The adaptation of the musical Wicked has gained significant attention in the film industry, earning 10 Oscar nominations and taking home two Oscars.
However, it's not just the dazzling performances that are stealing the show – Britain's most enchanting landscapes are also taking centre stage.
Both the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs in East Sussex and the vibrant tulip fields of Norfolk have starring roles.
Visitors can discover the real-life locations that inspired the film’s settings and explore related experiences that transport them into their own fairy tale adventures.
Whether wandering through vibrant flower fields or exploring majestic castles, Britain’s charming destinations are the star of the show.
The Seven Sisters Country Park, home to a series of chalk cliffs along the Sussex Heritage Coast, takes centre stage in the opening scene of Wicked.
This scenic setting is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and its scenic trails offer far-reaching views across the English Channel.
Visitors can explore the park’s coastline, enjoy birdwatching, or take a walk to Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain.
Ivinghoe, near Luton, was transformed into Munchkinland, featuring colourful cottages and the iconic Yellow Brick Road.
Ivinghoe Beacon offers stunning panoramic views and marks the start of the Ridgeway National Trail.
Waddesdon Manor, a short drive from Ivinghoe, is a French Renaissance-style château famed for its opulent interiors, art collection, and landscaped gardens, as well as its appearances in The Crown, Queen Charlotte, and Cinderella (2021).
With a history dating back to the late 19th century, the estate’s beautifully restored rooms and extensive grounds make it a prime destination for history lovers and film buffs alike.
Tulip fields near King’s Lynn in Norfolk bring colour to the big screen, representing the vibrant and whimsical elements of Wicked.
Belmont Nurseries, the UK’s largest tulip grower, cultivated nine million tulips specifically for the film, transforming their fields into a kaleidoscope of hues that helped bring Munchkinland to life.
Each spring, the fields are open to visitors, who can walk among the rows of tulips and explore the 20-acre nursery, which grows more than 100 different varieties.
For those who prefer strolling through woodlands, Badbury Hill in Oxfordshire bursts into life from late April to early May, with a carpet of bluebells beneath beech trees.
Micheldever Woods in Hampshire provides another bluebell haven in spring, when the forest floor is transformed into a sea of blue.
Rhossili in Wales, where fields of sunflowers stretch towards the sky from July onwards, offers an idyllic setting for long walks, accompanied by panoramic views across Rhossili Bay.
Scotland also celebrates spring in spectacular style at Brodie Castle in Forres, where thousands of daffodils bloom across the historic estate each April.
Dunrobin Castle in Sutherland, Scotland, is one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited castles, featuring fairy tale spires and turrets resembling a French château.
It overlooks the Moray Firth and offers dazzling interiors with ornate ceilings and antique furniture. Eilean Donan Castle in the Scottish Highlands, built in the 13th century, has appeared in Highlander and James Bond: The World Is Not Enough. Castell Coch in Wales, a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle, has been the setting for numerous productions, including Doctor Who.
Conwy Castle in the north, built by King Edward I in the late 13th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of military architecture from its era.
Its towering turrets and well-preserved great hall transport visitors back to the days of knights, sieges, and medieval warfare. -TradeArabia News Service