Kensington
Kynance Mews
Wisteria-draped cobbled mews
Photo by Bruno Martins on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Gloucester RoadAbout 5 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeWisteria peaks from late April to May, and the soft morning light is lovely.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Kynance Mews
- Where to stand
- Inside the archway on the Launceston Place side, looking down the mews.
- Composition
- Use the archway as a frame and place your subject walking along the cobbles in the centre.
Tips
- It's residential — don't block doorways or photograph residents
- Keep your voice down and keep shoots short
- Watch out for cars coming and going
Overview
A quintessential London mews with cobblestones, stone arches and houses covered in ivy and wisteria. It is especially popular in wisteria season in spring, and perfect for fashion portraits and Instagram photos.
- Stone archways
- Spring wisteria and seasonal flowers
- Pastel-toned houses
Creator Information
- Area
- Kensington
- Nearest Station
- Gloucester RoadDistrict · Circle · Piccadilly
- Walking Time
- About 5 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / Fashion / Lifestyle
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeWisteria peaks from late April to May, and the soft morning light is lovely.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree (public road)
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Handheld shooting is commonThis is a public road in a residential area. Personal handheld shooting is common, but larger or commercial shoots may need to be checked with the local council.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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