Covent Garden
Goodwin's Court
Gaslit alley straight out of a storybook
Photo: Phlizz / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nearest Station
- Leicester SquareAbout 3 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue HourIt's a very narrow alley, so aim for quiet mornings or early evening when the lamps come on.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Goodwin's Court
- Where to stand
- At the St Martin's Lane entrance, looking down the length of the alley.
- Composition
- Place your subject centrally, framed by windows and lamps on both sides, and use one-point perspective to emphasise depth.
Tips
- There are homes and offices here — shoot quietly
- Avoid tripods and bulky kit
- Pull the exposure down slightly once the lamps are on
Overview
Goodwin's Court is a narrow alley lined with gaslight-style lamps and Georgian bow windows. Its storybook atmosphere suits cinematic short-form video and moody portraits.
- Gaslight-style street lamps
- Georgian bow windows
- A quiet, narrow alley
Creator Information
- Area
- Covent Garden
- Nearest Station
- Leicester SquareNorthern · Piccadilly
- Walking Time
- About 3 min walk
- Best For
- Cinematic / Instagram / TikTok / Fashion
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue HourIt's a very narrow alley, so aim for quiet mornings or early evening when the lamps come on.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree to walk through.
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingThis is a narrow alley overlooked by homes and offices. Short personal shoots are common, but please be considerate of residents and 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.
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