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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament glowing at sunset

7 spots

Westminster

Big Ben, palaces and the postcard of London

Photo by Muuw on Unsplash

About the area

Westminster is London at its most recognisable, home to Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. If it's your first time shooting in London, the must-have photo spots are all within walking distance of each other. Parliament across the Thames and the classic red phone box give you shots that work as a YouTube opener or the first frame of an Instagram carousel. Crowds are heavy, so go early in the morning.

Area character

  • Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, all close together
  • Easy cinematic compositions with the Thames and its bridges
  • Packed with tourists by day; aim for early morning or blue hour
  • Rules are stricter in some spots, such as the Royal Parks and around Parliament Square

Spots in Westminster

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Westminster shooting route

Start on Westminster Bridge around sunrise and finish at the phone box before the crowds build. Cut through St James's Park and end at Buckingham Palace for a natural walking flow.

  1. 1

    Westminster BridgeWestminster

    WestminsterBest: Sunrise / Sunset / Blue Hour

  2. 2

    Big BenWestminster

    WestminsterBest: Sunrise / Blue Hour / Night

  3. 3

    Parliament Square Phone BoxWestminster

    WestminsterBest: Sunrise / Morning

  4. 4

    Westminster AbbeyWestminster

    WestminsterBest: Morning / Sunset

  5. 5

    St James's ParkWestminster

    St James's ParkBest: Morning / Sunset

  6. 6

    Buckingham PalaceWestminster

    Green ParkBest: Morning / Daytime

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