How to follow the path of Sherlock Holmes through London



Conceived by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the 1880s, the character of Sherlock Holmes has delighted literary and movie fans for decades. With copious versions available to watch and read, the one uniting factor across all the Sherlock Holmes spin-offs is this – London. Set in specific locations around the famous city, Sherlock Holmes fans can track the movements of their fictional hero with unquestioned certainty now, thanks to well-designed tours and a whole street dedicated to the detective.

First and foremost – Baker Street

Just minutes away from the Piccadilly Hotel London lies Baker Street, home to 221b – Holmes’ flat. Nowadays this address is home to a Sherlock Holmes museum with antiques from the Victorian period in which his character resides. And to top off your first stop on the tour, the address is situated right next to a pub which serves a great beer and always shows the biggest sporting event of the moment. Not hugely relevant but always a good selling point for some!

Eating with a theme

If you’re looking for a more relaxing but no-less-authentic experience similar to that of Sherlock and his team, then look no further than a themed afternoon tea. A truly British experience no matter where you choose to go, afternoon tea is a tradition that has survived even longer than Mr Holmes himself, and is available in every corner of London – no matter where your tour takes you. For a truly luxurious and unique experience, try a themed afternoon tea London before you start your tour, to give you the energy boost and quintessentially British mindset that will set you up for the day.

The original St Bart’s

Next up on the list may not seem like much of a tourist destination, but for avid fans of the original books they will recognise it as the place where Holmes first met Watson. St Bartholomew’s Hospital is the oldest functioning hospital in Britain and is home to a plaque which pays tribute to Sherlock Holmes for putting it on the map. Once you’ve had a wander to the hospital and taken the obligatory selfie with the plaque, we recommend heading back up to one of these restaurant Piccadilly locations for a bite to eat before continuing your tour.

Last up is one for the TV series watchers - Speedy’s café in Camden, where Holmes and Watson regularly hang out and try to solve some of London’s biggest mysteries. A visit to the café will open your eyes up to a whole host of behind-the-scenes images and secrets, with the walls covered in photos, messages from the cast and Sherlock quotes. Plus, they do a fabulous breakfast!
That brings us to the end of the official Sherlock Holmes tour, but should no means be the end of your exploring. After all, Holmes himself wouldn’t have gotten very far if he hadn’t wandered off the beaten track once in a while!

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