Slow Horses London locations
Where was Slow Horses filmed?
Apple TV’s acclaimed spy thriller is based on the Slough House novels by Mick Herron, set in the Barbican area of London. So while the action takes Jackson Lamb, River Cartwright and the team to various out-of-London locations including Stroud and Oxford, most of the action takes place in and around the City. From the office that inspired Slough House to the rendezvous spot at Blake’s grave, read on to discover where Slow Horses was filmed.
126 Aldersgate
The inspiration behind Slough House – the home of Jackson Lamb’s washed-up spies – is on this unassuming strip of Aldersgate, sandwiched between a newsagent and a cafe. The cafe is given a makeover before filming, turning into the Chinese takeaway where Lamb can be found slurping his noodles.
Barbican Bridge
This bridge links Barbican station with the iconic modernist estate across the road. At the beginning of Series 3, River is sent a picture of Catherine with a gun to her head, and told to be at Barbican Bridge in one minute if he wants to save her. He races to the bridge, only to encounter his old frenemy ‘Spider’ Webb…
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
The dysfunctional spies assemble around Blake’s grave in Series 1, where Lamb delivers his own brand of ‘motivational’ speech. William Blake is buried in Bunhill Burial Ground, a Nonconformist cemetery and public garden just outside the City. It’s wonderfully atmospheric.
Bank Junction
The protestors converge on The Royal Exchange at the climax of Series 2, before Diana whips Home Secretary Peter Judd away to safety. It’s also near the spot where one of the characters comes to a sticky end in Series 1.
Golden Lane Estate
A stone’s throw from Slough House, this Grade II listed estate is right next to the Barbican, and flats here are just as sought-after as those of its neighbour. You can see the distinctive yellow apartment block in Series 3 of Slow Horses, when Lamb takes a walk through the estate while he takes a phone call.
Discover the Slow Horses filming locations on a TV walking tour
Fancy following in the footsteps of Jackson Lamb and co? Book a walking tour of Slow Horses locations here or get in touch to enquire about a private walking tour of Lamb’s little corner of the City.
