The film "The Remains of the Day" was filmed in the United Kingdom.

Filming locations:

Darlington Hall

In the film

Scene where a car drives along the road leading to the mansion. A large tent is set up near the entrance, with people walking around. A voiceover explains that the estate owners have gone bankrupt and are selling it. But no one wants to buy the house, so the new owner decided to demolish it and sell the stone.

In reality

The scene was filmed at Dyrham Park, in the United Kingdom. It is an English Baroque country house. It was built between 1692 and 1704 on the site of a Tudor manor. It is now owned by the National Trust and open to visitors.

Pier

In the film

Scene where Stevens and Miss Kenton stroll along the promenade. The heroine confides in the man. They decide to sit on a bench, and at that moment the streetlights come on. The pier lights up in white and green, and passersby applaud the beauty.

In reality

The scene was filmed at Grand Pier in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, located on the Bristol Channel in England. The pier was built for entertainment purposes and opened in 1904. The structure is listed as a building of special architectural interest deserving special protection.

Music Room

In the film

Scene where guests gather in the music room. There, the baroness performs a musical number. Cardinal whispers to Stevens that he would like to continue their conversation about nature. Stevens looks tired, which the cardinal notices.

In reality

The scene was filmed inside Powderham Castle, located in Exminster. The fortified manor was built in the 1390s, then expanded and significantly altered in the 18th and 19th centuries. The castle is the residence of the Courtenay family, Earls of Devon, and is currently open to the public.