You can visit the same pub where Cameron Diaz’s character in The Holiday has her first real date with Graham, played by Jude Law
Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter
02:16, 16 Nov 2025
Scenes of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason were also filmed in the village(Image: RW Jemmett/Getty Images)
The Holiday is a cherished Christmas favourite that’s often enjoyed each year during the holiday season. The 2006 movie features two women who swap homes for two weeks in winter, allowing them to recover from heartbreak and discover new love.
Kate Winslet’s Iris escapes her life in England to stay in a luxurious California house, while Cameron Diaz’s character moves from Hollywood to a charming, quintessentially British cottage. Although ‘Rosehill Cottage’ was specially built for the production and isn’t a real place, the scenic countryside setting remains a charming destination to visit before Christmas.
In fact, you can even go to the same pub where Cameron Diaz’s character has her first real date with Graham, played by Jude Law.
The Holiday is a timeless Christmas film enjoyed by many each year(Image: E. Charbonneau/WireImage for Sony Pictures-Los Angeles)
The idyllic village of Shere is situated in Surrey, halfway between Guildford and Dorking. Its duck-filled river and historic ambience attract tourists and filmmakers alike, and it served as a filming location for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
However, the historic 15th-century Grade II-listed pub is located at the corner of Shere Lane, where parts of the Christmas movie were filmed. The White Horse offers a variety of traditional dishes, such as hearty British steak and ale pies and Sunday roasts, all enjoyed by patrons beside cosy fireplaces.
A description from the Chef & Brewer Collection reads: “Built in 1475, this stunning pub displays traditional features of solid wooden beams and natural stone fireplaces, creating the quintessential cosy pub atmosphere.
The White Horse pub features in The Holiday (Image: Chris Harris/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
“Settle down and enjoy some hearty comfort food. From soul-warming Sunday roasts to perfectly seasoned steaks cooked just the way you like; each dish is crafted with the utmost care and passion. Connect to the free Wi-Fi and browse the well-stocked bar for your favourite local cask ale or quality wine, and don’t forget – we’re dog-friendly, so bring your four-legged pals.”
After visiting The White Horse, tourists may also want to explore the charming tearooms in the village or visit the 12th-century St James’ Church. This is reputedly the location where Bridget Jones’ parents, portrayed by Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones, renew their wedding vows in The Edge of Reason.
As reported by Surrey Live, the wedding party exits the building and enters the snowy churchyard. Bridget and Mark Darcy, portrayed by Colin Firth, walk behind the parents through the church’s Lych Gate.
Shere boasts an old-world atmosphere and attracts numerous tourists(Image: Weekend Roamer/Getty Images)
Information from Visit Surrey also adds: “The Church of St James appeared in the Domesday Book. It contains a tiny enclosed cell in which Christine Carpenter, an anchoress (religious recluse) lived. Her only contact with the outside world was through a grid and an aperture through which food was passed.”
For visitors planning to go to Shere, the nearest station is Gomshall, about a five-minute drive away. Walking from Gomshall to Shere typically takes around 20 minutes, and buses are also accessible in the area.
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