Private · exterior only
Notting Hill, London
The blue door
William Thacker’s famous front door, where Spike stepped out in his underwear to a wall of press.
Shot here: Notting Hill (1999)
51.5186° N / 0.2036° W
City guide · United Kingdom
London
From Notting Hill to King’s Cross, London is full of film magic.
5 locations2 films
London on screen
London is one of the most filmed cities in the world. Harry Potter and Notting Hill are two of its most popular film trails.
The locations are spread across the city, but the Tube connects them all.
Suggested scene walk
From Notting Hill to the City
Start at the blue door and the bookshop in Notting Hill, head to London Zoo in Regent’s Park, then to King’s Cross and end at Leadenhall Market.
5 stops · 6.3 mi between them
- 1
Start here
The blue door
Notting Hill
- 2
0.2 mi from the previous stop
The Travel Book Company
Notting Hill
- 3
2.6 mi from the previous stop
London Zoo Reptile House
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
- 4
1.3 mi from the previous stop
King’s Cross Station
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
- 5
2.2 mi from the previous stop
Leadenhall Market
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Every location in London
Open set hours
Portobello Road, London
The Travel Book Company
The little bookshop on Portobello Road where William sold travel guides and Anna walked in.
Shot here: Notting Hill (1999)
51.5158° N / 0.2055° W
Public space
City of London, London
Leadenhall Market
The Victorian covered market that played the streets around Diagon Alley.
Shot here: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)
51.5129° N / 0.0835° W
Public space
King’s Cross, London
King’s Cross Station
The station where Harry runs through the barrier to Platform 9¾.
Shot here: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)
51.5320° N / 0.1233° W
Ticket or tour required
Regent’s Park, London
London Zoo Reptile House
Where Harry accidentally sets a snake free and discovers he can speak Parseltongue.
Shot here: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)
51.5353° N / 0.1535° W