The beloved British sitcom about wheeler-dealer Del Boy Trotter is set in Peckham, south London – but its famous tower-block home and market scenes were filmed largely in London and, later, Bristol.
Where was Only Fools and Horses filmed?
Only Fools and Horses was set in Peckham, London, with exteriors filmed in London and later in Bristol.
Every Only Fools and Horses location, explained
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Peckham – the setting
The Trotters’ world is the fictional Nelson Mandela House in Peckham, south London.
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The tower block – Ealing and Bristol
The famous flat’s exterior used a block in Ealing, London, and later a tower in Bristol.
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The market
Del Boy’s market-trading scenes used street markets around London and Bristol.
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The wider West Country
Later location filming was based around Bristol, in the West of England.
Planning a visit
Peckham in south London – the show’s spiritual home – and Bristol are real, accessible places behind the beloved comedy.
Only Fools and Horses Fun Facts
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Set in Peckham The Trotters live in a fictional Peckham tower block, Nelson Mandela House.
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Filmed in Bristol Much of the location filming was based in Bristol.
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'Lovely jubbly' Del Boy’s catchphrases entered everyday British English.
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A national treasure The show is one of Britain’s most cherished sitcoms.
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The falling barman Del Boy’s fall through the bar became one of TV’s most famous gags.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Only Fools and Horses filmed?
Set in Peckham, London, with exteriors filmed in London and later Bristol.
Where is it set?
In Peckham, south London.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Peckham and Bristol are accessible.
Who created Only Fools and Horses?
John Sullivan.
Who stars in it?
David Jason as Del Boy Trotter.
