The sharp spy thriller about a team of disgraced MI5 agents banished to a dead-end department was filmed in London – from the grimy exterior of ‘Slough House’ near the Barbican to the corridors of power across the city.
Where was Slow Horses filmed?
Slow Horses was filmed in London, England.
Every Slow Horses location, explained
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Slough House – the Barbican
The agents’ shabby office exterior used Aldersgate Street near the Barbican in London.
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MI5 headquarters – Greenwich
The MI5 ‘Park’ used the University of Greenwich.
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The city – London
The spy games play out across London.
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Beyond the capital
Some scenes used towns in Gloucestershire and Bedfordshire.
Planning a visit
The Barbican and Greenwich in London – the show’s real settings – are accessible landmarks of the city.
Slow Horses Fun Facts
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Filmed in London The spy thriller used the Barbican, Greenwich and the wider city.
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Based on the novels It adapts Mick Herron’s Slough House books.
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The 'slow horses' The agents are MI5 rejects exiled to a dead-end department.
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Oldman as Jackson Lamb Gary Oldman plays the slovenly, brilliant boss.
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A critical hit The series won acclaim as one of TV’s best spy dramas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Slow Horses filmed?
In London, England.
Where is Slough House?
Its exterior uses Aldersgate Street near the Barbican.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Barbican and Greenwich are accessible.
Who stars in it?
Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb.
When did it start?
2022.
