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BBC BROADCASTING HOUSE (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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Tour the BBC Broadcasting House in London

Where can you really find out everything that’s happening in London? Behind the doors BBC Broadcasting House when you go on tour!

As an invited guest of the world’s oldest and most respected broadcasting organisations, I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes and participate in the creation of world news. This is the breaking news story of what happened.

I arrived fifteen minutes ahead of my scheduled BBC Broadcasting House Tour and went through the security check in reception.

As I waited in the Media Cafe for the tour to start, I was privy to one of the most exciting views in London. It wasn’t necessarily scenic, like that of standing at the View from the Shard , but to me it was memorizing.

I’ve mentioned many times on the blog that I met my husband while at NBC News- London. As a former journalist, watching the buzz of the news room put me in a trance of memories.

As you wait for the tour to begin, you stand over the BBC News Room. I can’t show you a picture of this due to the Charlie Hebdo tragedy that took place in January 2015. Since then, security and the areas in which you can conduct personal photography in news centres are even more restricted.

If you watch the BBC News 6pm nightly news broadcast, the view you see behind the news desk is what you overlook at the Media Café. Through the glass walls of the Media Cafe, you see a sea of journalists working hard to cover the breaking news of London and the world.

The areas of the floor are divided in to UK news and international news. People assigned to these realms of coverage sit together in teams. Many have panels of monitors surrounding their desks, understandably.

My group had two tour guides taking us through the building. Both were extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly. They stick to a clear schedule.

BBC Broadcasting House Tour: What You Will Learn

• A brief history of the BBC and building, including a radio replay of the building being bombed during World War II while reporters were on air.

BBC Broadcasting House Tour: What You Will See

• Some of the studios broadcasting to the Nation.

BBC Broadcasting Tour: Fun Facts

• The BBC News Channel has 250 correspondents around the world.

• They have a four-hour stint at a time on television.
• Many celebrities stay across the street at luxury hotel Langham London when they are doing promotions or interviews with the BBC. Lady Gaga caused quite the chaotic mess when she tweeted about staying at the hotel prior to one of her appearances. An onset of crowds hoping to see her arrived in the street between the buildings. She missed the show for which she was scheduled because she couldn’t get through the crowds her own tweet initiated. #BadMonsters

• You can email your stories to the BBC (both written and video) for the possibility they will be used for coverage. However, be assured that two people verify every piece of ‘citizen journalism’ that is chosen for use.
• UPDATE: Unfortunately, the tour coordinator for my experience contacted me in early July of 2016 to indicate the BBC Broadcasting House tour stopped running in April in London. However, the other tours of BBC buildings around the UK continue to operate.

If you’re interested in media and perhaps need something different while visiting the UK, perhaps one of these tours would be of interest to you.

I’d like to give a big thank you to @BBCShowsTours for having me as a tour guest.

It was also great fun to see The One Show with hosts Alex Jones and Matt Baker. It was very entertaining watching their interviews with guests Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke, stars of British sitcom Birds of a Feather . The show is also nominated for a National TV Award.

Now, if I could just get a spot as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing , life would be complete!

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bbc london tour - BBC Broadcasting House

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I am of an age when seeing broadcasting House is exciting. Was ace to see the actual building... read more

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visited as part of trip to london and after paying the £13 each to tour was looking forward to seeing the inner workings of the bbbc that we all contribute to but to say very dissapointed is an under statement as apart from the one show studio tour and the newsroom viewed from a gallery where you cant take pics from the rest is created just for the tour, you can read the news and tell the weather in one area then do sound effects in another area and that is all you get to see......they keep boasting about radio one but you dont even get close to that area as we are told that too many famous people lurk around that area and group numbers too big ..so what about reducing the group sizes not worth the money and not informative enough.

I know it is quite a hard task to make a tour interesting to everyone from an English person like myself, weaned on the BBC, to the various foreign visitors on our group, but the guides seemed to dawdle and say the same things over and over again. We were all expecting to see the actual radio studios with live broadcasts going on - which is what is intimated on the web page description of the tour. However, despite being teased about these bowel locations, merely feet above the Bakerloo Line Underground tunnel in the initial video shown to us in the media café, we were not taken there or anywhere very much. The Newsroom was the most disappointing. The guides took us to the gallery where we were not allowed to take photos. I had seen this before when I came to a performance in the Radio Theatre and apart from boasting about the BBC's coverage, he was unable to give us much meat at all. He also said the news researchers trawl through everyone's Facebook postings as long as they are public and pinch anything they want, so your pictures could appear without your permission. Unlike some reviews on here, we did not visit the One Show studio, which I would have liked to. Later on when we visited the radio theatre from the gallery, the group was almost "told off" for not asking enough questions and being too quiet...when the guides had been unable to answer any of the questions that members of the group had so far asked them! Many did not speak good English and were expecting a live tour of the studios and to see some action, not people showing us old photos on a tablet device! The best bit was the last, which is a radio play with members of the group reading the parts of 5 actors. I agreed to do "sound effects", which was hilarious. I had to wave gloves to make the sound of a bat, amongst other things. In my opinion this is an expensive tour that does not deliver value for money.

I was looking forward to the tour of broadcasting house, but I was rather disappointed. You didn't really get to see that much of the building, you see the news room from a balcony, and the radio theatre but that's about it, we didn't get to go into any of the other studios to look around, I am aware it is a working building but I would have liked to see more of it. On a positive the guides were lovely, informative and very funny, and the group also got to do a short radio play and a brief news broadcast in specially set up areas which were good.

I loved seeing where the news programmes are broadcast from, and being able to pose as a newsreader and radio actor. I also enjoyed hearing interesting information about the BBC, such as their highest earning export programme (Top Gear) and other facts. Well worth the ticket price.

I've been to London on the 17th of November. I visited the BBC broadcasting House when I was there. You get a tour true the old and new building with a guide who explains you what everything is. First they tell you what BBC is and what they all broadcast all over the world. After this they tell you something about how the news comes to them and how they process it. You will see how many people are involved in this process and which section does what. After this they let you see a studio in the new building. This is where they broadcast live shows. Think about musicians who want to talk about their new single or Gordon Ramsey who comes to promote a new cookbook. Outside the building there is a square where lots of people performed and was live broadcasted at television. The next stop is the old building where you will get information about how old the BBC is, how the BBC was important during the World War 2 etc. The BBC has tours 7 days a week. The prices for adults are 13,75 pond and from April 2015 it will be 15 pond. There are also group tickets and other tickets. You can seek this one’s up on the site of the BBC. If you go to London and you will do excursions than visit the BBC. You will get a look in one of the world’s biggest broadcasting companies. You will be surprised how many people work there and how many studios there are. Also the history of this company is a nice story to hear.

We discovered the BBC was just across the Road from the Langham where we were staying. We ventured in and were surprised that we could see live shows including the news. There were bits of history like a Dalek. We even saw Cybermen running around. It was quite fun and worth a visit.

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Sherlock Holmes Tour of London

Discover literary and filming location sites on the Sherlock Holmes Tour of London

Grab your deerstalker and embark on a Sherlock Holmes Tour of London. This guided walking tour explores places featured in the books and real sites that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This unique tour features movie filming locations as well as adaptations from various television series about the detective’s great adventures.

This Sherlock Holmes Tour of London is a must-do walk for real fans of Holmes and Watson.

The walking tour of London starts at the very place where Holmes and Watson first meet at Piccadilly. It then takes in literary sites from gentlemen’s clubs to grand hotels featured in some of the novels and short stories. Your guide will give you the context in which these stories are set and how London inspired the author of the books, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Stories included on the tour

• A Study in Scarlet,
• The Illustrious Client,
• His Last Bow,
• The Adventure of the Retired Colourman,
• Reichenbach Falls,
• The Hound of the Baskervilles,
• A Scandal in Bohemia and many others

Sherlock Holmes is the most filmed character in all literature, more so than Bond, Oliver Twist, or even Jesus Christ . As part of the tour, you will get to see locations featured in TV and film adaptations with Benedict Cumberbatch, Christopher Plummer, Robert Downey Jr, and Jeremy Brett starring as the great detective.

Along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take pictures and see the locations up-close.

Feel free to dress up as the Master Sleuth himself or any other character in the series (but only if you want to!).  The Sherlock Holmes London Tour finishes at Somerset House on The Strand but please note that this tour does not include the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221b Baker Street as part of the itinerary.

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• This Sherlock Holmes tour is accessible for wheelchair users and for parents with prams or buggies, but please let us know so we can inform our guide
• BSL is not provided for this tour  
• All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours
• See where John Watson first hears of Sherlock Holmes from his friend Stamford
• Visit locations featured in the BBC Sherlock series with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, as well as the big screen adaptation with Robert Downey Jr
• Find existing locations from the Conan Doyle books including The Illustrious Client, The Bruce Partington Plans, A Study in Scarlet and other Sherlock stories
• Join other fans of the great detective making it a collectively enjoyable experience
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and lowest price guarantee
• Max group size of 20 persons
• Gift vouchers available with 12 months validity and free exchanges

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Saturdays departing at 10:30am (Jan – Dec) Wednesdays departing at 10:30am (Feb – Nov, Xmas Holidays) Private Tours / Group Tours available – see bottom of page

Adult (16 years+): £17    Child  (5 – 15 years): £10 Toddler (0 – 4 years): No ticket required

Meet where?

Outside 224 Piccadilly (which also says ‘Criterion Est 1874. Restaurant’ in the blue sign above the entrance) near to the Eros statue at Piccadilly Circus Getting to London by train   and  Where to stay

Ends where?

Somerset House on The Strand

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Professional guide

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Gratuities (optional)

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1-10 people : £165 per group  11-20 people: £185 per group  21-30 people: £205 per group Available daily at 10:30am and 1:30pm. CLICK HERE TO BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR

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Three hour guided tour of locations associated with Agatha Christies famous Belgian detective including Whitehaven Mansions and locations from twenty episodes.

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Tour guide:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this fantastic tour of London by bus. My name’s Greg and I’m your guide this afternoon on our tour of London. As you can see, we’re on an open-top bus, so you can see all the attractions from your seat and you don’t need to walk anywhere. And please don’t worry about the rain, I’m sure it’ll stop soon. A-a-and please ask any questions at any time. Tourist 1:  I have a question. Tour guide:  Yes? Tourist 1:  Do you have extra umbrellas? I mean, if it rains a lot. Tour guide:  Err, no, we don’t have any extra umbrellas, but don’t worry, I’m sure the rain will stop soon. Right, OK, so where are we going on our wonderful tour? Well, the tour takes two hours and we are going to visit all the famous sites. First we’ll see Madame Tussauds, the museum with wax models of famous people and celebrities, then we’ll drive along the most famous shopping street in the world, Oxford Street. After that we’ll see the famous clock Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament. As we drive along the river you’ll see the popular attraction, the London Eye, from which you can see the whole city on a sunny day. Then we’ll see Tower Bridge and the famous Tower of London before arriving at Buckingham Palace, just in time for a cup of tea with the Queen. Tourist 2:  Is that included in the tour? A cup of tea with the Queen? Tour guide:  Err, well, no, not exactly, but there’s a lovely café near the palace where you can get a cup of tea.  (Sound of a storm right overhead, loud thunder and very heavy downpour) Tourist 1:  I have another question. Tour guide:  Yes? Tourist 1:  Can we have our money back? We’re getting off the bus. Tour guide:  Err, well, you see ... Quick! Run! Everyone off the bus! ... 

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Sherlock Holmes Tour London

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OVERVIEW OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SIGHTS IN LONDON

When Sherlock Holmes came into existence in 1887, few could have predicted the longevity and success in store for the character who would become the world’s most famous detective.

Films, TV series, stories, and comic books – Sherlock is known and loved the world over.

And recently, our capital city was playing a pivotal role in the BBC’s modern re-telling of Holmes and Watson: Sherlock .

Sherlock fans from across the globe who visit London find themselves on the trail of Sherlock and John (played by the brilliant Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman), hoping to visit the locations that are featured so heavily in the television series.

For those of you hoping to take a journey to Baker Street, spot the rooftop where Holmes and Moriarty played out their final meeting, or drop by Irene Adler’s house – this post is for you!

Read on to find the real-life locations used for the filming of BBC’s Sherlock .

GUIDED SHERLOCK HOLMES TOURS

This section will include some of the best guided tours that cover the topic of Sherlock Holmes.

We provide details about pricing, availability, and what you can expect to see on each tour.

Sherlock Holmes Film Location Tour

This 2-hour walking tour will take you to some of the most notable filming locations from both the Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes movies and the BBC Sherlock television series.

While on this outing, you’ll also see sites related to the books and learn about the author who created this character, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Tickets start at about £12 for adults and £10 for children.

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Jack the Ripper & Sherlock Holmes Bus Tour

As the name implies, this 3-hour bus tour covers both the story of Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes.

This night bus tour will visit several historic sites related to London’s most notorious crimes and mysteries.

At the end, you’ll stop by the Sherlock Holmes Pub where you can get some interesting memorabilia or perhaps even just order a drink.

Tickets are £32 for adults and £28 for students/seniors.

Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour

Over the course of 3 hours, a private tour guide will reveal some of the most famous sites from the tales of Sherlock Holmes.

Visit locations such as 221B Baker Street, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and filming locations from the BBC television series Sherlock.

This service includes hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Tickets are a bit more expensive at £134 for adults and £51 for children, but with a private tour guide showing you around, you’ll get more personal attention than on similar outings offered by their competitors.

Black Cab Sherlock Holmes Tour

Enjoy a special 3-hour tour of London covering several notable Sherlock Holmes sites while riding in a black cab from one location to the next.

In addition to visiting places like 221B Baker Street, you’ll also see where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived and discover filming locations from the BBC Sherlock series as well as the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes movies.

Although this is the most expensive Sherlock Holmes tour on our list, it’s also one of the most extensive, as it includes transportation in an iconic black cab and personal attention from a private tour guide.

Tickets are £310 per person.

SHERLOCK HOLMES LOCATIONS IN LONDON

Below is our self-guided tour of Sherlock Holmes sights in London. Click on the map and it will open in an interactive mode.

If you are planning on using one of the hop-on-hop-off buses , many of the stops will bring you nearby many of the spots listed below or you could use our beginner's guide to the London Underground .

Don't forget to check out our selection of free London walking tours .

(A) 221 B Baker Street

187 North Gower Street ( map )

One of the most famous addresses in the world, 221B Baker Street does actually exist. However, owing to traffic congestion, it is not on Baker Street where scenes for Sherlock are filmed.

In fact, 221B Baker Street is actually 187 North Gower Street – a small side road just off the Euston Road in northern London.

Sherlock devotees will know that Speedy’s Cafe lies underneath the flats where Holmes, Watson, and Mrs. Hudson live.

But not everybody knows that Speedy’s Cafe is, indeed, a real cafe here in London!

The gents who run Speedy’s are taking their new-found fame quite well and enjoy serving up coffee and snacks to Sherlock buffs who pop in for a bite to eat whilst super-sleuthing their way around London.

As the interior of Speedy’s was actually used for filming in Series Two, it’s possible to sit down and take a meal where Holmes and Watson themselves sat in A Scandal in Belgravia .

(B) Russell Square Gardens 

Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London ( m ap )

This picturesque little patch of green in Bloomsbury was featured in the very first episode of Sherlock .

It is here that Watson has a coffee with his friend Mike Stanford and hears the name ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for the first time.

The bench they sat on during filming was actually a prop, however, so it’s not possible to sit in the exact place that Watson did – but there are many other benches one can relax on within the square!

(C) Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

145 Fleet Street

Sir Conan Doyle drank here and a scene in 'Case of the Red-Headed League' is believed to have been set in this pub.

We stop at this pub on our Old City of London Tour .

(D) The Old Bailey

Intersection of Old Bailey and Bishop's Gate ( map )  

This building is the famed Central Criminal Court of England and Wales

The exterior shots were filmed here for Moriarty’s trial in The Reichenbach Fall .

It's open to the public so stop on in and see who is on trial!

It is also just a few streets away from St. Paul's Cathedral .

(E) St. Bart’s Hospital

West Smithfield ( map )

The oldest surviving hospital in England, St. Bartholomew’s is where Holmes and Watson first meet one another in Sherlock (as well as in the original story).

It is also here that Sherlock and Moriarty met in the climax of The Reichenbach Fall and from the roof where Holmes leaps to the ground in the last few moments of series two.

This 31-year-old pathology lab assistant Molly Hooper works and assists Holmes and Watson in the solving of their cases at St. Bart’s as well.

​A stop at St. Bart's Hospital is included in our Dark Side of London Ghost Tour .

(F) Tower 42 

25 Old Broad Street ( map )

Tower 42 serves as Shad Shanderson, the financial institution used in The Blind Banker episode of series 1 as well as making another appearance in the last episode of Series 3.

When it was built (1971-1980), Tower 42 was the tallest building in the United Kingdom.

Now it is only the 6 th tallest, but it has the unique distinction of being used for both interior and exterior shots in Sherlock .

It is possible to visit Tower 42 as there is a champagne bar on the top floor with amazing views over the capital! Make reservations the bar  here .

On our  Old City of London Tour , we point out Tower 42.

(G) The Tower of London  

Exterior shots of the Tower were used for The Reichenbach Fall . We point it out to you on our Old City of London Tour .

No filming took place inside the Tower of London. Those scenes were filmed at Cardiff Castle in Wales.

(H) OXO Tower 

Barge House Street ( map )

Where the body of the security guard is found on the banks of the Thames in  The Great Game . To get to this site, the tide must be low!

Our London Night Tour includes this location.

(I) Waterloo Bridge  

It is underneath this Bridge that Sherlock and John seek information from the homeless network in London in  The Great Game .

(J) South Bank Skate Park

South Bank of the River Thames  

Where Holmes and Watson uncover a cryptic clue in  The Blind Banker.  Our London Night Tour includes this location.

(K) Battersea Power Station

188 Kirtling Street ( map )

The largest brick structure in all of Europe, Battersea Power Station features twice in A Scandal in Belgravia .

Firstly, when Sherlock and John are brought to an abandoned car and shown a body in the boot and secondly when John and Irene meet in the massive marble turbine hall.  

The station is a well-known sight on the London skyline and is currently undergoing regeneration works that will turn the entire complex into a series of flats, shops, restaurants, and offices.

Fun Facts: Pink Floyd fans may recognize this power station from the front cover of the album Animals . 

Battersea is also seen in a shot from The Beatles movie  Help!

If you are a Beatles Fan, see our post about Abbey Road .

(L) Boscobel Place  

Belgravia 

A single shot was filmed here for A Scandal in Belgravia .

It is the scene where Watson agrees to punch Holmes in the face so Sherlock can attempt to gain access into Irene’s house around the corner.

(M) Irene Adler’s Home

Eaton Square ( map )

Eaton Square is home to some of the most expensive property in the United Kingdom. In fact, house prices here average around £4,600.00 per square foot!

Although the square is a residential area, it is surrounded by embassies and businesses.  

Exterior shots of Irene’s home specifically show number 44 Eaton Square – noticeable because of the blue plaque on the frontage of the building, commemorating Prince Metternich of Austria. 

Interior shots of Irene’s property were actually filmed in Wales.

In addition to being featured in A Scandal in Belgravia , the property was also used for interior shots in A Study in Pink (as well as being used as a location in Dr. Who!).

(N) Buckingham Palace (Goldsmith’s Hall)

Foster Lane ( map )

For the exterior shots in  A Scandal in Belgravia episode were filmed at the real Buckingham Palace.

All interior shots, however,  of the ‘Palace’ (such as the scene when Holmes and Watson get details on their case) were filmed at Goldsmith’s Hall.

The Hall is home to the Goldsmiths’ Company, one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London.

Since 1300, the Goldsmiths’ Company has been responsible for the testing of the quality of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium – so you can imagine how sumptuous their Hall is!

Visitors can take a virtual tour of the premises by clicking  here . 

You can take a real tour as Goldsmith's Hall offers guided tours periodically. See their website for information.

If you are interested in seeing the exterior of Buckingham Palace, you can join us for our  Westminster Walking Tour .

To see the inside of the Palace, read our post on  Buckingham Palace Tours .

(O) New Scotland Yard  

10 Broadway

Home of the London Metropolitan Police. Used for exterior shots only.  

The Metropolitan Police Forces’ database is known as the ‘Home Office Large Major Enquiry System’ or...HOLMES!

(P) The Diogenes Club  

The British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace

Exterior shots filmed here for The Reichenbach Fall . Our Westminster Tour passes by the British Academy!

If you would like to have the building pointed out to you, please speak to your guide who will be happy to oblige!

(Q) Sherlock Holmes Pub

10 Northumberland Street, Charing Cross

This pub's name gives it away! Inside they have a recreation of Sherlock and Watson's sitting room as well as some personal items of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

(R) Criterion Hotel (Savini Restaurant)

224 Piccadilly

In the very first book, this is where Holmes and Watson first meet. The hotel no longer exists but the building does.

It is a restaurant named Savini at the Criterion and you can still see the original Marquee dating back to 1874.

Look for the plaque that commemorates the meeting that started it all.

This location is right by the start point of our Soho, Piccadilly, and Chinatown tour  as well as our  Rock n Roll Tour .

(S) Piccadilly Circus

This famed London location is used in the opening credits of every episode and is also featured in The Great Game when a victim of Moriarty is standing in the Circus, hoping to be saved by Sherlock.

Why not come along on one of our Soho, Piccadilly, and Chinatown tour  where you can learn about these neighborhoods.

(T) Chinatown 

In episode 2 of the first season, the Blind Banker,  Watson, and Holmes are seen walking through the streets of Chinatown .

(U) Shaftesbury Avenue

This is where Holmes and Watson literally walk into each other by the bus stop just outside buildings 19-23, before they head into Chinatown in The Blind Banker .

(V) Brindisa Tapas Kitchens - Soho

46 Broadwick Street

This lovely little Spanish restaurant is where John and Sherlock sit and wait for the taxi in the very first episode of Sherlock , A Study in Pink .

Once they spot the taxi there is a mad chase through Soho and the exterior of this restaurant was featured in those scenes as well.

TIP: This restaurant is close to the last location on our  Soho, Piccadilly, and Chinatown tour  so why not go in and enjoy some tapas after the tour?

(W) 23 and 24 Leinster Gardens

Bayswater, London

Built in the 1860s, 23 and 24 Leinster Gardens are the frontages of two houses that do not actually exist!

When the railway line connecting Paddington and Bayswater Stations was constructed, these two house fronts were erected to block the view of the rail line that could be seen from the street.

The doors and windows of 23 and 24 are false, and if one looks carefully you can spot that there is no letterbox on either property.

The frontages themselves are about 5 feet thick with a ‘tiny booth-like room’ located inside.

As you can imagine, 23 and 24 Leinster Gardens also serves as one of the most common addresses used in pizza delivery pranks!

The address features heavily in His Last Vow, the final episode of Sherlocks’ series 3.

Mary Watson’s face is projected onto the front of the building in one shot, and Sherlock himself actually delivers an explanation about the history of the buildings in another.

As to whether the interior scenes were actually shot here, it seems highly unlikely.

SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSEUM

Located at 221B Baker Street, this museum is dedicated to the history of Sherlock Holmes and his author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Visitors can expect to see exactly what they would expect based on the description from the books, as the museum has taken great effort to re-create the home of this famous detective.

There are also several items from throughout the history of the character that fans can either learn more about or see in person for the first time.

Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for kids. Purchase tickets or learn more .

In addition to any savings offered upfront, this site also often provides coupon codes on local activities that make them even more affordable!

TIP : Even if you don’t feel like spending any additional money at the museum, make sure to grab a free business card on the way out – it’s designed to look like it came from Sherlock Holmes himself!

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No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban

LONDON (AP) — On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter.

Comedian Ed Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image of a hot dog violated the transit network’s ban on junk food advertising.

The poster for the show, “Hot Diggity Dog,” showed a mustard- and ketchup-smeared Gamble beside a half-eaten hot dog on a plate.

A bemused Gamble replaced the wiener with a cucumber, and the poster was approved.

Gamble, who is diabetic and co-hosts the “Off Menu” food podcast, said he could see the point of the ad rules, which are intended to help curb obesity in children.

“But the new posters promote something way more harmful — the idea that cucumbers pair well with ketchup and mustard,” he said.

Gamble isn’t complaining about the extra publicity the case has generated.

“The posters are making way beyond their value now,” he told the BBC on Thursday.

Since 2019, Transport for London has banned ads for foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt from the city’s subway trains and stations, buses and bus shelters. It also bars advertisements that promote unhealthy or unrealistic body shapes .

“Following a review of the advert, we advised that elements would need to be removed or obscured to ensure it complied with our policy,” the transit operator said. “A revised advert is now running on the network and we are always happy to work with people to ensure adverts follow our policy.”

Last year a poster for the play “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” featuring a large wedding cake fell foul of the rules. TFL ordered the cake to be cut from the ad.

The ad policy has attracted the ire of Britain’s tabloid press, with The Sun slamming “killjoy TFL bosses.”