cackle’s academy references

since my minecraft cackle’s castle project started, i’ve been collecting references of the various filming locations. they’re pretty cool so i’ll show you what i’ve got!

Hohenzollern Castle in Germany is the castle used for aerial view. they also use it for B-roll footage between scenes, always showing extras rather than main cast walking between buildings (presumably because it was easier to get local extras rather than fly the cast to Germany!)

the majority of the filming was done in the UK in Cheshire though, at Peckforton Castle. it’s funny because the architectural style of both is completely different - i.e. Hohenzollern has spires, everything is much closer together and taller, it has multiple levels and slopes rather than being on the flat, and,,, yeah. it’s wild!

Peckforton is a mediaeval-style building (though constructed in the mid-19th century like the current Hohenzollern). it’s not nearly as old as it seems!

today it’s used as a hotel and WEDDING VENUE. yes, you can get married at cackle’s academy! (p.s. anyone want to get fake/real gay married to me?)

you’ll recognise the iconic keep entrance here, which is in many shots! also possibly interesting to note that that central structure is where the s1 hall is! (notice the protruding window section matching in the picture below)

it’s often filled with wedding furniture in the shots i’ve found online, but it’s still so familiar and lovely to see how it’s used daily

this video in particular was SO helpful in working out how things connect up! it blew my mind when i learnt that the long corridor with wooden panelling came out of the back of the hall!

there are quite a number of videos on youtube that people have taken for various reasons, and they can be pretty useful!

because it’s a wedding venue and hotel, there are so many photos of the interior! like this staircase that’s used quite often from different angles. it’s fascinating to see it from this one (to me, anyway)!

to see more like these, i have a pinterest board where i’ve saved the best from the 1900-odd guest photos on tripadvisor which you’re free to check out if you ever have the need! will add more as i consolidate my reference folder