Film & TV Production Tracker

London is one of the busiest filming cities in the world. At any given time, dozens of productions are underway across the capital, from major Hollywood blockbusters at Pinewood and Leavesden Studios to independent films and BBC dramas on location across Central London. Our production tracker above monitors current filming activity in real time.

London's most popular filming locations include King's Cross Station, the South Bank, Borough Market, Leadenhall Market, the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, various bridges across the Thames, Trafalgar Square, and the many historic streets of the City of London and Westminster. These locations have appeared in hundreds of films and television programmes.

Yes, most London filming locations are publicly accessible. Locations such as King's Cross Platform 9¾, Leadenhall Market, the Millennium Bridge, and North Gower Street are all free to visit. Several companies also offer guided film location walking tours across the city, covering franchises like Harry Potter, James Bond, and Sherlock.

London film premieres typically take place in Leicester Square at cinemas including the Odeon Luxe, Vue West End, and Cineworld Leicester Square. The BFI London Film Festival in October also hosts major premieres across the city. Our events tracker and newsletter keep you updated on upcoming premiere dates and red carpet locations.

London offers an unmatched combination of historic architecture, modern landmarks, diverse neighbourhoods, world-class studios like Pinewood and Shepperton, generous UK tax incentives for film production, a highly skilled local crew base, and excellent transport links. The city can convincingly double for almost any global location, making it a first choice for international productions.