Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Harrods
The grand dame of Knightsbridge
Photo by Malgorzata Bujalska on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- KnightsbridgeAbout 3 min walk
- Best Time
- Daytime / Blue Hour / NightAt blue hour the lights on the exterior blend beautifully with the colour of the sky.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Harrods
- Where to stand
- On the opposite pavement of Brompton Road, taking in the whole building.
- Composition
- Fill the background with the illuminated building and place your subject on the pavement in front; car light trails work well too.
Tips
- Filming inside is tightly restricted — check in advance
- Shoot the exterior from the pavement, away from the entrances
- Even a wide lens struggles to fit it all in, so step back
Overview
Harrods is a world-famous luxury department store known for its grand terracotta facade. At night the exterior is outlined in countless lights, giving you an iconic shot for luxury vlogs and travel content.
- Grand terracotta facade
- Night-time illuminations
- Lavish food halls
Creator Information
- Nearest Station
- KnightsbridgePiccadilly
- Walking Time
- About 3 min walk
- Best For
- Luxury / Travel / YouTube / Instagram
- Best Time
- Daytime / Blue Hour / NightAt blue hour the lights on the exterior blend beautifully with the colour of the sky.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree to photograph the exterior and to go in.
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Permission often requiredFilming inside is known to be strictly restricted. Shooting the exterior from the public street is common, but check with the store in advance before filming inside or on its premises.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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