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As one of the most filmed cities in the world,\u00a0London<\/a>\u00a0is known for its recognisable movie locations. Many of today\u2019s blockbusters have featured London’s tourist\u00a0icons, such as Tower Bridge, Big Ben and those famous red phone booths. For the movie buff in you, here\u00a0is a sightseeing guide to famous movie\u00a0locations in London and how to become a part of the set yourself!<\/div>\n

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London in James Bond Movies<\/strong>
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Considering Mr Bond\u2019s position as agent 007 in the British Secret Intelligence Service, it\u2019s hardly surprising that many of the Bond films have been set in London, with the real MI6 headquarters just along the River Thames at\u00a0Vauxhall.<\/p>\n

Skyfall<\/h4>\n

One of the most vivid images from recent Bond film, Skyfall,<\/em> with Daniel Craig starring as 007, is seeing him standing on top of a roof to survey the London skyline across to\u00a0St Paul\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Iconic London sites<\/h4>\n

Rewinding back to a few of the older Bond films, you\u2019ll notice plenty of times 007 is seen running along the Thames, chasing a baddie and looking out towards Westminster<\/strong> and Big Ben<\/strong>. As part of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, we even saw Bond meeting the Queen at\u00a0Buckingham Palace<\/strong>. Only the best of London’s attractions for Mr Bond.<\/p>\n

Connery Cards<\/h4>\n

For vintage James Bond fans, visit the Les\u00a0Ambassadeurs\u00a0gaming club near the\u00a0London Hilton on Park Lane<\/a>, which is where we see Sean Connery as 007 playing cards at the Le Cercle casino in Dr No<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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View of St Paul’s Cathedral from Millennium Bridge, London\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bridget Jones<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong> Diary in\u00a0Southwark<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ah, Bridget Jones stole our hearts with her granny\u00a0undies\u00a0and insecurity outbursts. If you\u2019re a romantic who believed in Bridget, you\u2019re sure to enjoy a tour around London with her in mind.<\/p>\n

In the movie, Bridget lived on\u00a0Bedale\u00a0Street<\/strong> in\u00a0Southwark\u00a0<\/strong>and buys her cigarettes from BK News, The Strand. However, in reality, her flat was actually located above The Globe pub<\/strong> at Borough Market and she shared her first kiss with Daniel on an historic London street known as Shad Thames.<\/p>\n

The fight between Mark and Daniel in the Greek restaurant was filmed at a location which now houses a wine merchant called\u00a0Bedale<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Bedale\u00a0Street.<\/p>\n

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Magical London in Harry Potter Movies <\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s obvious J.K. Rowling had London in mind when she developed her stories for Harry Potter. Much of her inspiration came from the city\u2019s locations and the resemblance is obvious, even without the special effects.<\/p>\n

Diagon Alley<\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll find such a place on Cecil Court, just off\u00a0Charing\u00a0Cross Road, which is believed to be the inspiration for Diagon\u00a0Alley. Incidentally, in real life this street is home to one of the world\u2019s oldest mystic bookstores, making it a fitting influence for the Harry Potter series. However, the filming of\u00a0Diagon\u00a0Alley actually took place at\u00a0Leadenhall<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cash in at Gringotts<\/h4>\n

Near\u00a0Covent<\/a>,\u00a0you\u2019ll find Australia House (home to the Australian High Commission), which in the films doubles as Gringotts, the wizarding world\u2019s only bank. Back at Charing Cross, the exteriors of various British government ministry buildings became the visitors\u2019 entrance to The Ministry of Magic. Beware, due to the nature of these buildings you may find it hard to gain entry just for photos!<\/p>\n

Death Eaters over River Thames<\/h4>\n

In one of the later films, Harry and his gang of friends are spotted flying over the River Thames, overlooking iconic London sites, including Big Ben, Tower Bridge<\/strong> and\u00a0Trafalgar Square<\/strong>. When the Death Eaters go on a rampage, they spectacularly destroy the\u00a0Millennium Bridge<\/a>, which stretches across the river.<\/p>\n

Disappear at Platform 9 3\/4<\/h4>\n
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Last but certainly not the least, let\u2019s not forget\u00a0Kings Cross<\/a>. Harry Potter certainly put this train station in the spotlight. A new addition to London’s must-do list, children and adults alike come to Kings Cross station in London to attempt pushing their luggage carts through Platform 9 \u00be. The spot became so famous it had to be relocated to the station\u2019s main foyer as so many people were photographing it and incidentally blocking others from catching trains.
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Harry Potter fans can\u00a0visit Platform 9 3\/4 at London’s Kings Cross St Pancras Station. Bring your wand and your camera, and pose with the trolley that ‘disappears’ into the wall. It’s located close to platforms 9 and 10. You can also visit the Harry Potter shop at Platform nine and three-quarters for a few goodies from Hogwarts, including chocolate frogs as featured in the Harry Potter movie series.<\/p>\n

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Paddington Bear in London<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Paddington\u00a0has long been\u00a0London\u2019s favourite bear and the new film adaptation starring Hugh Bonneville has once again put both the bear and his adoptive city firmly in the spotlight.<\/p>\n

Paddington Station<\/h4>\n

Starting with\u00a0Paddington\u00a0Station, where Paddington first adopted his English name and new family, this marmalade-loving bear experienced London like you would experience the city for the first time. His adventures include visits to the Underground (London\u2019s subway system) and Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n

Alice’s Antiques<\/h4>\n

He also goes into Gruber’s\u00a0Antique Store in the film, which in real life is actually Alice’s Antiques on\u00a0Portobello\u00a0Road in\u00a0Notting\u00a0Hill. In the scene where he sadly walks away from his family, Paddington is by the River Thames, with Big Ben and the Tower Bridge behind him.<\/p>\n

London’s Natural History Museum<\/h4>\n

The film also includes scenes inside the beautiful\u00a0Natural History Museum<\/strong>, where\u00a0Paddington\u00a0had to escape Millicent Clyde\u2019s evil clutches, who was hoping to turn\u00a0Paddington\u00a0into one of her museum pieces!<\/p>\n

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Primrose Hill<\/h4>\n

To find 32 Windsor Gardens where the Brown family lived, don\u2019t go looking for it on a map as you\u2019ll just find a block of council flats. Instead, Paddington\u2019s adoptive home was filmed at\u00a0Chalcot\u00a0Crescent in Primrose Hill, which is one of the London\u2019s most sought-after addresses.<\/p>\n

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Iconic London sites can be spotted everywhere in films, both past and present \u2013 it\u2019s even in the latest Minions cartoon. Although it\u2019s in animated form in this movie, it\u2019ll still make you want to visit London to see the real thing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Image Credits:Amy McPherson, Getty Images<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As one of the most filmed cities in the world,\u00a0London\u00a0is known for its recognisable movie locations. Many of today\u2019s blockbusters have featured London’s tourist\u00a0icons, such as Tower Bridge, Big Ben and those famous red phone booths. 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The TV assignment that made her famous? That was filmed outside the Royal Courts of Justice on The Strand<\/a>.<\/p>\n