where was house of dragon filmed

House of the Dragon was filmed mainly in the UK, especially at Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios in England, with exterior scenes shot in Wales, Cornwall, and Devon, plus some locations in Spain and Portugal.

Notable filming spots

• Wales, including Anglesey, Conwy, and Gwynedd.

• Cornwall, including Kynance Cove and St Michael’s Mount.

• Spain, including Cáceres and the Basque Country.

• Portugal, including Monsanto Castle.

• Leavesden Studios in Watford for the main built sets and interior work.

Quick scoop

The production base shifted from Northern Ireland to Leavesden for the newer seasons, while outdoor scenery stayed spread across dramatic UK and European landscapes.

TL;DR

Most of the show’s “Westeros” look comes from a mix of studio work at Leavesden and real-world landscapes in Wales, Cornwall, Devon, Spain, and Portugal.