British Quest

When you walk out of the Baker Street underground station, look for the bronze statue of Sherlock Holmes. It stands 9 feet tall and is positioned just outside of the station. It’s a great place to snap a few selfies before proceeding to the Sherlock Holmes Museum.

The author of the original Sherlock Holmes stories, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, maintained an eye surgery clinic at 2 Devonshire Place, London. When he wasn’t busy with patients, he penned stories about Holmes. The clinic was where a lot of the writing magic happened, so you could consider it the birthplace of Sherlock Holmes as a character.

Take the tube to Baker Street station and find 221b Baker Street. This is where Sherlock Holmes lived with John Watson. It was also the location of his study, where much of the mystery-solving action took place. Today, it’s home to the Sherlock Holmes Museum. One of the best Sherlock Holmes attractions in London, this museum contains recreated rooms that make you feel as if you just walked into the real home of these fictional characters. See a replica of the study where Holmes did a lot of his thinking. Then glance through the personal notes of Watson in a replica of his bedroom. The museum also contains other memorabilia that fans may recognize from the original Sherlock Holmes stories. Stop off at the gift shop to buy memorabilia and souvenirs that you can take home. May visitors may find that the museum is a bit out of place, resting between 237 and 241 Baker Street.

When you’re ready to combine Sherlock Holmes memorabilia and a great meal, head to Charing Cross near Trafalgar Square and find 10 Northumberland Street for another one of the best Sherlock Holmes attractions in London. That’s the location of a pub dedicated to the famous Holmes. You can view a recreation of the literary detective’s study plus stills from Sherlock Holmes film and TV shows. When you’ve had your fill of memorabilia, head up to the rooftop garden or take your seat at a table in the restaurant. Watch the television screens to see Holmes in action while ordering from the Holmes-themed menu. All dishes are creatively named after characters and scenes in the literature and film.

In the TV show Sherlock, 187 N Gower Street was used to portray Baker Street. Today, it’s home to Speedy’s Café and is the perfect place to grab a cup of tea or coffee and perhaps a light snack. You can sit inside or outside, taking in the scenery and thinking about your favorite scenes from the television series. When you’re ready to get back to your day of sleuthing, look over the café’s memorabilia and consider taking home a Sherlock Holmes t-shirt for the memories.