Maps of Movies
Love Actually (2003)
Where Love Actually says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
The Heathrow arrivals hall that opens the film was never Heathrow, and the Prime Minister's Downing Street was a studio set.
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Scenes and places
The Heathrow arrivals gate (2003)
A narrator says that when he is gloomy about the world he thinks of the Heathrow arrivals gate. Reunions of fathers, sons, lovers and old friends are his proof that love is everywhere.
Set in Heathrow Airport arrivals gate — The arrivals gate where the narrator sees love in every reunion. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Epsom Downs horse racing goes back at least to 1661, and the Derby began in 1780.
Filmed at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey — Surrey's film office says the racecourse was used as the Heathrow arrivals hall. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: Racecourse on Epsom Downs, Surrey; check race days before going.
The school nativity rehearsal (2003)
Children learn their parts for the nativity play. A boy announces he is the lobster, and there turns out to be more than one.
Set in A London primary school — A school where children rehearse the nativity play. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Director Richard Curtis's daughter Scarlett plays the second lobster.
Filmed at Elliott School (now Ark Academy), Pullman Gardens, Putney — Nativity school scenes; the coordinate is the Putney district, not the school building. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: In Putney, south-west London; it is a working school, so view from the street.
The Prime Minister meets his household staff (2003)
The new prime minister is introduced to the household staff, including Terence, Pat and a new staffer, Natalie, who swears at once.
Set in 10 Downing Street — The Prime Minister's official residence in Westminster. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Shepperton Studios began in 1931 in Shepperton, Surrey.
Filmed at Shepperton Studios, Surrey — The Downing Street scenes were filmed on sets here. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: A working film studio, not open to visitors.
Peter and Juliet's wedding (2003)
Peter and Juliet marry before their friends. The service ends with the rings and the declaration of marriage.
Set in The wedding church — The church where Peter and Juliet marry before their friends. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The Anglican church was built in 1730-31 by a building syndicate led by Benjamin Timbrell.
Filmed at Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street — The wedding was filmed here. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: In Mayfair, a short walk from Hyde Park; check service times.
The gift-wrapped necklace (2003)
A man asks to see a necklace, pays 270 and asks for it gift-wrapped, then keeps hurrying the clerk who wraps it slowly.
Set in A London department store — The jewellery counter where a man buys a necklace. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Harry Gordon Selfridge, an American merchant, opened the Oxford Street flagship in 1909.
Filmed at Selfridges, Oxford Street — Harry visits the jewellery department here; the coordinate is taken from a Commons photo of the store. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: On Oxford Street; open to shoppers during store hours.
Colin lands in Milwaukee (2003)
Colin arrives in America and asks to be taken to an ordinary American bar, where he orders a Budweiser.
Set in Milwaukee International Airport — The airport where Colin arrives in America. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher — Sandown Park was transformed into Milwaukee International Airport. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: Racecourse in Esher, Surrey; check race days before going.
Filmed at Somerset House, Strand — Opening credits ice rink Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Whiteleys Shopping Centre, Bayswater — Christmas shopping centre Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Gabriel's Wharf, South Bank — Daniel and his son on a bench Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at OXO Tower Wharf — Mark on the Thames path Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Golborne Road, Notting Hill — Colin visits a friend Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Canary Wharf (district) — Jamie walks into the Underground Google Maps · Apple Maps
Questions answered on the map
- Where was the Love Actually airport arrivals scene really filmed?