South Bank
Millennium Bridge
Steel lines leading to St Paul's
Photo by Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- St Paul'sAbout 8 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Morning / Blue HourIt's busy during the day — early morning is a must for an empty, straight-line shot.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Millennium Bridge
- Where to stand
- The centre of the bridge at its south end (Tate Modern side)
- Composition
- Stand in the middle and frame symmetrically, placing St Paul's dome above your subject's head. A low angle emphasises the lines of the railings.
Tips
- Early morning gives you symmetry with few people
- Compress with a telephoto to make the dome look bigger
- Take care not to block pedestrians
Overview
The Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge linking Tate Modern and St Paul's Cathedral. Its lines leading straight to St Paul's dome create one of London's most cinematic shots.
- A leading line straight to St Paul's
- Modern steel structure
- Famous as a film location
Creator Information
- Area
- South Bank
- Nearest Station
- St Paul'sCentral
- Walking Time
- About 8 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / Cinematic / YouTube / Fashion
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Morning / Blue HourIt's busy during the day — early morning is a must for an empty, straight-line shot.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Handheld shooting is commonHandheld personal filming is common. As the bridge is busy with pedestrians, tripods and commercial filming 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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