12 Famous London Film & TV Locations You Can Visit in Real Life
One of the joys of visiting London is realising you’ve already seen many of its streets on the big screen. Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan, adore Paddington Bear or can quote every line from Love Actually, London’s streets, stations and neighbourhoods have starred in hundreds of films and television shows.
Here’s our guide to twelve of the very best locations you can visit yourself.
1. Platform 9¾ – Harry Potter
Perhaps London’s most famous fictional location.
Although Platform 9¾ doesn’t really exist, King’s Cross Station has an official photo spot complete with disappearing luggage trolley and a Harry Potter shop.
Film: Harry Potter series
Address:
King’s Cross Station
Euston Road
London
N1C 4AP
Nearest Tube: King’s Cross St Pancras
Allow extra time as queues can become quite long.
2. The Paddington Family House
– Paddington
The Brown family’s beautiful home is one of the most recognisable houses from the Paddington films.
It sits on the colourful curved terrace of Chalcot Crescent in Primrose Hill.
Film: Paddington (2014), Paddington 2
Address:
30 Chalcot Crescent
Primrose Hill
London
NW1 8YR
Nearest Tube: Chalk Farm
Afterwards enjoy nearby Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park.
3. Paddington Station –
Paddington
The station where Paddington first arrives from Peru is now home to a bronze Paddington Bear statue and themed gift shop.
Film: Paddington
Address:
Paddington Station
Praed Street
London
W2 1HQ
Nearest Tube: Paddington
4. The Notting Hill Bookshop –
Notting Hill
Although the original Travel Bookshop has closed, fans still visit the former location where Hugh Grant’s character worked.
Nearby you’ll also find the famous blue door.
Film: Notting Hill
Address:
13 Blenheim Crescent
London
W11 2EE
Nearest Tube: Notting Hill Gate
Don’t miss Portobello Road Market while you’re there.
5. The Blue Door –
Notting Hill
The famous blue front door from the film became one of London’s most photographed doorways.
The original has since been replaced, but the house remains a popular stop.
Address:
280 Westbourne Park Road
London
W11 1EH
Nearest Tube: Notting Hill Gate
6. Love Actually Bookshop
Where Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon enjoy one of the film’s sweetest moments.
This charming pedestrian street is still full of cafés and independent shops.
Film: Love Actually
Address:
St Christopher’s Place
London
W1U 1LT
Nearest Tube: Bond Street
(Note: the bookshop itself was created for filming, but the street remains instantly recognisable.)
7. Leadenhall Market – Harry Potter
This spectacular Victorian market became part of Diagon Alley.
The entrance to the Leaky Cauldron was filmed here.
Address:
Gracechurch Street
London
EC3V 1LT
Nearest Tube: Monument
8. Millennium Bridge
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The dramatic opening sequence showing the Death Eaters destroying the bridge was filmed here.
Fortunately, in real life, the bridge remains perfectly intact.
Address:
Millennium Bridge
Thames Embankment
London
Nearest Tube: St Paul’s or Blackfriars
Combine with a visit to Tate Modern.
9. Borough Market
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Bridget Jones’s flat sits above one of London’s oldest pubs beside Borough Market.
Today the area is packed with incredible food stalls.
Film: Bridget Jones’s Diary
Address:
The Globe Tavern
8 Bedale Street
London
SE1 9AL
Nearest Tube: London Bridge
10. 221B Baker Street
Sherlock Holmes
Although Sherlock Holmes was fictional, fans can visit the famous museum dedicated to the world’s greatest detective.
Address:
221B Baker Street
London
NW1 6XE
Nearest Tube: Baker Street
11. Somerset House
James Bond & Love Actual
Image still from Love Actually, 2003
This magnificent courtyard has appeared in numerous productions.
In Love Actually, it’s the setting for the Christmas ice-skating scene, while Bond films have also used the location.
Address:
Strand,London
WC2R 1LA
Nearest Tube: Temple
Visit during winter for the famous ice rink.
12. Tower Bridge
Spider-Man, Sherlock Holmes, Fast & Furious & countless others
Perhaps London’s biggest movie star.
Tower Bridge has featured in dozens of blockbuster films and television programmes.
Address:
Tower Bridge Road
London
SE1 2UP
Nearest Tube: Tower Hill
It looks especially spectacular at sunrise or sunset.
Bonus locations
If you’re extending your itinerary, these are also well worth a visit:
- Piccadilly Circus (Harry Potter, 28 Days Later)
- Westminster Bridge (Mission Impossible)
- Greenwich (The Crown, Les Misérables)
- Old Royal Naval College (Pirates of the Caribbean, Thor: The Dark World)
- Lambeth Bridge (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – the Knight Bus)
- Alexandra Road Estate (Kingsman, The Crown, Doctor Who)
Suggested Walking Routes
Harry Potter Trail
- King’s Cross
- Leadenhall Market
- Millennium Bridge
- Lambeth Bridge
Romantic Comedy Trail
- Notting Hill
- Portobello Road
- St Christopher’s Place
- Borough Market
Family Film Trail
- Paddington Station
- Chalcot Crescent
- Tower Bridge
Summary
🎬 Think you’ve seen London before? You probably have… on the big screen!
From Harry Potter’s Platform 9¾ to the colourful houses from Paddington, the famous blue door in Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’ flat and Sherlock Holmes’ Baker Street home, London is packed with real-life film locations waiting to be explored.
Our guide includes:
🎥 12 iconic filming locations
📍 Full addresses
🚇 Nearest Tube stations
🏙️ Nearby neighbourhoods to explore
📸 Photo opportunities
🎞️ Fun facts from your favourite films and TV shows
Perfect for families, film lovers and anyone wanting to discover London through the magic of the movies.
