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Where Was The Sherlock Holmes Series Filmed On Location?

2025-08-29 05:20:44 290

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Owen

2025-08-30 06:09:27

I watch shows through a slightly nerdy, location-spotting lens, and with 'Sherlock' you can really see how London becomes a character. Most shooting took place in central London neighborhoods—North Gower Street is the exterior everyone snaps a photo of, and the production used streets in Bloomsbury and the West End for lots of exterior work. You’ll also notice hospital and police exteriors filmed at real institutions around the city.

When the scripts required a moor, production moved to places like Hankley Common in Surrey for the wide, atmospheric shots you see in 'The Hounds of Baskerville'. The intimate interiors, like 221B’s living room or the forensics labs, were recreated on studio stages so the camera could move freely and the crew could control lighting and props. As a practical tip: if you want to explore, follow fan maps online—there’s a surprisingly detailed trail of filming spots for each episode, and locals are often amused and helpful when you ask about where a certain scene was shot.

Lila

2025-08-30 08:55:33

I still get a little giddy talking about this—'Sherlock' was basically filmed all over London, with a few trips out into the countryside for the more dramatic episodes.

The most famous spot is the exterior of 221B Baker Street: that's actually 187 North Gower Street, a tidy little row of houses near Euston. Right next to it you'll spot the café that stood in for Speedy's (perfect for photos). Lots of street scenes, chase sequences, and landmark shots were done across Bloomsbury, Westminster and around St. Bartholomew's Hospital (you can spot the hospital’s façade in a few medico-crime scenes). Interiors like the flat and many lab or office rooms were built on soundstages rather than shot on the real locations, so the cosy chaos of Sherlock’s flat is mostly a set.

For the moorish, spooky vibes of 'The Hounds of Baskerville' they left London and filmed on locations like Hankley Common in Surrey and surrounding rural spots to create that bleak, foggy landscape. If you’re into location-spotting, pack comfy shoes and a camera—London’s full of little Sherlock easter eggs that fans love to walk around.

Grace

2025-09-01 23:06:05

I like to mix casual sightseeing with a bit of detective work when I travel, and following 'Sherlock' locations is a blast. The show relies heavily on London: 187 North Gower Street stands in as 221B Baker Street, and other central spots—from hospital exteriors to Westminster-adjacent streets—turn up all the time. That gives the series an unmistakable urban feel.

When the plot needed wild, empty moors, production moved out to places like Hankley Common in Surrey; those scenes are what give the show its rural, cinematic contrast. For practical visiting, remember interiors were mostly studio builds, so the real-world stops are exterior hits and local cafés. I always recommend grabbing a map, checking train times, and treating the hunt like a relaxed day out rather than a checklist—there’s joy in spotting a doorway or a street corner and thinking, "Oh, that’s where they shot that scene."

Kimberly

2025-09-03 08:17:43

I'm the sort of person who’ll trace a TV show's locations like a scavenger hunt, and 'Sherlock' rewards that curiosity. The production was heavily London-centric: exteriors were shot in areas such as North Gower Street (the iconic 221B look), Bloomsbury, and around major hospitals that stand in for morgues or clinics. You can pick out landmarks if you pay attention—bridges, plazas and certain classic facades crop up repeatedly.

For episodes demanding landscape drama, like 'The Hounds of Baskerville', the crew swapped cityscapes for Surrey’s Hankley Common and nearby countryside to capture the moor-like atmosphere. Much of the interior work—Sherlock’s cluttered flat, police labs and courtrooms—was constructed on soundstages where the creative team could control every detail. If you’re planning a visit, go early in the morning to avoid crowds and check fan forums for exact street numbers and the episode ties so you don’t miss the little, recognisable bits.

Maya

2025-09-03 13:39:52

I got into location-hunting after bingeing 'Sherlock', and the big one everyone goes to is 187 North Gower Street—used for the outside of 221B Baker Street. It’s charming and tiny, and people line up for pictures (respectfully, though—the street’s residential).

Beyond that, London streets, hospital facades, and a selection of West End corners pop up repeatedly. For the creepy moor scenes in 'The Hounds of Baskerville', the crew used Hankley Common and other Surrey heathlands; those spots give the episode that eerie, isolated look. Interiors? Mostly studio sets, which is why the flat feels so lived-in but oddly rearrangeable between episodes.

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