If you’re planning a trip to London anytime soon (or even if you’re not), we have a whole itinerary planned for you, based on the filming locations for the new Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy film that’s premiering on Peacock on February 15th.
This new movie—which features Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, and Emma Thompson as Renée Zellweger’s co-stars—marks the fourth time Bridget Jones is gracing our screens. It follows Bridget Jones as she finds new romance after the death of Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth. But the loss of Firth’s beautiful face is compensated by a variety of stunning backdrops, from bustling food markets to charming Victorian house-lined streets.
Ready to plan your jaunt across England? Walk in Bridget’s relatable footsteps at these stunning 11 locations.
Hampstead Village
The Hampstead neighborhood is where much of the new Bridget Jones film was shot.
Hampstead is considered one of the oldest and best-preserved London neighborhoods, and it’s the region where the exterior shots of Bridget Jones’ home were shot. The Victorian house is perfectly picturesque and is a perfect example of Hampstead’s most-beloved architecture. The interior of the house, which was built on a sound stage, was designed to be a mix of Bridget Jones and Mark Darcy’s styles, with an eclectic variety of antique furniture, Nina Campbell wallpaper, and artwork, all hand-picked by production designer Kave Quinn.
The interior of Bridget Jones’ eclectic home.
Parliament Hill
Also in the Hampstead neighborhood, the meet-cute moment of the movie features Bridget Jones getting stuck in an oak tree. This shot was filmed at the top of Parliament Hill in Hampstead.
The Flask
The Flask is a 17th-century pub in Hampstead, London.
Be sure to grab a pint at The Flask, a traditional-style pub at 14 Flask Walk in Hampstead, London. In the film, we see Bridget Jones near the bar of this 17th-century spot, which is decked out in holiday decor. You can find some classic British dishes, including fish and chips or a Scotch egg, alongside more contemporary dishes.
Bridget Jones strolling on Flask Walk in Hampstead.
Electric Diner
Bridget Jones goes on a date at the Electric Diner in London.
If you’re looking for an elevated diner experience, head to the Electric Diner on Portobello Road, the spot where Bridget Jones has a first date with her new beau, Roxster McDuff, played by Leo Woodall. This diner, a SoHo House property that features red diner booths with chic chrome elements, offers a scrumptious menu of Mexican dishes, including fish tacos and chips and guacamole.
Borough Market
Borough Market is a must-see London locale for foods of all kinds.
Borough Market is one of London’s oldest and largest food markets, with over 100 cheesemakers, butchers, fishmongers, and delicatessens selling anything you could possibly be craving. It’s also a great rendezvous spot, which is exactly what it was in the forthcoming movie (Bridget meets Roxster there). Live out your own Bridget moment by stopping by to pick up some fresh ingredients or prepared meals on your trip.
Moor House
Moor House in London.
The exterior shots of Bridget Jones’ office were shot at Moor House, a high profile office building in the center of London. Moor House, designed by Foster & Partners, is one of the largest buildings in the area, boasting a contemporary semi-exposed ceiling finish throughout. Meanwhile, the interiors were filmed BBC Studios in White City, where talk show host Graham Norton films his real-life show.
Hackney Canal
Bridget Jones with her new beau along the canal’s edge.
On Roxster and Bridget Jones’ date, they walk along the Hackney Canal, also known as Regent’s Canal, a 17th century stretch of canal that curves along Andrews road with industrial views of warehouses, rail bridges and gasometers. It is accompanied by a lovely stretch of trail that’s ideal for a long walk with a certain someone.
Fish Island
Yet another spot where Roxster and Bridget go together, Fish Island is a must-see neighborhood in East London. Don’t be fooled by the name: Fish Island is not an island at all. In fact, it’s considered a historic zone, near Queen Elizabeth Park, and is necessary viewing for anyone in love with architecture and history.
Christ Church Primary School
Bridget Jones with Scott Wallaker, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Bridget Jones now has two children, Billy and Mabel. In the film, we get glimpses of them at school. The exterior of their school was filmed at the Christ Church Primary School, though other shots were taken at the Yerbury Primary School in Islington, and the Normansfield Theatre. It takes a village to raise children, but also to film the lives of children, as these many locations prove.
Petersham House
Petersham House is a lovingly restored 17-century historic home.
Of course, any self-respecting British film features a garden party scene, and this new film is no exception. The crew took to Petersham House in Richmond, England to film a cheeky sequence of flirtatious conversation between Jones and Roxster. Have your own eye-batting moment at this 17th-century Georgian-style house, which has been lovingly restored and boasts sprawling gardens.
The Outward Bound Barn
Bridget Jones on the Outward Bound trip.
It wouldn’t be a Bridget Jones movie without some ridiculous hijinks. In a scene where Bridget Jones go on an outdoor expedition that most assuredly goes awry, they filmed in the Lake District in England at the Outward Bound Barn, a rugged locale where Jones, her children, their classmates and Ejiofor’s must hide from a storm whilst on a school trip.
Tatjana Freund is Hearst’s Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She’s a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made.
