Visit Mary Poppins Returns filming locations

Pack your magic bag, grab your parrot umbrella and float down to London to visit the filming locations of Mary Poppins Returns! From the original book series to the 1964 film and 2018 sequel, the magical nanny is adored in Britain and around the world. In Mary Poppins Returns, she’s back to help the Banks siblings and their children, taking them on a series of adventures around London. Featuring must-see attractions like Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace, visit all of these Mary Poppins filming locations for a ‘supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ tour of the city!

Mary Poppings filming locations in London

Follow Jack’s cycling route around London

The opening scene of Mary Poppins Returns follows Jack as he cycles around London, passing a number of iconic landmarks on his way. Why not rent a bike yourself and head out on this sightseeing trail? Who knows what other gems you might spot along the way!

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Location: London, England

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St. Paul’s Cathedral

Start your journey at St Paul’s Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece and one of London’s most famous buildings. Still used as a place of worship, it’s open daily for morning and evening prayer, which are free to take part in. From 8:30am, you can purchase a sightseeing ticket to explore the cathedral. Join a guided tour, listen to an organ recital and don’t miss the impressive art collection, with pieces from Henry Moore, Yoko Ono and Anthony Gormley.

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Tower of London

Next stop, Tower of London. This castle is bursting with stories — delve into its history as a prison and meet the ravens who are known as the guardians of the tower. The crown jewels exhibition is unmissable. The precious collection has been protected in the tower since 1661, and the pieces are still used in royal ceremonies today!

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Location: London, England

Tower Bridge

Cycle across Tower Bridge for incredible views of the city, but be sure to stop and see it from the banks of the River Thames first. This Grade I listed bridge is quintessential London! It’s worth heading inside too, for a trip back in time to Victorian London. Explore the engine room, and dare to cross the glass-floored walkway!

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Westminster

Take a scenic cycle across south London and hop back across the Thames to take in the many sites of Westminster. Stop at some of London’s top attractions, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the spectacular Westminster Abbey, a World Heritage Site and place of worship for over 1,000 years. Follow Jack to the Two Chairmen pub and grab a pint in what’s thought to be the oldest pub in Westminster!

Practically perfect Mary Poppins Returns filming locations in London

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Buckingham Palace

Setting the scene as a charming backdrop to Mary Poppins’ late night bike ride, Buckingham Palace needs no introduction. The Royal Family’s London home opens its state rooms to visitors during the summer, while you can catch the historic Changing of the Guard ceremony several times a week.

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Location: London, England

Hive of activity in a busy central London shopping square

Covent Garden

Centred around a lively piazza, Covent Garden is one of London’s top spots for dining, shopping and entertainment. In Mary Poppins Returns, Mary leads the children through Covent Garden’s charming streets to Goodwin’s Court, where they arrive at ‘Topotrepolovsky’s Fix-it-Shop’ to fix their broken bowl.

Explore Covent Garden

Bank of England

The workplace of grown-up Michael Banks in Mary Poppins Returns, it’s home to the Bank of England Museum, which is free to visit. Exhibitions explore themes including the future of money, the connections between slavery and banking, and the role of the Bank of England in today’s economy.

Visit the Bank of England Museum

Royal Exchange

This Grade I listed arcade in the heart of London includes luxury shopping brands and high end restaurants, all housed in an opulent, historic building. The pillars at the front doubled as the facade of the ‘Fidelity Fiduciary Bank’ in Mary Poppins Returns.

Browse the Royal Exchange

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St Paul's Cathedral

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Open to visitors of all faiths and none, London’s iconic cathedral hosts guided tours, live music and art exhibitions.

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Woman at the top of St Paul's dome at sunrise with city view

St Paul's Cathedral

Tower Bridge

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This architectural masterpiece is a must-see London landmark and has some of the best views of the Thames, especially at sunset.

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Location: London

Tower Bridge