Leadenhall Market is one of the oldest markets in London. This ornate 19th-century covered Victorian market is located in the historic center of London’s financial district, just around the corner from Bank station.
Leadenhall Market is definitely one of London’s hidden gems. This market has sold meat and fish as far back as far as the 14th century. The present magnificent wrought iron and glass structure with its green and red roof was designed in 1881.
The painted roof and cobbled floors of Leadenhall make it a rather magical place, even before it played a starring role in the Harry Potter films. This Victorian marketplace was the film location for some of the original exterior shots of Diagon Alley, the cobblestoned shopping hub of the wizarding world where Hogwarts students can stock up on school supplies like spell books and wands. If you look very close you may recognize the door used as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron in Goblet of Fire.
What is your favourite hidden gem in London?
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Hi Janaline, I enjoyed reading through your post.
I painted Leadenhall market in 2007, some of your photos actually show my work.
I was there for a good few months, it was a wonderful job to be part of and quite an honour painting it.
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Oh wow, that is amazing!!! What a wonderful place to have worked on!!
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Had no idea this is where it was filmed!! Keep meaning to tour London for all the Harry Potter sites, will deffo go here next time I’m down! X
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This is awesome, I didn’t know this was there! Defo going to stop by here next time i’m in London!
Cheers
Cal Mc (www.CalMcTravels.com)
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It is definitely a hidden gem!! Hope you get to see it next time.
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Thank you!!
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amazing! I wish I’d visited this – love Harry Potter sites! Where in London is it?
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It is just around the corner from Bank station, where the famous Shard building stands. I am also always on the lookout for Harry Potter sites!
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I was there last week. It’s really odd as you turn the corner from the finance district and you enter a different world. Close by is the new London Mithraeum- you must book to see it but it’s free.
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I agree, it is in total contrast to its surroundings. I love this little hidden gem and the fact that London has so many hidden and slightly forgotten gems all around the city.
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Beautiful.
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I agree!! It has an old splendour.
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Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great place to shop or to just visit.
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I think it is a beautiful place to go for lunch if you work nearby….feels like you have stepped away from the busy modern city!
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Funny, I never ever made it to Leadenhall! 😦 It’s a looker! 🙂 🙂
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It is beautiful Jo, and a great place to grab lunch.
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Spent many hours here when I worked in the City.
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Lovely! Yes, inbetween all the modern or huge buildings of London there are small parks and gems where you can go and relax during your lunch hour.
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That looks unreal! I am going to send this link to a friend who has 6 weeks penciled in in the UK next year. She is going to love this place. Thanks, Mel
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You are so welcome. I hope she gets to see it. It is also close to the Shard, talles building in London at the moment!
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I sent her the link and she is very excited being a Harry Potter fan from way back! Thanks again. Mel
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