Scoop Filming Locations

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

A lively district popular with families and young professionals, Balham centres on Balham High Road, lined with casual eateries, chain stores, and independent shops. A busy nightlife scene includes bars, old-school pubs, and the Banana Cabaret comedy club, while The Exhibit event venue has a boutique cinema. The adjoining Clapham, Wandsworth, and Tooting Bec commons offer green space for walks and picnics.

Notting Hill is a vibrant, trendy area, with casual cafes lining bohemian Portobello Road, famed for its busy market selling antiques and vintage fashion. High-end restaurants and upscale boutiques cluster around Westbourne Grove, while the Electric Cinema welcomes filmgoers with posh armchairs. Huge crowds celebrate the annual Notting Hill Carnival, whose parades and calypso music reflect the area’s Caribbean roots.

Part of the City of London financial district, Barbican centres on the Barbican Estate. The Brutalist 1960s complex is home to housing, a lake with a terraced cafe, and the Barbican Centre arts hub, which hosts theatre, classical and contemporary music, art exhibitions, and film. The Museum of London traces the city’s history. Remnants of the old Roman city wall, office towers, and smart bars surround the complex.