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Parade Gardens
Bath, UK
Wonka's wanderings through the town streets, losing his last coin and ending up at the boarding house, were filmed at Parade Gardens in Bath. Bath is famous for its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture, adding an authentic and visually stunning backdrop to the film's scenes set in the town.
Eltham Palace
London, UK
The wood-panelled Art Deco home of Slugworth was filmed at Eltham Palace, a restored medieval manor house with a glamorous 1930s interior. Eltham Palace has been featured in various films and is known for its stylish ambiance, making it a fitting location for Slugworth's elegant residence.
Rivoli Ballroom
London, UK
The mid-credits film show scene, where Larry stages his comeback gig, was filmed at the Rivoli Ballroom in London. The Rivoli Ballroom is a historic venue built in 1913 and is the only remaining intact 1950s ballroom in London, adding a nostalgic charm to Larry's performance.
Bodiam Castle
London, UK
The scenes featuring the ruined castle, where Wonka fulfills his ambition of opening a chocolate factory, were filmed at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex. Bodiam Castle, dating back to the 14th century, is known for its picturesque ruins and has been featured in several films, adding a sense of grandeur and history to Wonka's new venture.
The Cobb
Lyme Regis, UK
The scene where Wonka arrives at the Dorset port of Lyme Regis was filmed at The Cobb, a picturesque breakwater built in the 13th century. The Cobb achieved literary fame in Jane Austen's "Persuasion" and cinematic fame in "The French Lieutenant's Woman" in 1982, making it a notable location rich in cultural history.
Radcliffe Camera
Oxford, UK
The library scenes where Noodle's mother works were filmed at the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford, a circular 18th-century library and a reading room for the historic Bodleian Library. The Radcliffe Camera is an iconic landmark in Oxford and adds academic prestige to the film's portrayal of Noodle's mother's workplace.
Wonka
2023
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