Iconic London Film Locations
01 Aug 2011
London is one of the most filmed cities in the world and while many of the city's most famous movie locations are those you would expect to see, others are a more surprising and unusual choice, like the decommissioned Battersea Power Station which dominates the skyline on the South Bank of the Thames opposite Pimlico and has provided a dark, brooding and atmospheric setting for movies like Batman: The Dark Knight (2008) and Tomb Raider (2001).
After providing Londoners with electricity for over 50 years, the Power Station has become a well-loved and iconic landmark, hosting special events like the Freeze Festival on 28-29 October 2011, the UK's only snow, ski and music festival. Music and film fans can combine their love of both by booking a London City Break to coincide with the Festival and include a 3 hour London TV & Movie Locations Tour, stopping at 35 film locations en-route, together with a visit to the fabulous London Film Museum.
Other unique locations in the Capital include the London Docklands area which, before its revamp, did a remarkable job of doubling up as wartorn Vietnam in Full Metal Jacket. The Da Nang scenes were filmed on the Isle of Dogs, now home to the prestigious Canary Wharf development. The Museum of London's Museum of the Docklands, is located in the heart of the area, and is a fascinating place for visitors to discover all about London's history as a port, through stories of migration, trade and commerce.
The baroque masterpiece, The Old Royal Naval College on the edge of Greenwich Park, has featured in a very impressive list of movies, including: Patriot Games, Lara Croft:Tomb Raider, The Golden Compass, The Wolf Man, The Madness of King George, Amazing Grace, The King's Speech and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Our dedicated tailor made team can create the perfect movie-themed package for your clients including any of the featured attractions. Simply call 1 877 726 5927 (MN) from the USA or contact our head office on +44 (0)870 290 1010. Alternatively, your can e-mail us with your requirements.