Sommerset House - Courtyard // Jolly Good Christmas
Somerset House is one of London’s most cherished seasonal landmarks. Each winter, this neoclassical courtyard transforms into a magical setting with sparkling lights, festive music, and its iconic ice rink, surrounded by cozy winter stalls.
Simpson's-in-the-Strand // Last Christmas
In Last Christmas, Kate (Emilia Clarke) and Tom (Henry Golding) sit on a bench outside Simpson's-in-the-Strand, waiting for her bus after their skating date.
Covent Garden // Last Christmas
Covent Garden, known for its theatres, restaurants and festive spirit, transformed this historic market into a movie set for filming Last Christmas. The crew constructed the facade of Santa’s Christmas shop, where the character Kate works, between regular storefronts over a passageway to capture exterior shots. The interior of the shop was created on a studio set.
Bedfordbury // Mary Poppins Returns
This spot marks the real-life entrance to Brydges Place on Bedfordbury, where Jack (Lin-Manuel Miranda) guides Mary (Emily Blunt) and the children to Topsy’s (Meryl Streep) whimsical fix-it shop in Mary Poppins Returns.
Brydges Place // Last Christmas
This alley is one of the narrowest in London, measuring just 38 cm wide at its narrowest point. In Last Christmas, Tom (Henry Golding) guides Kate (Emilia Clarke) through this very passage during their walking tour of the city.
Trafalgar Square // Jolly Good Christmas
As you stand in Trafalgar Square’s festive heart, imagine David (Will Kemp) and Anji (Reshma Shetty) strolling through the Christmas market here in Jolly Good Christmas.
Leicester Square // Notting Hill
In the movie Notting Hill (We know it's not a Christmas movie, but it's still wonderful to watch during the holidays), Anna (Julia Roberts) and William (Hugh Grant) attend the premiere of Anna’s new movie at the Empire Cinema (now known as Cineworld) in Leicester Square.
Piccadilly Circus // Bridget Jones’s Diary
Christmas at Piccadilly Circus features the iconic digital billboards illuminated in festive colors, creating a magical atmosphere. Visitors can also explore nearby streets adorned with beautiful light displays, including Regent Street and Piccadilly.
Fortnum and Mason // Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Inside this legendary store, Lady Mary and Lady Edith explore the elegant food halls in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
Piccadilly Arcade // Jolly Good Christmas
After passing the Beau Brummell statue on Jermyn Street, David (Will Kemp) and Anji (Reshma Shetty) cross Piccadilly and step into the arcade for some Christmas shopping at Jolly Good Christmas.
The Ritz Hotel // Notting Hill
We know Notting Hill is not a Christmas movie, but the scene filmed here under the colonnades of the hotel is as heartwarming as Christmas at The Ritz.
