King's Cross
Coal Drops Yard
Victorian warehouses reimagined
Photo by Paul Bryan on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- King's Cross St PancrasAbout 8 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue HourMornings are quiet, and from the evening the lighting heightens the industrial mood.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Coal Drops Yard
- Where to stand
- In the middle of the cobbled courtyard, looking up at where the roofs meet.
- Composition
- Put the curves of the meeting roofs at the top of the frame and place your subject in the centre against the brick arches.
Tips
- It's private King's Cross land, so commercial filming and tripods require checking with the management in advance
- Don't block shop entrances
Overview
A shopping destination converted from Victorian coal warehouses, defined by its bold design of two roofs curving to meet each other. The brick-and-iron textures are stylish and suit fashion and lifestyle shoots.
- An inventive design where the roofs meet
- Industrial brick-and-iron textures
- Concept stores and restaurants
Creator Information
- Area
- King's Cross
- Nearest Station
- King's Cross St PancrasCircle · Hammersmith & City · Metropolitan · Northern · Piccadilly · Victoria
- Walking Time
- About 8 min walk
- Best For
- Fashion / Lifestyle / Instagram / YouTube
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue HourMornings are quiet, and from the evening the lighting heightens the industrial mood.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree entry
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingThe King's Cross area is managed as private land, so commercial filming and tripod use may need to be checked with the management in advance.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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