Ashford Studios, County Wicklow — the production’s core build space powering new sets and “the Link” courtyard; impact: Netflix scale without losing Tim Burton mood. Charleville Castle, County Offaly — Nevermore’s haunting heart with real Gothic bones; impact: continuity with Season 1’s academy vibe while leveling up interiors. Tie in Powerscourt, Charleville Castle, and Trinity College with Dublin overnights and you’ve got a legit weekend plan fans can price. Media coverage of Powerscourt, Charleville Castle, and Deansgrange keeps surfacing — so viewers start planning, not just watching. 1) Local notices around County Wicklow activity spikes — tourism boards highlighting Ashford-area capacity and temporary road advisories signal set builds are warming up.
