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The highly anticipated season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has returned to OTT, premiering three episodes on August 29, 2024. With this new season from JRR Tolkien’s universe, already a hit among fans for its epic storytelling and stunning visuals, let’s explore the shooting locations of The Rings of Power Season 2, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

While the first season of The Rings of Power was primarily filmed in New Zealand, Season 2 features magical landscapes of the United Kingdom and the Canary Islands as shooting locations – aerial shots of the UK’s stunning locales have been used to bring the Middle-earth landscape to life, and numerous scenes were shot in studios and enhanced with VFX.

With the fourth episode scheduled for release on September 5, 2024, let’s cruise through the shooting locations of The Rings of Power Season 2.

The Rings of Power Season 2: Cast, trailer and other details

With developers JD Payne and Patrick McKay as the showrunners and executive producers, The Rings of Power Season 2 boasts a stellar cast and crew. The executive producers include Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, and Gennifer Hutchison, with Charlotte Brändström as co-executive producer and director.

Apart from Charlie Vickers as Sauron, Morfydd Clark returns as Galadriel alongside Robert Aramayo as Elrond, Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV, Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir, Ema Horvath as Eärien, Benjamin Walker as High King Gil-Galad, Peter Mullan as King Durin III, Markella Kavenagh as Nori Brandyfoot, Maxim Baldry as Isildur and Sophia Nomvete as Princess Disa among others.

Watch the trailer of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2:

Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video here.

Explore the shooting locations of The Rings of Power Season 2

England, UK

Tower Bridge of London | Image credit: Nicole Rathmayr/Pexels

England and other parts of the UK have served as an important filming location for many fantasy fiction movies and series including iconic projects like House of the Dragon (2022). The dramatic landscapes of England serve as the perfect backdrop for historical projects and are often the first choice for makers.

A report by Dexerto states that the crew extensively shot at Bovingdon Airfield Studios, Chesham Road in Hertfordshire. A popular studio used in movies like Deadpool 3 (2024), and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), the construction of Bovingdon dates back to World War II.

Apart from this historical studio, England has set the stage for many scenes in The Rings of Power Season 2.

Explore more with our selection of the most beautiful castles in England.

Key attractions: London Eye, Stonehenge, Natural History Museum, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Windsor, Edinburgh Castle and Warner Bros. Studio (London).

How to reach: London Heathrow and London Gatwick are two of the major airports in England, well-connected to the rest of the world.

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Playa de Las Teresitas in Tenerife, Spain | Image credit: Magic K/Pexels

Like the UK, Spain is also a favourite of the makers of fantasy fiction shows. The creators of The Rings of Power Season 2 also filmed at Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago. The crew reportedly stayed in Tenerife’s San Juan de la Rambla town for around five weeks during the shoot, making it an important shooting location for The Rings of Power Season 2.

Dotted with glistening beaches and enriching museums, Tenerife is a beautiful destination. From natural attractions to rich cultural experiences, there is no dearth of things to do in Tenerife.

Key attractions: Mount Teide National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Siam Park, Playa de las Teresitas in Santa Cruz (beach), Museum of Science and the Cosmos, Cueva del Viento (cave system), Loro Parque Animal Embassy, Masca village, and Tabaiba Shipwreck site