Fans of George R.R. Martin and of the narrative universe of Game of Thrones were among the first to fuel the phenomenon of cine-tourism, setting off to discover Westeros or, more precisely, the real places that brought to life the Western Continent on screen. With the release of every GoT season and of every prequel or spin-off, the most ardent enthusiasts have repeated the secular rite of adding to their travels stops at the locations where the episodes were filmed.
Hard to imagine it won’t be the same for the third season of the Game of Thrones prequel dedicated to the Targaryen house, coming to Sky from June 22, 2026 (simultaneously with the United States). Let’s explore together the locations of House of the Dragon 3.
What it’s about
In the third season of House of the Dragon, the war among the various Targaryen factions is in full swing. Thanks to an army of dragons at their command, Rhaenyra appears close to victory. In Westeros, however, alliances shift swiftly: this is well known to Aegon II, who, before fleeing the capital, has formed one, fragile at least as unpredictable, with Alicent. As the weight of the conflict grows heavier for the Westerosi Continent, its inhabitants and its rulers alike must reckon with the price of power and with how much they are truly willing to pay to sit on the Iron Throne.
Where the series was filmed
Adapted from the novel Fire & Blood, the eight episodes of House of the Dragon 3 were filmed in several locations across Great Britain—principally between Cornwall and Wales—chosen to add intensity and dramatic weight to the story through landscapes where nature dominates, and to immerse the viewer in a medieval atmosphere with towers, curtain walls, and fortifications.
The Surrey Countryside
Among the locations of House of the Dragon 3 is the county of Surrey, for example. Not far from London and beloved by writers such as Jane Austen, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Walter Scott, who set some of their most famous tales here, it is a verdant region: meadows and forests of ancient trees surround the iconic English-style villas.
In the third season of House of the Dragon, places such as the Barossa Nature Reserve, the Swinley Forest and Leith Hill—which in real life are beloved by hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts and, more generally, for taking a break in nature—were transformed into strategic military zones and battlefields where the Targaryen armies face off.
Points like the Leith Hill tower-fortress, offering a 360-degree view of the surroundings, naturally lend themselves to becoming military outposts on screen.
The IWM Duxford
Other clash and battle scenes were filmed inside the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. Along with the London one, of which it is a satellite site, it is the largest aviation museum in Great Britain: it houses seven exhibition areas where aircraft, military vehicles, artillery, and ships used by the British Army over the years are preserved. The airfield included in the museum complex was specifically used for the large-scale battle scenes.
Anglesey
Among the most evocative locations of House of the Dragon 3 is Anglesey: located in northern Wales and separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait, this island is a true natural treasure. With its two hundred kilometers of coastline it features hidden coves, imposing cliffs, and some of Britain’s most beautiful beaches. For example, Llanddwyn Beach, also known as Newborough Beach, stands out for its distinctive sand dunes which in the Targaryen prequel become a perfect setting for the dragons’ arrival.
Also on Anglesey, the historic Beaumaris Pier, a Victorian-era wooden construction, was used by the production for numerous scenes showing the Targaryen fleets and the clashes that flare up as the civil war progresses.
Penmon Point, a viewpoint famous for the view of the lighthouse bearing the same name and of Puffin Island, is another of the most evocative locations used for filming on Anglesey.
Snowdonia National Park
Already among the locations of previous House of the Dragon seasons, Craig yr Undeb returns to the screen in the third as well: on this rock beside Llyn Padarn Lake, also known as Union Rock because it was an old meeting point between miners and quarry owners, some of the season’s key scenes unfold. The nature there, the lake and the surrounding mountains, reigning supreme and magnificent, contributes to heightening the drama of pivotal episodes in the race for the Iron Throne.
Within Snowdonia National Park (or Eryri National Park), the prequel’s production also stopped to shoot this season at the Dinorwic Quarry: for a long time it was the world’s second-largest slate quarry; today it is a popular tourist site for trekking, climbing, and for those enthralled by industrial architecture; in the series it serves as a backdrop to some pre-battle scenes where the armies study their opponents strategically.
Some fans might recognize among the locations of House of the Dragon Season 3 also the Ffynnon Llugwy: a picturesque lake, still part of Snowdonia National Park, whose tranquil waters and surrounding greenery seem to offer a momentary rest to the series’ protagonists and to viewers behind the screen.
Other scenes were filmed at the Llanberis Pass: a natural pass between the Snowdon and Glyderau mountain ranges, where the landscape is harsher, more mysterious, and in the series proves to be full of pitfalls.
Conwy
The peaks of the Snowdonia mountains also frame the area around Conwy, a famous medieval town on Wales’ northern coast, where the third season of House of the Dragon was filmed. Strolling through the alleys of this fortress built at the end of the 13th century by King Edward, one easily feels as if wandering Westeros, amid palace intrigues and court conspiracies.
The symbol of Conwy is the castle, perched on its rise, overlooking the surroundings with its eight cylindrical towers, the drawbridge, and the curtain wall still largely walkable. Conwy Castle is among Wales’ best-preserved castles that you can admire along the Wales Way.
Studio Scenes
Of course, not all scenes were shot on location. The Warner Bros. Studios at Leavesden are especially well known to GoT fans for serving as the backdrop to some of the saga’s most unforgettable moments: the third season of House of the Dragon promises to be no less in this regard.
