Covent Garden
Neal's Yard
London's most colourful hidden courtyard
Photo by Viktoria Nguyen on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Covent GardenAbout 3 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeIt's quietest in the morning before the shops open; overcast days give the most even colour.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Neal's Yard
- Where to stand
- Just inside the courtyard from the Short's Gardens entrance, or from the back of the courtyard looking towards the entrance.
- Composition
- Place your subject centrally against walls of different colours; in portrait orientation, include window frames and plants at the top.
Tips
- It's a tight space, so a wide-angle lens helps
- Don't get in the way of café customers
- Avoid long shoots and take turns with others
Overview
Neal's Yard is a small courtyard surrounded by brightly painted buildings and plants. It's one of London's most colourful photo spots, where you can grab Instagram-worthy portraits in minutes.
- Vivid walls and window frames
- Potted plants and greenery
- A hidden, tucked-away courtyard
Creator Information
- Area
- Covent Garden
- Nearest Station
- Covent GardenPiccadilly
- Walking Time
- About 3 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / TikTok / Fashion / Lifestyle
- Best Time
- Morning / DaytimeIt's quietest in the morning before the shops open; overcast days give the most even colour.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree to enter the courtyard.
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingThis is a private courtyard surrounded by shops. Short personal shoots are common, but check in advance for commercial shoots or shoots with equipment.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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