Burghley House returns as Windsor Castle in The Diplomat Season 4
Burghley House will once again appear on screen in the highly anticipated fourth season of Netflix’s political drama The Diplomat, released on Netflix from 15 October 2026.
Filming took place at Burghley this spring, with the Estate providing the setting for a US Presidential arrival and visit to Windsor Castle in the series. Scenes include a Presidential convoy travelling through the parkland and a formal gathering in North Court, bringing Burghley’s distinctive architecture and instantly recognisable surroundings to the big screen.
The series features an acclaimed cast, including Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, Celia Imrie, Ato Essandoh, Aidan Turner, Nana Mensah, Bradley Whitford and Rory Kinnear.
Burghley previously portrayed Windsor Castle in the award-winning historical drama The Crown, and its latest appearance in The Diplomat highlights the enduring appeal of the House as a filming location for major screen productions.
Set within sweeping Capability Brown parkland, Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the 16th century. Its magnificent architecture, historic interiors and distinctive sense of place continue to provide an atmospheric backdrop for filmmakers, bringing the history and character of the House to audiences around the world.
Burghley has appeared in numerous productions, from The Flash and The Crown to Pride and Prejudice, demonstrating its role as one of England’s most sought-after filming locations. Visitors exploring Burghley House can discover some of the very rooms and spaces seen on screen, experiencing first-hand the grandeur and history that make the House such a distinctive setting for film and television.
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Burghley’s return as Windsor Castle is another exciting chapter in the House’s long connection with film and television, offering audiences a glimpse of its remarkable interiors and parkland. For visitors, there is something special about recognising a familiar room or setting and seeing it in a new light on screen.
