Even if you’ve never heard of Alnwick Castle, chances are you’ve *seen* it. Maybe it was while watching Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, as first-year wizards learned to fly broomsticks on the lawn. Or perhaps in *Downton Abbey*, *Transformers: The Last Knight*, or even *Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves*. This castle is no stranger to the camera — and once you see it in person, you’ll understand why.

If you’ve ever dreamed of walking through history — the kind filled with royal banquets, ghostly whispers, and intrigue — then Hampton Court Palace might just be your favorite daydream come true. Tucked away beside the River Thames in southwest London, this architectural wonder has seen everything from extravagant Tudor feasts to fiery royal scandals. It's a palace that wears its drama proudly.