The second season of Netflix’s hit series The Gentlemen expands its criminal underworld far beyond British country estates, introducing viewers to stunning new filming locations across the UK and Italy. According to reports from Immobiliare.it and ComingSoon.it, creator Guy Ritchie’s stylistic blend of aristocratic heritage and gritty crime reaches picturesque Italian shores alongside returning English manors.
The English Country Estates Behind Halstead Manor
While the fictional Halstead Manor belongs to the Horniman family, its on-screen appearance relies on a meticulous combination of several historic English properties. According to location details documented by Immobiliare.it, the primary exterior facade belongs to Badminton House in Gloucestershire. As the authentic residence of the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, the property’s Somerset family lineage dates back to 1612.
Location supervisor Iggy Ellis noted that production chose Badminton House because it retained the lived-in look of an active home rather than a sanitized museum. Wandering paths, authentic hunting gear, and naturally aged architecture provided the gritty realism required for the series. Meanwhile, interior scenes for Halstead Manor were filmed at Stoke Court in Buckinghamshire—including the study where Freddie shoots Tommy Dixon—while Loseley Park in Surrey provided surrounding woodlands and the gamekeeper’s cottage.
Stepping Into London’s Underground
Moving away from country manors, the production utilized distinct urban backdrops across London. The historic Reform Club on Pall Mall serves as the dramatic stand-in for Pinky’s Club, while Billingsgate Market hosts the operational base for the Liverpool crew. Exterior shots of towering urban environments also feature the Brandon Estate in Kennington, anchoring the series in sharp architectural contrast.
The Italian Expansion on Lago Maggiore
For the second season, protagonist Eddie Horniman travels to Italy, bringing high-stakes drama and criminal negotiations to the shores of Lago Maggiore in Piedmont. Filming took place across Verbania, Pallanza, Intra, and Stresa between June and July 2025. This Italian leg introduces new characters played by Sergio Castellitto as mafia boss Marco Moretti, Benedetta Porcaroli as Countess Isabella Savanza di Parma, and Michele Morrone as fixer Cico Maldini.
Among the key Italian backdrops is Villa Rusconi-Clerici in Verbania, a late 19th-century residence overlooking the lake that doubles as Isabella’s estate. The production even constructed a temporary pier to accommodate classic Riva speedboat arrivals. Additional scenes were captured at the Belle Époque Grand Hotel Majestic in Pallanza and the nearby San Leonardo Church, which served as the setting for an elaborate wedding sequence decorated with imported olive trees and Mediterranean florals.
Fans eager to track the characters’ footsteps can visit these verified European landmarks, bridging the gap between high-end British aristocracy and sunlit Italian lakeside drama.
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