The film "The Remains of the Day" was primarily shot at several historic English country estates and locations:
- Dyrham Park in Gloucestershire was used for the exterior of Darlington Hall, including the driveway and the mansion's outside scenes
- Badminton House in Gloucestershire provided many interior shots of Darlington Hall, such as the entrance hall, servants' quarters, and conservatory
- Powderham Castle in Devon was used for key interior scenes like the staircase, hall, music room, and bedroom, especially the aqua-turquoise stairway scenes
- Corsham Court in Wiltshire was another major location for interior scenes, including the library, dining room, and some conference rooms
- Other filming locations included Weston-super-Mare (standing in for Clevedon), the Hop Pole pub and shops in Limpley Stoke, The George Inn in Norton St Philip, and various sites in Somerset and Bath
In summary, the film's locations were mostly in the South West of England, utilizing grand historic houses and estates to represent the fictional Darlington Hall and surrounding settings
