South Bank
Leake Street Arches
A tunnel that repaints itself daily
- Nearest Station
- WaterlooAbout 3 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeFrom evening, bar customers and events bring more people, so mornings are easier.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Leake Street Arches
- Where to stand
- Around the middle of the tunnel, looking from the York Road end
- Composition
- Use the tunnel's depth for a one-point perspective with your subject standing in the centre. Symmetrical artwork on both walls makes a powerful frame.
Tips
- Lighting is dim, so raise your ISO or bring a light
- Vehicles sometimes pass through — stay aware
- Ask artists before filming them at work
Overview
Leake Street is a legal graffiti tunnel running under Waterloo station, where the walls are repainted constantly. Its colourful, otherworldly backdrop is perfect for street fashion, dance videos and music-video-style shoots.
- A tunnel where graffiti is legal
- Different murals every time you visit
- Covered space you can use in the rain
Creator Information
- Area
- South Bank
- Nearest Station
- WaterlooJubilee · Northern · Bakerloo · Waterloo & City · National Rail
- Walking Time
- About 3 min walk
- Best For
- Street / TikTok / Fashion / YouTube
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeFrom evening, bar customers and events bring more people, so mornings are easier.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree
- Rain Friendly
- Rain friendly
- Filming Permission
- Handheld shooting is commonHandheld personal filming is common, but this is under the station viaduct and vehicles also pass through. Large or commercial shoots may require checking with the managing authority.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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