Did you or your children spot any famous landmarks from Buckinghamshire in the new Cinderella movie? Have another look; two famous monuments had a very important role to play.

The creative minds behind the latest Disney cinema release took inspiration from a number of features from the impressive National Trust gardens at Cliveden.

Over the years the gardens have been the backdrop for many Royal visits and celebrity events, but this is possibly the first time a fairytale princess has been seen in front of the landmarks.

Both the Fountain of Love (pictured) and the 30-metre tall clock tower featured in the film which has been seen by millions around the world.

The impressive Fountain of Love, which sits at one end of the drive, provided the inspiration for the striking water feature in front of the royal palace, whilst the gilded clock tower features as the all-important clock that strikes midnight, sending Cinderella fleeing from the ball.

The art department paid a number of visits to the gardens to study and photograph the Fountain of Love before recreating a giant shell fountain several times the size of the original on set.

In the film, the shell fountain sits in the gardens of the royal palace and provides the backdrop for Cinderella’s arrival at the ball in her gold ‘pumpkin’ coach.

Designed by Thomas Waldo Story in 1897, the Sienna marble shell was constructed from 11 pieces of marble whilst 13 jets send water arcing into the mosaic bowl below.

The 30-metre tall clock tower with its four golden faces was photographed in detail – although a little bit of modern technology helped to create the dramatic midnight chime.

Its primary function was to serve as a water tower and the tanks continue to provide water to the house today.

The clock tower was built in 1861 for the estate’s then owners, the Sutherland family.

The new movie has taken inspiration of the classic fairytale of Cinderella, and the stage show still remains a family favourite during pantomime season – with the Aylesbury Waterside December 2014 production proving another hit with audiences.

For more information about the Cliveden monuments, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden or call 01628 605 069.