{"id":5758,"date":"2020-10-01T06:17:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T05:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/?p=5758"},"modified":"2022-07-01T21:15:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T20:15:46","slug":"leadenhall-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/leadenhall-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find Diagon Alley at Leadenhall Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><strong>Leadenhall Market is a remarkable covered market on Gracechurch Street in London. Its name comes from the market established here in the 14th century around a manor home with a lead roof, but its roots go further. There was a forum on this site around 1 AD, at the centre of Roman London.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/20201001061112.jpg\" alt=\"Leadenhall Market in London\" class=\"wp-image-8424\" width=\"527\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/20201001061112.jpg 527w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/20201001061112-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><figcaption>The current iconic structure of the market dates back to 1881 when&nbsp;<strong>Sir Horace Jones<\/strong>&nbsp;designed the magnificent building. Its elaborate roof structure, painted interior, and cobbled floors make the building itself a popular tourist destination.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harry Potter at Leadenhall Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagon Alley is a vibrant shopping and restaurant area in the first Harry Potter film released in 2001. In one of the most memorable scenes from the film, Hagrid takes Harry Potter shopping for a wand after being introduced to his magical powers. Hagrid leads Harry through a secret passage to Diagon Alley, which can be found by entering through the Leaky Cauldron at 42 Bull&#8217;s Head Passage in Leadenhall Market (now an optician&#8217;s office). Harry Potter fan? See if you can take our&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/harry-potter-quiz\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry Potter London Quiz<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The location:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Glass House, 2-3 Bull&#8217;s Head Passage, Leadenhall Market, EC3V 1LU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter-2.jpg\" alt=\"Harry Potter in Leadenhall market\" class=\"wp-image-8420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter-2.jpg 940w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter-2-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter-2-768x319.jpg 768w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter-2-585x243.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption>Hagrid escorting Harry Potter to the Leaky Caldron <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter2.jpg\" alt=\"Harry Potter Leaky Cauldron shop \" class=\"wp-image-8421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter2-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/harry_potter2-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>How the Leaky Cauldron looks today in real life (blue door)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights at Leadenhall Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stunning Victorian architecture<\/li><li>Lamb Tavern &#8211; historic pub from 1780 with a beautiful dining room<\/li><li>Cheese Leadenhall \u2013 a boutique fromagerie with delicious lunchtime options<\/li><li>Find the exact filming location from Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher\u2019s Stone<\/li><li>Be aware it&#8217;s closed on Sundays!<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upscale shops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From its humble beginnings as a simple food supplier, Leadenhall Market has definitely gone upscale. The covered market houses many permanent shops, the majority of which sell to an upmarket clientele. In addition, stores are selling&nbsp;<strong>fine clothing<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>jewellery<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>accessories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The market gets quite a lot of trade from the nearby city workers who often stop in at lunchtime for a meal, so there are also shops to accommodate their needs, such as a&nbsp;<strong>camera shop<\/strong>, a&nbsp;<strong>locksmith<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>shoe repair shop<\/strong>&nbsp;and a hairdress<strong>er<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fresh food at Leadenhall Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The market stalls feature mainly fresh foods such as&nbsp;<strong>meats<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>cheeses<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>pasta<\/strong>. There are also stalls selling&nbsp;<strong>flowers<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>jewellery<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>art<\/strong>. Leadenhall is also well known for its events, such as the annual &#8220;<strong>Light Up Leadenhall<\/strong>&#8221; event, where the Lord Mayor of London arrives to turn on the Christmas lights and draw the winning ticket for a fabulous Christmas Hamper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Sax in the City<\/strong>&#8221; is another popular event at the market; it is a week-long celebration of jazz with lunchtime performances and a fantastic&nbsp;<strong>Party Night<\/strong>&nbsp;of live jazz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Leadenhall_Market-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Empty Leadenhall building\" class=\"wp-image-5904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Leadenhall_Market-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Leadenhall_Market-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Leadenhall_Market-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Leadenhall_Market-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Leadenhall_Market-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Leadenhall_Market-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Leadenhall_Market-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Leadenhall_Market.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The public areas of Leadenhall Market are generally open 24 hours a day, but market stalls only operate from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Leadenhall is one of the oldest and most delightful markets in London.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color: #efefef;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Key Information Leadenhall Market<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/free-things-london-with-kids\/\">Free entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/indoor-things-kids-london\/\">Indoor<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Type: <a href=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/sunday-markets-in-london\/\">Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li>City of London<\/li>\n<li>Area: <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/central-london-kids\/\">Central London<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tube: Bank \/ Monument<\/li>\n<li>Nearby: <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/museum-of-london\/\">Museum of London<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadenhallmarket.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadenhall Market Official Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"map-responsive\">\n<figure><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d9932.098111870282!2d-0.0835289!3d51.512766!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x2ab521a67e1111b3!2sLeadenhall%20Market!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1601633620574!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leadenhall Market is a remarkable covered market on Gracechurch Street in London. 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