Chelsea
Bywater Street
Chelsea's pastel-coloured cul-de-sac
Photo: Visions of Domino / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
- Nearest Station
- Sloane SquareAbout 8 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeAs a residential street it's always quiet, and soft daytime light shows off the colours.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Bywater Street
- Where to stand
- From the entrance of the street looking into the cul-de-sac, or in front of houses of different colours.
- Composition
- With the pastel houses behind, have your subject stand centrally in an outfit that complements the colours.
Tips
- These are private homes — don't step onto doorsteps or property
- Respect residents' privacy and shoot quietly
- Avoid large groups and long shoots
Overview
Bywater Street is a quiet Chelsea cul-de-sac lined with pastel-coloured terraced houses. With fewer people than Notting Hill, you can take your time over portraits against colourful backdrops.
- Pastel-coloured terraced houses
- A quiet cul-de-sac
- Just off King's Road
Creator Information
- Area
- Chelsea
- Nearest Station
- Sloane SquareDistrict · Circle
- Walking Time
- About 8 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / Fashion / Lifestyle
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeAs a residential street it's always quiet, and soft daytime light shows off the colours.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree — it is a public street.
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingThis is a residential street of private homes. Short handheld shoots from the public street are common, but please be very considerate of residents' privacy. Check in advance for commercial shoots.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.
Within walking distance
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