The Most Iconic London Film Locations You Can Actually Visit
Step into your favourite movies — without leaving the city.
London has played everything from itself to Gotham, from wizarding alleys to alien landing zones. With its cinematic streets, historic landmarks, and versatile skyline, it’s no surprise the capital is a Hollywood (and Bollywood) favourite.
So grab your popcorn — here are the most iconic film locations in London that you can actually visit today.
1. King’s Cross Station – Harry Potter
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Let’s start with the obvious. Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross has become a rite of passage for Potterheads.
Snap a photo with the trolley disappearing into the wall, and check out the Harry Potter shop inside the station.
🧙 Fun fact: The actual exterior in the movie is the nearby *St Pancras Renaissance Hotel.
2. Somerset House – GoldenEye, Sherlock Holmes, Love Actually
📍 Strand, WC2R 1LA
This 18th-century building has been everything from MI6 HQ (in GoldenEye) to Victorian London (in Sherlock Holmes). It also hosted a romantic Christmas scene in Love Actually.
You can stroll its courtyard and even catch live events and exhibitions inside.
3. Notting Hill – Notting Hill
📍 W11
Yes, the blue door exists. Yes, the travel bookshop exists (kind of).
Stroll down Portobello Road and you’ll instantly recognise scenes from Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts’ rom-com classic.
📸 Don’t miss: 280 Westbourne Park Road — the real-life blue door.
4. Smithfield Market – Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
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This working meat market has serious Guy Ritchie energy. Featured in Lock, Stock and Snatch, it’s gritty, real, and full of East End charm.
💡 Fun tip: Go early — the market is mostly active in the early hours.
5. Canary Wharf Station – The Batman (2022)
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This sleek, futuristic Tube station was transformed into Gotham’s underworld in The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson.
Its brutalist design made it perfect for those moody, noir scenes — and it looks just as cinematic in real life.
6. The Old Royal Naval College – Thor: The Dark World, Les Misérables, Pirates of the Caribbean
📍 Greenwich, SE10 9NN
This stunning riverside site has been disguised as everything from Asgard to revolutionary Paris.
You’ve likely seen it in more films than you realise — and it’s completely free to walk through!
Pro tip: Also seen in The King’s Speech and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
7. Australia House – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
📍 Strand, WC2B 4LA
The marble interior of this building was used as Gringotts Bank in the first Harry Potter film.
You can’t go inside (it’s the Australian High Commission), but the exterior is still worth seeing.
8. South Bank – Bridget Jones’s Diary, Thor 2, Mission Impossible: Fallout
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The South Bank is cinematic gold. From Bridget storming along the riverside to Thor fighting dark elves near City Hall, it’s London at its most visually dramatic.
🎥 Also features in Fast & Furious 6 and The Bourne Ultimatum.
9. Tower Bridge – Spider-Man: Far From Home, Sherlock Holmes
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In Spider-Man: Far From Home, the dramatic final battle takes place atop Tower Bridge.
Sherlock Holmes also clung to this bridge-in-progress in Guy Ritchie’s film.
Walk across it and imagine the chaos — no CGI required.
10. MI6 Headquarters – James Bond Series
📍 Vauxhall Cross, SW8
It’s real — and yes, it’s spectacular.
You’ll recognise this glass-walled fortress from multiple Bond films, especially Skyfall and Spectre. While you can’t tour the inside (obviously), it’s a striking building to admire from across the Thames.
Bonus: Warner Bros. Studio Tour – Harry Potter Sets Galore
📍 Leavesden (just outside London)
While not in central London, it’s a short train ride from Euston and totally worth it.
You’ll walk through Diagon Alley, the Great Hall, and more — all original sets from the films.
🎟️ Book in advance!
Final Reel: Walk the Same Streets as the Stars
London is a city built for the screen — and best of all, you don’t need a ticket to experience it.
So next time you’re out and about, keep an eye on your surroundings. You never know when you might stumble into a scene you’ve watched a hundred times.
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