Hampstead
Parliament Hill
Free skyline view over London
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Gospel OakAbout 10 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunset / Blue HourPopular at sunset, but the hill is wide so it's easy to find a spot.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Parliament Hill
- Where to stand
- Facing south-east from the viewing area with benches near the top of the hill.
- Composition
- Place your subject in the foreground, seen from behind, with the City's towers in the distance. A telephoto lens to compress the skyline also works well.
Tips
- A telephoto lens makes the skyline look dramatic
- Check park rules before using a tripod for time-lapses
- It gets dark after sunset, so take care on the way back
Overview
Parliament Hill is a viewpoint on top of Hampstead Heath with one of London's best free skyline views, stretching across the City to The Shard. It's also ideal for sunset-to-night time-lapses.
- Free panorama from the City to The Shard
- Sunset over the skyline
- Bench scenes on the hill look great on camera
Creator Information
- Area
- Hampstead
- Nearest Station
- Gospel OakMildmay line · Suffragette line
- Walking Time
- About 10 min walk
- Best For
- Cinematic / Instagram / YouTube / Travel
- Best Time
- Sunset / Blue HourPopular at sunset, but the hill is wide so it's easy to find a spot.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree.
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingPart of Hampstead Heath, where the manager has filming rules. Check in advance for commercial shoots or anything using a tripod.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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