Alice in wonderland is one of the most wonderful stories written by Lewis Carol. It is a favourite for all time. In 2010 director Tim Burton brings Alice in Wonderland to live in movie, staring Mia Wasikowska as Alice, Johnny Depp as mad hatter, Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen and Anne Jacqueline Hathaway as the White Queen. You will be surprised on all the actress and actor appearance in the movie! It’s a total different from their previous movie role.
Tim Burton bring Alice in Wonderland in 2010 to the world through Walt Disney Pictures in 3-D and IMAX 3-D, and also in regular theatres.
In this article, I will be discussing about the location of the shooting of Alice in Wonderland. Don’t you curious about where the filming of Alice in Wonderland in taking place? Where do they create such marvellous scene?
Antony House at Torpoint, Cornwall, UK
Cornwall is a famous location for movies filming. Many movies scenes were shot there; Johnny English, Wild West, Saving Grace, James Bond - Die Another Day. The filming locations in Cornwall such as in St Austell, North coast around Port Isaac, Trebar with Srand, St Michael’s Mount.
Most of the Victorian era scenes apart from the studio were filmed at Torpoint and Plymouth; mainly at Antony House in Torpoint, Cornwall.
"...a perfect, pocket-sized mansion; something beautifully symmetrical, with intimate interiors, wide views and landscaped gardens...” is what Tim Burton is searching for, according to UK’s National Trust. That would be one of the reason why Anthony House is the on the top of the list.
That is how the gorgeous, unique gem Antony House and its magnificently well-maintained Victorian gardens became one of the most filmed locations of the Alice in the Wonderland film.
It is also said that the famous Mad Hatter’s tea party become one of the scene that is filmed in Anthony House
Let’s talk a bit about Anthony House:
Antony House was constructed between 1711 and 1721 for Sir William Carew. The estate has been owned to the Carew family since 15th century (over 600 years).
The house is a home for marvellous created fine, stunning garden landscape, created by one of the great landscape Georgian garden designer, Humphrey Repton. The garden is so huge, Gardens stretching itself to the River Lynher.
"…….Explore the rainbows of this family friendly garden with the children in tow, and watch their glee as they are captivated by the cacophony of colours, the fairytale Japanese pond, the 10 metre Yew Cone and the fascinating modern sculptures decorating the soft, green lawns….” Cornwall Tourist board describe it.
The House, unlike the house build in Victorian era, Anthony house was the modernisation house of the Victorian Era.
Anthony House, not only famous for the garden, it is also well-known for its interior. The good quality of furniture, combining itself with beautiful painting, embroideries and tapestries has been collected by the Carew family over almost time since owning the house.
Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown, Cornwall, England, UK
The” tall ships” in Charlestown harbour are used in Alice in Wonderland produced by Tim Burton
The name "Charlestown” was from its port developer and owner; Charles Rasleigh during 1790-1810. Charlestown Harbour is a historic port of Charlestown. It is close to St Austell in Cornwall. The harbour was built with the intention mainly to ship China clay, even today; some China clay is still being exported. The port has not been developed further and retained its original form.
Charles town has become a working museum and a home to a variety of four masted sailing ships. It is home for variety collection of "tall ships”, which one can see often in movies and TV, and also has become one of the tourist attractions in Cornwall
The port is famous for movie and TV filming because it create the atmosphere of traditional and unique background for sailing port
From time to time, divers discover the remaining from shipwreck that has been hundred years old. The remaining is collected and put in exhibition in Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage centre.
Again, Cornwall is no stranger when it comes to the movies.
Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
The studio is used for many movie filming, including the famous classic from all time " Gone with the Wind”, the original “King Kong”, Alfred Hitchcock’s "Rebecca”, and "Bewitched”. Not only famous for filming classical movie, it is also used as the filming location of modern well know movie such as "Stuart little”, "Armageddon”, "City Slickers” and more. I guess now you also can add "Alice in Wonderland”. Alice in Wonderland might be the 1st 3D movie that is takes its filming in Culver Studio!
Thinking of holiday this 2010 in the place where filming Alice in Wonderland? Check out the hotels below in each city
Torpoint popular hotel
Rame Barton Bed & Breakfast Torpoint
"The traditional exterior of Rame Barton belies an elegant, stylish, comfortable environment within. Set in 2 acres of stunning Cornish countryside and in walking distance from the most breathtaking coastline in the UK. Close to the twin unspoilt fishing villages of Kingsand and Cawsand with many small beaches and traditional local pubs to one side and the spectaculer sandy beaches of Whitsand Bay to the other”. Can’t believe Bed and Breakfast has such a good review and also has highest popularity to stay!
Charlestown
Porth Avallen Hotel St Austell (3 stars)
"The Porth Avallen Hotel is located in Carlyon Bay making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts…”
It is the near Charlestown habour! 0.7 km to Charlestown
Culver city, California
Culver Hotel (2.5 stars)
"Historic 1924 flat-iron shaped hotel, offers best location in Culver City and West LA. Walk to Sony or Culver Studios, Culver City Art Walk with 60+ galleries, movies and live theatres, and LAs best new restaurants and bar in downtown Culver City. All rooms include free breakfast, Free Wi-Fi Internet and a welcome beverage upon arrival...”
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Rebecca Smith is a phone card business consultant who loves travelling and share her travelling experience on discount hotel information.
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