Mayfair
Burlington Arcade
Regency arcade with a timeless glow
Photo by Euronewsweek Media on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Green ParkAbout 4 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeRight after opening there are few people and you can capture the arcade's full depth.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Burlington Arcade
- Where to stand
- In the middle of the walkway, a little way in from the Piccadilly entrance.
- Composition
- Use one-point perspective down the walkway and place your subject centrally, framed by the shopfronts on both sides.
Tips
- It's private property with fairly strict rules — always check with the management first
- Uniformed Beadles patrol the arcade
- Leave tripods and bulky kit at home
Overview
Burlington Arcade is a historic glass-roofed shopping arcade that opened in 1819. Its symmetrical walkway and refined shopfronts suit classic, elegant shoots.
- Historic arcade opened in 1819
- Glass roof and rows of shopfronts
- Easy to shoot even on rainy days
Creator Information
- Area
- Mayfair
- Nearest Station
- Green ParkJubilee · Piccadilly · Victoria
- Walking Time
- About 4 min walk
- Best For
- Luxury / Fashion / Cinematic / Instagram
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeRight after opening there are few people and you can capture the arcade's full depth.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree entry.
- Rain Friendly
- Rain friendly
- Filming Permission
- Permission often requiredThis private arcade is known for having rules about photography. Please check with the management before shooting.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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