Where was Wednesday season 2 filmed? Netflix show filming locations explained

Wednesday has triumphantly returned today for the first part of season 2, having previously broken records as one of Netflix's biggest shows of all time.

The stunning visuals and breathtaking sets have already prompted fans to wonder where the second season of the Netflix hit was filmed - and it's a totally different location to season 1.

The first season of the supernatural show, led by Wednesday Addams actress Jenna Ortega, was aptly filmed in Romania, which is famously the home of Dracula.

However, due to various reported 'logistical challenges' during filming, Wednesday has since found a new home.

Tim Burton's gothic series, which stars the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Fred Armisen, has returned for a second season in a very different location.

For season 2 of the Netflix series, showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar reportedly turned to Ireland, which seemed like an obvious choice thanks to its gothic castles and dark forests.

While in season 1, Romania's Cantacuzino Castle was used for the famous Nevermore Academy, the production turned to County Offaly's gothic Charleville Castle in central Ireland as its new location.

Dublin locals might also recognise Willow Hill Psychiatric Facility, the place where Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan) is being held, as it was filmed at Clonliffe College.

Moreover, Dublin's Trinity College was also cleverly disguised to look like Newark Airport in the opening episode of season 2, while Wednesday's run-in with creepy serial killer the Kansas City Scalper (Haley Joel Osment) at his house took place at a housing estate in the County Wicklow town of Newcastle.

County Wicklow's Ashford Studios also provided many of the show's interiors, including Nevermore Academy's Founders Pyre and the interiors of Willow Hill and Rotwood Cottage.

Additionally, Camp Jericho and Nevermore Cemetery were built at a beautiful 18th century estate famous for its gardens called Powerscourt House.

2017 film Little Women and other classic movies like Laurence Olivier's Henry V and Excalibur have also been shot on the grounds of the estate.

Screen Ireland previously announced that Wednesday's production will be the "largest production to ever film in Ireland".

In a nod to this cinematic milestone, Taoiseach Simon Harris celebrated by visiting the set.

There, he had a meeting with the show's creators, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, as well as series director Tim Burton.

The politician expressed: "I'm delighted to see Ireland continues to be chosen as a location to film series and movies which supports our economy, creates jobs, showcases our creative talents and promotes our country on a global stage."

"Ireland has long been a home for MGM Television productions from the original Vikings in 2012, to Vikings: Valhalla, and now Wednesday," added Lindsay Sloane, Head of MGM Television.

"We have found resources in Ireland to be top notch and an incredibly skilled group of professionals and apprentices that help bring our productions to life."

Wednesday season 2 part 1 is available to watch now on Netflix.