10 More classic movies captured around the heart of London
I’ve lost count the number of times we have paused a movie or TV series which is shot around London. Gary and I then debate at where it is or which one of our memorable trips to London that we strolled passed it.
During our 2019 winter visit, we came across two film crews. One was in Greenwich Old Royal Naval College, which is used regularly for filming as it’s so easily transformed into period London. On this occasion, they were shooting ‘The Crown'.
The other film crew we stumbled upon was in St James’s at The Athenaeum private members club along the Pall Mall. They didn’t want to divulge what movie or series they were filming, we’ll just have to keep an eye out and search the filming locations on IMDb.com.
![The Pin image for our post 'Movies filmed on the streets of London part 2'](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Movies-filmed-on-the-streets-of-London-part-2-Pin6.jpg)
Hopefully, you’ve already taken a peek at our Movies filmed on the streets of London Part 1. We had so many classics to choose from we just had to create part 2.
Once again there are family favourites, some feel-good movies, high-action and a couple featuring a super-sleuth.
Our next 10
![The inner courtyard of St Bart's Hospital that due to its period architecture makes and ideal film set](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St-Barts-Hospital-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
This very modern-day version of the sleuth’s adventures with his trusty sidekick is marvellous. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman add an individual twist and dry sense of humour that I love. That’s before I get onto Andrew Scott’s portrayal of ‘Moriarty’.
While we were strolling around St. Bart’s and Smithfield’s, we recognised a few backdrops from this production.
How to get there
![The Anchor Pub, as featured in the final scene of Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible reboot film franchise.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/The-Anchor-Pub-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
Now there have been six movies filmed all over the world, I struggle to recall some of the locations.
However, Gary remembers being nearby Liverpool Street Station when the first movie was shot. And many a time I’ve sat outside the Anchor pub on London’s Bankside, where Tom Cruise and Ving Rhames shared a tipple.
![A series of columns found at Inner Temple in London, used in a scene for the Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Columns-found-at-Inner-Temple-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
Rogue Nation the 2015 flick was also shot at various sites around the capital. Middle Temple, which was used in The Da Vinci Code, is in the secluded legal district of London.
Once again Brompton Cemetery rears its spooky head.
How to get there
Temple is your tube station for this area.
It's on the District & Circle lines.
It's worth noting that the Temple areas are private, and there is no automatic public right of way. So, at some times they may be closed off - for example when they're filming around here!
If you've yet to discover London and its ancient history, then let's start planning. I find these DK Eyewitness Travel Guides invaluable. They're extremely informative, easy to follow, and the pictures and maps tempt you into discovering more of those fascinating sites.
You can now grab a recently revised copy of this guidebook, so you won't miss a thing.
![The art deco styled Regency Café on Page Street, Westminster. This no-frills café has featured in a movie or two.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Regency-Cafe-Westminster-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
Daniel Craig’s role in Layer Cake is slightly removed from his current character of 007. He plays a drug dealer and all-round shrewd, hard man.
Also, in this movie are fantastic performances from Tom Hardy and Kenneth Cranham.
Spoiler alert and a fun fact
![The world-famous Ritz Hotel in London has featured in many films. This grand building on Piccadilly oozes style & sophistication.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/The-Ritz-Hotel-St-Jamess-City-of-Westminster-curious-and-quirky-london-hidden-london-walking-tours-of-london-what-to-see-london-V5.jpg)
Notting Hill the movie has an eclectic mix of characters. Who doesn’t love Spike, the Welsh flatmate of Hugh Grant who would come out with humorous lines like ‘chicks love grey’?
Although when I think of the movie, it’s often the grand London hotels that that spring to mind, the Savoy and the Ritz.
We have a little book on our shelves that we sometimes delve into when we're about to hit an area of London.
Packed full of historical facts, and broken down into the different regions of London, it's a great resource to help you see what's hidden in plain sight.
Available in Kindle & Hardback editions, it's an excellent addition to anyone's collection who loves London.
![St Pauls' cathedral, a feature of a classic London skyline, that features in many movies filmed in London.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A-feature-of-a-classic-London-skyline-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
![The front of the old Royal Exchange Building in Cornhill, London which doubles as the Fidelity Fiduciary Bank in Mary Poppins Returns](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/The-Royal-Exchange-Building-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
Where to stay in London
If you want to stay in the heart of the financial district then why not choose the Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s (formerly Grange St. Paul’s), as we did? A short hop from the magnificent cathedral.
There are plenty of other choices, why not check out Booking.com for something that suits your requirements?
![Trinity House, a neo-classical building close to Tower Hill in London, has been in plenty of movies.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Trinity-House-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
How to get there
Have you seen?
![A building at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, which provides a backdrop to many a film filmed at the site.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A-building-at-the-Old-Royal-Naval-College-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
The blundering detective and the reliable Dr Watson set off and pass by various known sights around London. Somerset House, Covent Garden and Brompton cemetery are backdrops.
Along with the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich as Baker Street.
![Impressive Victorian tombs and classically styled features of Brompton Cemetery, in London, have appeared in many movies.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brompton-Cemetery-curious-and-quirky-london-hidden-london-walking-tours-of-london-what-to-see-london-V5.jpg)
![Quiet lanes between brick-built warehouse buildings of Chatham Dockyard that double as different locations & different periods in plenty of movies.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Historic-Lanes-Historic-Chatham-Dockyard-filming-location-where-to-visit-in-kent-places-to-visit-in-kent-V5.jpg)
![The impressive internal space and roof of number 3 slip in Chatham Dockyard, a museum and part-time film set.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chatham-Dockyard-No3-slip-filming-location-where-to-visit-in-kent-places-to-visit-in-kent-V5.jpg)
![The Gherkin, the workplace of Max in a Good Year, captured at dusk and is an icon of the London skyline.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/30-St-Mary-Axe-The-Gherkin-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
![The Lloyd's of London building in the City of London is an icon for films based in the financial sector.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lloyds-of-London-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
The other iconic City of London building that is used in this movie is the Lloyd’s Building.
Now slightly overshadowed by other skyscrapers, by highly recognizable across the skyline. The Lloyd’s Building is also known as the ‘Inside-Out Building’.
If you love a feel-good movie, this is one directed by Ridley Scott is one to watch, it also stars the delightful actor, the late Albert Finney.
How to get there
There's 3 tube stations to chose from;
- Bank ( Central , Northern & Waterloo & City Lines),
- Liverpool Street ( Central , Circle , Metropolitan & Hammersmith & City lines) &
- Aldgate ( Circle & Metropolitan lines)
Also note at the weekends the City of London is very quiet, so can be a great time to visit but not many bars, cafes or restarants open but head to Spitalfields for a treat
It's good to talk
![A view from London bridge towards Tower Bridge at night.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Tower-Bridge-at-Christmas-Things-to-do-in-London-at-Christmas-Places-to-visit-in-England-V5.jpg)
Starring Renée Zellweger running around the streets of London in her pyjamas. This blockbusting movie just reminds me of the districts of London I love, the City of London, Borough Market, Tower Bridge and the Southbank.
This is a romantic comedy that doesn’t always go well for the bumbling Bridget, who can forget the big knickers.
![The view of the church & graveyard at Snowshill in the Cotswolds on a bright sunny day](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Across-the-churchyard-Snowshill-visit-the-cotswolds-driving-the-cotswolds-where-to-stay-in-the-cotswolds-V5.jpg)
![The flower beds iÉn Postman's park in the City of London in front of the memorial for heroic sacrifice.](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Postmans-Park-A-hidden-gem-places-near-st-pauls-station-walking-tours-of-london-what-to-see-london-V5.jpg)
![Plaques at the Watts's memorial in the Postmans Park, City of Lon](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Plaques-at-the-Watts-memorial-in-the-Postmans-Park-City-of-London.-UK.jpg)
The movie ‘Closer’ stars Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, Jude Law and Clive Owen.
The plot of the film revolves around the story of the plaque dedicated to the servant Alice Ayres.
How to get there
Central line.
A filming location in London
The district of Clerkenwell![The Art Deco Florin Court building in Clerkenwell that doubles as ‘Whitehaven Mansions’ in Poirot](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Poirots-residence-Clerkenwell-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
![St. James’s Church in Clerkenwell prepared for the filming of The Gangs of London](https://www.ourworldforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St.-Jamess-Church-Clerkenwell-movies-in-london-films-in-london-london-filming-locations-what-to-see-in-london-exploring-london-V5.jpg)
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