Slow Horses Locations – TV Walking Tour in London

The best part of this Slow Horses walking tour is the way fiction and real London overlap. You begin at Blake’s grave in Bunhill Fields, visit streets and walkways used by the show, pass the real building that inspired Slough House, and finish at Leadenhall Market. The route also brings in London history, the book series, and real espionage.

I like the small group limit of 15, which should make it easier to hear the guide and ask questions. I also like the practical finish at Leadenhall Market, where you can stop for food after the walk. The main drawback is distance: the route covers about three miles, so this is not a quick photo stop or a gentle stroll.

The meeting point can be a little tricky to locate. It is listed as GreggsU1, 91 City Road, and one guest had trouble with extra location numbers in Apple Maps. Give yourself time to find it, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area.

Key points at a glance

• Begin at Blake’s grave: Bunhill Fields provides a fitting meeting place for Jackson Lamb’s team of displaced spies.
• Walk through the Barbican: Spend about 45 minutes around the Barbican Highwalk and Aldersgate, two key parts of the show’s setting.
• See the real Slough House inspiration: The tour explains the building and office idea behind the fictional home of MI5’s unwanted staff.
• Add London and espionage history: Susannah connects scenes from the series with facts about the city and real intelligence work.
• Finish at Leadenhall Market: The final stop gives you an attractive place to eat or continue exploring.
• Expect a three-mile route: The walk lasts about two hours and suits people comfortable spending that time on foot.

Why this London walk works for Slow Horses fans

Slow Horses is unusually tied to a specific part of London. The show’s fictional Slough House may be invented, but its setting feels convincing because it draws on real streets, office buildings, financial landmarks, and public walkways. This tour lets you see those places in sequence rather than as isolated screen images.

That matters if you have watched the series from home. A television location can seem larger, darker, or more secretive on screen than it does in daylight. Walking through the area helps you understand how the show uses ordinary city spaces to create a world of surveillance, office politics, and disgraced spies.

The tour also suits readers of Mick Herron’s books. Susannah covers the connection between the television series and the novels, so you can expect more than a list of filming addresses. One particularly useful feature is the way she explains the fictional setting alongside the real places that helped shape it.

You should not expect a museum, a studio tour, or access inside secret government buildings. This is a public walking route. The value comes from the guide’s commentary, the locations, and the chance to see how the city functions as part of the story.

Bunhill Fields and the meeting place at Blake’s grave

The walk starts at Blake’s grave in Bunhill Fields. This is an appropriate opening point for a story about people who have been pushed aside. In Slow Horses, Jackson Lamb’s team works from a place where MI5 careers go to die. Beginning in a historic burial ground gives the tour a clear mood before you even reach the office locations.

You will spend about 30 minutes on this first part of the route. The stop is free, and the focus is on the link between Blake’s grave, the show, and the fictional meeting places used by Lamb’s team.

Bunhill Fields also gives the guide room to talk about London beyond television. The route is not only about spotting a doorway or standing where a scene was filmed. You hear how the surrounding city has developed and why this part of London works so well for the show’s uneasy mix of old and new.

The starting point is near public transportation, which helps if you are coming from another part of London. Still, plan your arrival carefully. The listed meeting address is GreggsU1, 91 City Road, London EC1Y 1BD. The Apple Maps issue reported by one guest is a useful warning: map pins and extra location numbers may not display clearly on every phone.

The Barbican Highwalk and Aldersgate setting

The longest stop is around the Barbican and Aldersgate, with about 45 minutes on the Barbican Highwalk. This is likely to be one of the most rewarding sections for anyone interested in the show’s visual style.

The Barbican is a distinct part of London, with raised walkways, concrete architecture, open spaces, and several levels of movement. That gives a television crew many angles for scenes involving pursuit, observation, and people trying not to be noticed. On foot, you can see how a character might move through the area and how the setting can feel both public and oddly enclosed.

You will hear about locations connected with the series, along with background on the neighborhood. The guide also adds London history, which keeps this section useful even if you are less committed to identifying every screen location.

I like this balance. A tour made only of television references can become repetitive after the first few stops. The Barbican section gives you architecture and urban history as well as Slow Horses details. It is also a chance to see a part of London that many visitors skip while rushing between major landmarks.

The practical point is footwear. The full route is about three miles, and the Highwalk section involves continued walking rather than a long seated talk. Comfortable shoes will make the experience easier.

Finding the real inspiration for Slough House

At one point, the tour stops outside the real-life inspiration for Slough House. This is one of the clearest reasons to book the walk instead of simply searching for filming spots online.

The fictional building is central to the show. It is where MI5 sends staff it no longer wants in serious operational roles, and it gives the series its office-based tension. Seeing the real building connected with that idea helps explain why the fictional location feels grounded.

You will remain outside, so do not expect an interior visit. That limitation is worth knowing before you book. The reward is the explanation of how a real place helped inspire the story and how the show presents it.

This section should be especially useful if you have followed both the books and the television series. Susannah is described as keeping up with the series and its wider details, and the tour includes new information about the novels as well as the screen version. For a fan, that can make a later rewatch more enjoyable because ordinary streets acquire a second layer.

The guide’s personality is part of the appeal. The tour is led by Susannah, sometimes spelled Suzanne in guest comments, and the feedback highlights her enthusiasm, clear command of the show, and even a well-timed Jackson Lamb impression. That kind of delivery matters on a walking tour. Public places need a strong storyteller to turn them into memorable scenes.

Bank Junction and the Royal Exchange

The route includes Bank Junction and the Royal Exchange Building, where important scenes from the show are set. This section shifts the mood from the Barbican’s walkways to the heart of London’s financial district.

Bank Junction is a useful location for understanding the series’ contrast between powerful institutions and the people working at their edges. The show’s characters may be stuck in a neglected department, but their work takes place near the centers of finance, politics, and influence. The tour uses these streets to connect the fiction with the larger city around it.

The Royal Exchange adds another recognizable London landmark to the route. You will hear about its role in the show and about the area’s past. The stop is free, but its value is not simply the chance to take a photograph. A guide can point out how the show uses formal buildings and busy streets to make secret work look almost ordinary.

This is also where the London-history element becomes important. If you are traveling with someone who has not watched every episode, the background about Bank and the surrounding district gives them a reason to stay interested. The tour is built for fans, but it is not limited to trivia.

Ending at Leadenhall Market

The walk ends at Leadenhall Market, with about 15 minutes set aside for this final location. It is a strong finish because the market is visually distinctive and easy to use as a base for the next part of your day.

Leadenhall Market has appeared in the show, giving fans one more recognizable setting before the tour ends. It also solves a common problem with walking tours: what to do after the guide says goodbye. You can grab a bite to eat nearby instead of needing to find another part of London immediately.

The end point is on Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 1LT. Since the route finishes in the City of London, you can treat the tour as part of a wider day around central London. The experience itself does not include food or admission to a separate attraction, so budget for your own meal afterward.

The 15-minute final stop is shorter than the Barbican section or the opening discussion. That is sensible. By this point, you have already covered most of the route, and Leadenhall works well as a final location and practical stopping place.

What you get for $27.62

At $27.62 per person, this is a fair price for a two-hour guided walk if you care about Slow Horses, its books, or the parts of London used in the series. You are paying for the guide’s preparation and commentary rather than entry tickets, since the listed stops are free.

The small group limit improves the value. With no more than 15 people, the walk should feel more personal than a large coach-style film tour. You can hear the explanations, ask about a character or scene, and keep pace with the group without standing in a crowd.

The price is less compelling if you have not watched the series and are looking only for general sightseeing. London offers many free walks and public landmarks. In that case, the main benefit is the route and the city background, but much of the commentary is built around Slow Horses.

I would book this as a focused fan experience rather than as a complete introduction to London. It works best when added to a day of exploring the City, the Barbican, or nearby central neighborhoods.

Who should book this tour

This walk is a good match for:

• Slow Horses fans who want to connect scenes with real London places
• Readers who want more about the books behind the television series
• Visitors who enjoy city history mixed with film and television locations
• People who prefer a small group to a large organized tour
• Anyone comfortable walking about three miles in roughly two hours

It may not suit you if you want a relaxed, seated activity, a studio tour, or access inside government buildings. It also requires some interest in the show. The historical material broadens the appeal, but Slow Horses remains the main subject.

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Service animals are allowed, and most people can take part. The provider says the walk is near public transportation, which is helpful for reaching both the start and the City of London finish.

Timing, walking, and booking advice

The experience lasts about two hours, but allow extra time before the start to find GreggsU1 at 91 City Road. Do not arrive at the last minute if you rely on Apple Maps, since the address formatting may be confusing.

Wear shoes suited to a three-mile city walk. You will move through different kinds of public space, including Bunhill Fields, the Barbican Highwalk, streets around Aldersgate and Bank, and the area near Leadenhall Market.

The tour is often booked about 30 days ahead. That does not guarantee every date will sell out, but it is a useful planning clue if your London schedule is fixed. The group maximum is 15, so booking ahead makes sense during a busy visit.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows London local time.

Should you book the Slow Horses walk?

Book it if you want the series to become more physical and local. The strongest parts are the real Slough House inspiration, the Barbican and Aldersgate setting, and Susannah’s mix of show detail, book background, London history, and espionage facts.

Skip it if you want a broad London sightseeing tour or dislike covering several miles on foot. At $27.62, the cost is sensible for dedicated fans, especially with a maximum of 15 people and a useful finish at Leadenhall Market. For anyone who has binge-watched Slow Horses and wants to understand its London setting, this is a focused and practical way to spend two hours.

FAQ

Where does the Slow Horses walking tour start?

The tour starts at GreggsU1, 91 City Road, London EC1Y 1BD, UK.

Where does the tour end?

It ends at Leadenhall Market on Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 1LT, UK.

How long does the tour last?

The walk lasts approximately two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $27.62 per person.

How large is the group?

The tour has a maximum of 15 participants.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

What locations are included?

The route includes Bunhill Fields, the Barbican Highwalk, Aldersgate, the real-life inspiration for Slough House, Bank Junction, the Royal Exchange Building, and Leadenhall Market.

Is food included?

No. The tour ends at Leadenhall Market, where you can find a place to eat afterward.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded.