Film London has launched a new online movie map as the first of its tourism initiatives under the banner of ‘Love from London’.

The capital has inspired many truly memorable movies and for more than a century has welcomed world-class film-makers to tell their stories here. One of the most recognisable and widely used film locations in the world, the city itself has been the star of many great films from romantic comedies to action adventures, sci-fi thrillers and period dramas.

London residents, the city’s visitors, film buffs and anyone interested in the capital’s cultural heritage are invited to discover or revisit sites where some of the most memorable scenes in the history of cinema actually took place. Londoners and tourists alike may choose to have their own Brief Encounters at Regent’s Park boating lake, as seen in David Lean’s 1945 tale of forbidden love or watch out for signs of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’s ruinous Death Eaters before crossing the Millennium Bridge or even try to retrace Jason Bourne’s pursuit at Waterloo Station in The Bourne Ultimatum. As well as blockbusters which may have filmed down your street, discover places and films you’ve never heard of, old classics like Maytime in Mayfair and Waterloo Bridge. See the city in a whole new light…

"This map is part of our work through the Love from London brand to highlight just how many films are shot in the capital and what an inspirational and culturally rich city London is… The map allows us to see London as a giant movie set, with gripping car chases and moving love stories, and as a city with an unparalleled ability to transform and evoke different times and even different places"
Adrian Wootton, CEO of Film London

Film London has created this new online resource so that you can discover or revisit sites where some of the most memorable scenes in the history of cinema took place. Search by type of film - from romantic flicks to action-packed movies or period dramas - or explore by viewing different parts of London.

The map is a live tool - it has been launched with just a small selection of locations and films, but will be updated with more information and further layers over time. Help us build this resource and email us with your comments and suggestions at lovefromlondon@filmlondon.org.uk.

Navigate your way round the Love from London movie map now!

Read the full press release.