Whether you’re planning a trip to London or have just touched down, you can bring the movie screen to life by exploring the city’s many famous film locations.
London has hosted filming for many beloved flicks over the years from the 90s classic Notting Hill named and shot in the Instagrammable district of the city to more recently Guy Richie’s gangster drama The Gentlemen.
Iconic landmarks including Tower Bridge and the London Eye have all made it to the big screen, with some films having also highlighted more hidden areas of the city.
Thanks to Virgin Media’s interactive map of TV and film locations across the UK and Europe, visitors to the capital can easily plan out a day of telly and movie tourism.
Here’s some of the films that have shot in the capital to visit:
1. Kingsman: The Secret Service
Movie fans will be able to visit the base of the Kingsman Organisation as well as the pub of the movie’s infamous fight scene. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Paddington
From the Brown family home to London’s Paddington Station fans can have their own heart warming adventures in the capital. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: AFP via Getty Images
3. The Gentlemen
Charlie Hunnam as Ray, the right-hand man of Michael 'Mickey' Pearson, is seen walking down various streets in the city. | Getty Images for STXfilms Photo: Getty Images for STXfilms
4. Bridget Jones Diary
Bridget’s flat is right by Borough Market meaning you stop there for a bite to eat after although sadly the restaurant featured in the movie opposite her abode does not exist. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images