Where was Sanctuary filmed? The real town in England and all the locations
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Now back for the second season, Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale was filmed primarily in Ireland.
The supernatural drama series is set in the fictional town of the same name in England, in a modern world where witchcraft is a tangible reality.
Adapted from the bestselling novel "Sanctuary" by V.V. James, the show revolves around Sarah Fenn (played by Elaine Cassidy), the town's go-to witch for unconventional solutions to its issues.
Here is our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations of Sanctuary. You’ll find the locations listed in order of first appearance, with new Season Two updates below in the article.
The supernatural drama series is set in the fictional town of the same name in England, in a modern world where witchcraft is a tangible reality.
Adapted from the bestselling novel "Sanctuary" by V.V. James, the show revolves around Sarah Fenn (played by Elaine Cassidy), the town's go-to witch for unconventional solutions to its issues.
Here is our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations of Sanctuary. You’ll find the locations listed in order of first appearance, with new Season Two updates below in the article.
The town of Sanctuary, England
The establishing shots of Sanctuary are aerial footage filmed in Lynton, a picturesque town located in the Exmoor National Park in North Devon, England.
Lynton is known for its charming Victorian architecture, scenic landscapes, and the unique cliff railway connecting the town to the coastal village of Lynmouth, located just below.
However, Sanctuary's town square with the clock tower and several other key locations were filmed in Enniskerry in County Wicklow, Ireland.
Surrounded by the lush landscapes of the Wicklow Mountains, Enniskerry is located near the Powerscourt Estate and Gardens.
Powerscourt is one of Ireland's finest country estates, which has been featured as a filming location for many productions including Vikings and Into the Badlands.
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The Sanctuary house
Bridget Paterson's gorgeous house is a fine mansion in Moorlands, adjacent to Greystones Golf Club.
Built in 1903, this elegant six-bedroom Edwardian home was on the market in 2022 for nearly three million dollars.
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Abigail Whitehall's house is the luxurious five-bedroom mansion featured in The Apprentice Ireland TV series, located about 45 minutes drive from Dublin city in Knockbawn, Enniskerry, Co.
Situated on a stunning 12-acre site atop the hills, this magnificent 6,200 square foot property offers both grandeur and seclusion.
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The Sanctuary Senior School is actually St. Columba's College, an independent boarding and day school located in Whitechurch.
Founded in 1843, the school has a rich history and is associated with the Church of Ireland.
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This house in Sanctuary is a restored villa called Innismaan, located on Queen’s Park in Monkstown, Dublin.
Situated in a densely built suburb, the 1870 villa features a large 0.9-acre garden.
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The church and cemetery is the Gothic Revival style St. Mary's Church in Ennyskerry.
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The coastal scenes were filmed in Dún Laoghaire.
The Garton house is a beautiful three-story residence home located at 3 Seapoint Avenue.
Offering panoramic views over Dublin Bay, this luxurious property is available for rent for €10,000 per week.
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Some scenes were also filmed on the University College Dublin campus in Belfield, a suburb about four kilometers south of Dublin city center.
Built in the '60s, some areas of this prestigious university feature Brutalist architecture.
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Some of the beach scenes were filmed at Bray Bay, known for its long promenade and pebble beach on Ireland’s east coast in County Wicklow.
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The lake is Lough Tay, a striking freshwater lake in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland.
Often called the ‘Guinness Lake’, this is a popular filming location, especially for fans of the Vikings series, as this is where the Kattegat village set was filmed.
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The Sanctuary hearings in London in season two were filmed in the Main Hall at the King’s Inns in Dublin.
This 18th-century historic building is home to the Honorable Society of King’s Inns, Ireland’s oldest law school.
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Mr. Alton’s manor is the Killruddery House, a historic Elizabethan-style estate near Bray in County Wicklow.
Home to the Earls of Meath for over 400 years, the estate is open to visitors and has also been featured in many productions, including The Tudors, Irish Wish, and As Luck Would Have It.
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The Fuchsia House Bed & Breakfast is a former rectory house, built between 1825 and 1830, in Wallstown Glebe, County Cork.
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Otis’ house is a traditional-style townhouse called Kylemore House in Bray, County Wicklow.
Dating from 1905, the house has six bedrooms and three bathrooms.
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The scenes in the countryside where filmed in the Wicklow Mountains National Park area, known for dramatic mountains, scenic lakes and extensive walking trails.
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The Glenmacnass Waterfall, a scenic cascade in the Wicklow Mountains near the Sally Gap, tumbling down a steep granite slope beside the R755 road, appears at the end of the first episode.
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The Sanctuary Police Headquarters are the Municipal District of Bray Civic Offices building.
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The Sanctuary town hall in the fourth episode is the Irishtown Gospel Hall and Chapel of Ease in Dublin.
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Redhaven Manor is Oldcourt Castle, a 16th-century tower house located on private property in the centre of Bray.
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4 comments:
1- Anonymous - Jan 14, 2025, 12:05 PM
I think half the reason I watch is because of the gorgeous locations, gardens and sets.
2- Anonymous - Dec 30, 2025, 9:08 AM
Beautiful locations to film this show, thank you!
3- Anonymous - Jan 13, 2026, 2:20 PM
I’m sure in episode 6, there is a brief shot of Bosham, West Sussex.
4- Anonymous - Jan 15, 2026, 9:05 AM
I’d like to know where that gorgeous little green cottage in the woods is, as well as the small hall where they had the town meeting in the 4th episode of season 2. It looks like it may have been a church at one time, and I’m curious. The filming locations are one of the best things about the show!
1- Anonymous - Jan 14, 2025, 12:05 PM
I think half the reason I watch is because of the gorgeous locations, gardens and sets.
2- Anonymous - Dec 30, 2025, 9:08 AM
Beautiful locations to film this show, thank you!
3- Anonymous - Jan 13, 2026, 2:20 PM
I’m sure in episode 6, there is a brief shot of Bosham, West Sussex.
4- Anonymous - Jan 15, 2026, 9:05 AM
I’d like to know where that gorgeous little green cottage in the woods is, as well as the small hall where they had the town meeting in the 4th episode of season 2. It looks like it may have been a church at one time, and I’m curious. The filming locations are one of the best things about the show!
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