Slow Horses Locations – TV Walking Tour in London

London’s square-mile streets provide the perfect setting for Slow Horses, and this walking tour shows you why. You begin at Blake’s grave in Bunhill Fields, follow the path toward the fictional Slough House, and finish among the covered arcades of Leadenhall Market. Along the way, the screen world blends with real London streets, old churchyards, modern concrete walkways, and the city’s financial core.

I like the small group limit of 15, which should make it easier to hear the guide and ask questions. I also like the mix of television, Mick Herron’s book series, espionage facts, and London history. The main thing to plan for is the distance: the walk covers roughly three miles, so comfortable shoes matter.

The tour costs $27.62 per person and lasts about two hours. That is fair value if you already enjoy Slow Horses and want more than a quick photo stop. It is less compelling if you have not watched the show or read the books, since much of the pleasure comes from recognizing places and story connections.

Key points to know before booking

• Start at Bunhill Fields: Begin beside William Blake’s grave, one of the meeting places linked to Jackson Lamb’s team.
• Walk through the Barbican: Spend about 45 minutes around the Barbican and Aldersgate, central areas for the show’s London setting.
• See the real Slough House inspiration: Stop outside the building that helped inspire the fictional home of MI5’s unwanted officers.
• Hear from an engaged guide: Susannah brings series detail, book connections, London history, and a memorable Jackson Lamb impersonation.
• Expect about three miles: The route is manageable for most people, but it is a city walk with plenty of time on foot.
• Finish at Leadenhall Market: The final stop gives you a handsome place to eat or continue exploring the City of London.

Starting with Blake at Bunhill Fields

The meeting point is outside Greggs at U1, 91 City Road, London EC1Y 1BD. The tour begins at Bunhill Fields, a former burial ground with a strong literary connection. The first focus is William Blake’s grave, an atmospheric place to begin a story about spies, secrets, and people living on the edge of respectable society.

In Slow Horses, Blake’s grave serves as one of the meeting places for Jackson Lamb’s team. That detail gives the opening stop more weight than a simple filming-location photo. You get a real London setting tied to the tone of the series, then begin walking toward the fictional Slough House.

This opening also sets the pattern for the tour. You are not simply stopping at buildings and taking pictures. Susannah connects the television version of Slow Horses with the books and adds background about London along the route. She also keeps up with new details about the series, which matters if you have watched several seasons and want more than basic plot reminders.

Plan on about 30 minutes here and on the first stretch of the walk. Bunhill Fields is free to enter, as are the other stops. You will not need to budget for attraction tickets, but you should budget energy for the walking distance.

Finding Slough House in the Barbican and Aldersgate

The Barbican section takes about 45 minutes and is probably the heart of the tour. The area around the Barbican and Aldersgate supplies the visual character of the show: hard-edged modern architecture, elevated walkways, passages, and a slightly closed-in urban feel.

The Barbican Highwalk is especially useful for fans who want to understand how the production uses London space. The show’s world often feels like a maze of offices and surveillance points. Here, the walkways and concrete forms help explain that mood without requiring a set built for television.

I like this part even if you are not a serious fan of the series. The Barbican is one of London’s most distinctive areas, and the tour adds context as you move through it. You get the screen connection, but you also see a major piece of the city that can feel confusing when explored alone.

The route includes Aldersgate, another key part of the show’s setting. The guide points out how locations connect to scenes and fictional addresses. Bring your phone if you want photographs, but do not expect every stop to look exactly as it does on screen. Television angles, editing, and interiors can change the way a familiar street appears.

The group limit helps here. A party of 15 is large enough to have some energy but small enough for the guide to speak without turning the walk into a crowd-control exercise. It also gives you a better chance to ask about the books, characters, or filming details that interest you.

Standing outside the real Slough House

One of the most satisfying moments is the stop outside the real-life inspiration for Slough House. In the books and series, Slough House is where MI5 careers go to die. Seeing the building associated with that idea gives the fictional workplace a physical address.

This is not presented as a grand attraction with an interior visit. You stop outside, take in the location, and hear how it relates to the fictional office. That distinction matters. If you expect to enter a working government building or a television set, this tour will not provide that.

The value comes from the comparison between fact and fiction. London has plenty of ordinary-looking buildings that become memorable once a story gives them a role. The guide’s job is to explain that connection, and Susannah’s series knowledge appears to be one of the tour’s strongest features.

The stop also suits fans of the novels. The tour does not treat the television show as an isolated product. It discusses the book series behind it, so you can consider how the written Slough House became the version seen on screen.

Bank Junction and the Royal Exchange

The walk continues toward Bank Junction and the Royal Exchange Building. This part shifts the mood from the Barbican’s concrete walkways to the formal heart of the City of London.

Bank Junction is important because several key scenes are set in this area. It also gives you a useful sense of how Slow Horses places its fictional spies in a real center of business and power. The contrast works well: Jackson Lamb’s team may be treated as office leftovers, but the story puts them among some of London’s most important streets.

The Royal Exchange adds architectural drama to the route. You will see the outside rather than take part in an interior visit, but the building helps explain the setting around the show’s scenes. Along the way, the guide includes pieces of London history, so this section does not depend entirely on your memory of episodes.

That wider context is a reason to choose a walking tour instead of simply collecting filming addresses yourself. A map can tell you where a scene was shot. A guide can explain why a place matters, how it connects to nearby streets, and what you are looking at beyond the television reference.

The walk may also include real espionage facts alongside the fictional material. That gives the tour more substance than a standard fan outing. You can compare the show’s version of MI5 work with the realities of spying, while still keeping the tone light and entertaining.

Ending under the roof of Leadenhall Market

The tour ends at Leadenhall Market, at Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 1LT. This is another Slow Horses location and a strong place to finish because you can continue exploring or stop for food after the walk.

Leadenhall Market has a very different feel from the Barbican and Bank Junction. Its covered arcades and decorative structure offer a more cinematic backdrop, and the change gives the final stop a clear sense of arrival. You can take photographs, look around, and decide whether to eat nearby.

The advertised stop lasts about 15 minutes. That is enough for an introduction, but you should not treat it as a full market visit. If you want lunch or a longer look, plan extra time after the tour.

The end point is practical too. You do not return to the starting point, so think of the tour as a one-way walk through central London. That saves you from retracing the route, but it means you should arrange your onward plans from the City rather than from City Road.

What the guide adds to the Slow Horses story

The guide can make or break a location walk, and the feedback here points to Susannah as a major strength. She brings enthusiasm to the show and keeps the focus on both the television production and the novels.

Expect more than a list of filming spots. The tour includes plot and character connections, background on the book series, London history, and facts about real espionage. Susannah is also known for a spot-on Jackson Lamb impersonation, which adds humor without changing the practical value of the walk.

A particularly useful feature is the guide’s attention to new material in the series. If you have watched the show recently, you should find the tour more rewarding than a fixed script built around the first season alone. The exact discussion can depend on the group and the guide, but the supplied details indicate that Susannah follows the show closely.

The tour is offered in English. That matters because much of the enjoyment comes from quick explanations, character references, and jokes. If you are comfortable following an English walking tour, the format should work well. If not, the pace and amount of spoken information may make it harder to get full value.

Price, group size, and practical value

At $27.62 per person, the tour sits in a reasonable range for a two-hour London walking experience. You are paying for a guide, route planning, location research, and the links between the show and the city. There are no admission tickets to add at the listed stops, which keeps the final cost easy to understand.

The value is strongest for dedicated Slow Horses fans. You get a focused route, details from the books, filming locations, and extra London context in one outing. A self-guided walk could cost less, but you would need to identify the places, work out the route, and supply the background yourself.

The maximum group size is 15. That is worth noting because a larger group could make city walking less personal, especially at the Barbican or in busy financial-district streets. This smaller cap does not guarantee a private experience, but it should keep the group manageable.

The tour averages booking about 30 days ahead, so I would not leave it until the last minute if your London dates are fixed. Confirmation arrives when you book, and the ticket is mobile, so you can keep the booking on your phone.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. Since the tour is outdoors and covers several miles, check your plans before the cut-off.

The route is near public transportation, and service animals are allowed. Most people can take part, but you should be ready for a two-hour city walk. Wear shoes that can handle about three miles, and keep your phone charged for directions and photos.

One practical warning is the starting point. The meeting address includes extra location details that may not translate perfectly into every map app. If you use Apple Maps, check the full address carefully and allow time to find the group. The end point is Leadenhall Market, not the starting location.

Who will get the most from this walk

I would choose this tour if you have watched Slow Horses and want to see how its fictional London fits around real streets. It is also a good match if you have read Mick Herron’s books and enjoy comparing the printed Slough House with the television version.

You do not need to be an expert. The London history and espionage material give newcomers something to enjoy, while the show-specific detail rewards fans. Still, you will get more from the walk if you know the main characters and have some sense of the story.

This is less suitable if you want a studio tour, an indoor attraction, or a ride between locations. It is a walking experience with outdoor stops and explanations along the way. The three-mile distance is not extreme, but it is significant enough to affect your comfort if you are not used to walking in London.

The tour also suits people who like neighborhoods as much as screen trivia. The Barbican, Aldersgate, Bank Junction, the Royal Exchange, and Leadenhall Market make up a varied route. Even if a particular filming detail slips past you, you will still see several distinctive parts of central London.

Should you book the Slow Horses walking tour?

Book it if the show is one of the reasons you are interested in London, or if you want a guide to connect the television series with Herron’s books and real espionage. The strongest reasons are the small group, Susannah’s enthusiasm, the unusual Barbican setting, and the satisfying finish at Leadenhall Market.

Skip it if you have not watched Slow Horses, dislike walking, or expect access to filming interiors. The tour is best understood as a guided city walk with a strong television theme, not a theme-park attraction.

At $27.62, it offers solid value for fans who want context, humor, and a clear route through the show’s London. Wear good shoes, verify the starting point, and leave time for food at Leadenhall Market afterward.

FAQ

Where does the Slow Horses walking tour start?

The tour starts at Greggs, U1, 91 City Road, London EC1Y 1BD, UK.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Leadenhall Market on Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 1LT.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $27.62 per person.

How many people can join the tour?

The group has a maximum of 15 participants.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English.

What is the first stop?

The walk begins at Bunhill Fields, by William Blake’s grave.

Does the tour visit the real inspiration for Slough House?

Yes. The route includes a stop outside the real-life inspiration for the fictional Slough House.

Is Leadenhall Market part of the tour?

Yes. Leadenhall Market is the final stop and another location connected with the show.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.