Nine Elms has closed for good.
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The gala in the fourth episode, "He Bought a Hat", was filmed in the dazzling Livery Hall at Drapers' Hall in London.
Located in the heart of The City, this historic 1770s hall is now a spectacular event venue.
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The country house in the fifth episode, "The Dogcatcher", is Ditchley Park near Charlbury in Oxfordshire.
Considered one of the finest houses in the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill used this vast estate as a secret weekend retreat during the Second World War.
This 18th-century Palladian-style mansion was also featured in The English series.
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The SIS or MI6 Building at Vauxhall Cross, bombed out in the 007 movie Skyfall, appears in the sixth episode, "Some Lusty Tornado".
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Drayton Beauchamp is a unique house in Buckinghamshire.
Believed to have been built around 1620, this 4-bed thatched house has been featured in several movies and films.
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The wine shop in the seventh episode, "Keep Your Enemies Closer," is the old wine merchants Berry Bros. and Rudd on St. James's Street.
Founded in 1698, the business has grown into an international company with six offices worldwide.
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This restaurant was filmed at the Smith & Wollensky steak house, located at Covent Garden Riverside in London.
With its luxurious décor and sophisticated atmosphere, the restaurant offers a fine dining experience.
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The scene pictured was shot at 116 Pall Mall, an event and wedding venue near Trafalgar Square.
Originally built in the early 1820s, the building features grand Georgian architecture and elegant interiors.
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The Royal Institute of International Affairs at Chatham House in the series finale, "The James Bond Clause", was filmed at the Royal Society of Arts in central London.
The society is located in a 1774 Georgian townhouse boasting the Great Room decorated with 18th-century paintings.
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The scenes in Paris were filmed at the Palais-Royal in Paris, home of the Conseil d'État (French Council of State).
Built in the 17th century for Cardinal Richelieu, it later became the residence of the French royal family until they lost their heads in the French Revolution.
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The Parisian restaurant is Le Saint-Régis, a cozy eatery located on the Saint-Louis island in the center of the city.
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Like the new John Wick 4 movie, The Diplomat had also the privilege of filming inside the famous Louvre Museum in Paris.
We see a scene with the iconic Winged Victory of Samothrace and this one pictured with The Coronation of Napoleon on the Denon Wing.
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The very last scene of season one was filmed on the Pont Royal, situated between the Louvre and the Orsay Museum over the Sena River.
In the series, Kate must navigate the ups and downs of her relationship with her husband, Hal Wyler (played by Rufus Sewell), who is also a career diplomat.
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The new second season locations
The funeral in the second episode of the second season takes place in London's famous St Paul's Cathedral.
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The fourth episode, "The Other Army", features the stunning Inveraray Castle, a grand baronial estate in Argyll, Scotland.
Built in the 18th century, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll combines a mixture of Gothic, Palladian, and French architectural styles.
Surrounded by picturesque gardens, the castle is open to the public during certain seasons to explore its opulent interiors.
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The shop scene was filmed in a store on Inveraray's Main Street.
This small town is known for its whitewashed Georgian architecture, the castle, and the scenic views over Loch Fyne and the surrounding hills.
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The nuclear partnership dinner in the season finale, "Dreadnought", was filmed at the Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.
Known for its grand architecture, this splendid baroque estate is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
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The new third season locations
In the second episode of the third season, "Last Dance at the Country Club," Kate is seen walking along Edgware Road, between the Marylebone and Paddington areas of London.
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This episode also features scenes filmed in Parliament Square Garden in Westminster, with the iconic Houses of Parliament serving as a backdrop.
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This was also an easy location to spot: the central Trafalgar Square appears in both episodes three and five.
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The funeral farm scenes in the third episode, "The Riderless Horse", were filmed at Sundial Farm in Ossining, NY.
Built in 1780, this scenic property in Westchester County offers a tranquil, rural setting while remaining close to New York City.
The estate is occasionally used for private events and filming, thanks to its picturesque countryside charm.
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As Tudum reported, most of the interiors of the Blair House in DC were filmed at DeSeverky Mansion on Long Island.
This elegant Gold Coast estate, built in 1918, features opulent interiors, making it a popular venue for weddings, events, and film productions.
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Additionally, a few scenes in the Blair House were filmed at the Lotus Club in Manhattan, a private social and cultural club near Central Park, renowned for its exclusive membership and elegant setting.
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Penn’s villa in Amagansett in the sixth episode is actually the Seacroft Estate on Centre Island in Oyster Bay, NY.
Designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, the estate was developed in the early 20th century, with the main residence constructed around 1906.
Boasting 10 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, two tennis courts, and a pool with views of the bay (featured in the series), the house can be rented for around USD 3,000 per night.
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The Trowbridge house in the season finale, "Schrodinger's Wife", was filmed at Coe Hall within the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, located in Oyster Bay, NY.
This English Tudor-style mansion, built in the 1910s, has 67 rooms surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and a greenhouse, which appears in one of the scenes.
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5 comments:
1- Anonymous - May 2, 2023, 2:29 AM
Your photo of the real Winfield House is wrong, it's a brick-faced building!
2- Anonymous - Dec 21, 2023, 1:12 AM
Can you check the location of the hotel she was staying in the last episode? Was it Hotel Brighton on Rue de Rivoli? (100m away from Pont Royal) We just stayed there this week and I watched the series coming back on the plane and the room is identical to the room we stayed in!
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3- Ra Moon - Dec 21, 2023, 5:38 PM
It doesn't look like it, sorry.
4- Anonymous - Nov 18, 2024, 7:31 PM
Very nice article, much appreciated!
5- Anonymous - Feb 3, 2025, 1:54 AM
Which building is used for the internal shots within the Foreign Office?
1- Anonymous - May 2, 2023, 2:29 AM
Your photo of the real Winfield House is wrong, it's a brick-faced building!
2- Anonymous - Dec 21, 2023, 1:12 AM
Can you check the location of the hotel she was staying in the last episode? Was it Hotel Brighton on Rue de Rivoli? (100m away from Pont Royal) We just stayed there this week and I watched the series coming back on the plane and the room is identical to the room we stayed in!
Reply
3- Ra Moon - Dec 21, 2023, 5:38 PM
It doesn't look like it, sorry.
4- Anonymous - Nov 18, 2024, 7:31 PM
Very nice article, much appreciated!
5- Anonymous - Feb 3, 2025, 1:54 AM
Which building is used for the internal shots within the Foreign Office?
Ra Moon
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