The Baron’s castle in the film isn’t a CGI trick. It’s actually Castle Combe in Wiltshire, England. This sleepy little village is so preserved it looks like it hasn’t changed since the 1960s. Well, maybe it’s a bit cleaner now.
When you see Chitty flying over that mock-up castle, you’re actually looking at a miniature set. But the grounds and the village streets are very, very real. You can walk the same cobblestones where the Potts family got captured by the evil Baron.
Fancy a comparison? It’s like the lovechild of Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade and a vintage postcard. Just don’t expect any child-catchers lurking around the corner—though a few friendly ducks might waddle by.
