Without doubt the most popular and recognisable of all locations
associated with the series, North Gower Street doubles as the
exterior of Baker Street. Flat 187 is the doorway in question, to
the immediate left of the cafe.
During filming, the flat door is removed and replaced with the
famous 221B, but the exterior of the cafe remains unchanged in the
final series - though the frontage was altered in the Pilot episode
to Mrs Hudson's Snax. Following completion of filming on Series
two, the 221B door is now a permanent fixture outside, complete
with the distinctive door knocker and letterbox.
Interiors for 221B in series one and two were filmed at Upper
Boat Studios in Cardiff, a BBC Wales production facility that
closed in 2011. BBC Wales interior filming now takes place at the
new Roath Lock studios in the city, and the base will most likely
become the new home of 221B for the filming of series three.
To visit the iconic front door, take the Underground to either
Euston [Victoria, Northern], or Euston Square [Circle, Hammersmith
& City, Metropolitan].
From Euston, exit via the main entrance and turn immediately
right, walking across the zebra crossing on Melton Street and all
the way down Euston Street. Speedy's is immediately at the end of
the road, to your left.
From Euston Square, exit from the Euston Road entrance and turn
right, and then right again onto North Gower Street. Speedy's will
be on your left - hand side.
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