From Bunhill Fields to Leadenhall Market
From Bunhill Fields to Barbican Highwalk, onto Leadenhall Market and the Royal Exchange Building, this ticketed, guided walk will show you the locations for Slow Horses.
It takes two hours and allows for up to 15 people. It’s wheelchair and guide dog accessible too.
You’ll be guided by Susannah who knows as much about the books and television series, as the greatest fan. TripAdvisor gives the Slow Horses Walk five stars.
Mick Herron’s London
Charles Wright, from OnLondon, says, “In a long line of British espionage fiction writers, Slough House series author Mick Herron (“foremost living spy novelist in the English language,” New Statesman) takes London as his prime setting. And his rich portrayal of the contemporary city, not so much a backdrop as almost a character in its own right, is a large part of his stories’ appeal.”
Jackson Lamb and Mick Herron
Mick Herron, Jackson Lamb’s creator, won the Crime Writers’ Association 2013 Gold Dagger for Dead Lions and the Diamond Dagger in 2025 for lifetime achievement.
Now in its fifth series on Apple TV, it has made Gary Oldman famous all over again and he was recently knighted by Prince William.
While knighting Oldman, Prince William told the Slow Horses star that every time he sees the actor on screen as MI5 agent Jackson Lamb in the hit Apple TV+ show, he wants to ”give him a good wash”.
Don’t let that put you off the walk, though.
The Slow Horses Walking Route
Leadenhall Market ends the Slow Horses walk (Shutterstock).
From Bunhill Fields, 38 City Rd, London, London EC1Y 1AU England, the tour starts at Blake’s grave – one of the meeting places for Jackson Lamb’s team of spies – before heading towards the fictional Slough House
It then stops at Barbican Highwalk, Aldersgate, London England, where the show is set. You will pass by Slough House, at 125 Aldersgate St, Barbican, London EC1A 4JQ, UK and stop outside the real-life inspiration for the fictional Slough House – where MI5 careers come to die.
From there it’s on to Leadenhall Market, Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 1LT England and then the Royal Exchange Building London, Threadneadle St Mansion House.
The walk continues with stops including Bank Junction, where some of the key scenes of the show are set. You’ll end at Leadenhall Market.
Need to Know
Buy tickets here. You can also reserve and pay later.
Book a place to eat or drink at Leadenhall Market, here. Great pubs include The Golden Goose and Brokers Wine Bar.
To see more great walks (virtual and real-world) visit The Weekend Walk Show on Substack.
