Westminster
Parliament Square Phone Box
Red phone box meets Big Ben
- Nearest Station
- WestminsterAbout 3 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunrise / MorningIt's popular and queues form easily — early morning is best.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Parliament Square Phone Box
- Where to stand
- On Great George Street, diagonally in front of the phone box
- Composition
- Fill one side of the frame with the phone box, your subject's hand on the door, and Big Ben softly blurred in the background.
Tips
- A longer focal length makes Big Ben appear bigger
- Be quick and considerate of people waiting their turn
- On rainy days an umbrella makes a very London prop
Overview
The red phone box near Parliament Square is a classic Instagram spot with Big Ben right behind it. Two London icons in one frame make it perfect for portraits or the first clip of a Reel.
- A red phone box and Big Ben together
- Ideal vertical portrait composition
- Quick to shoot
Creator Information
- Area
- Westminster
- Nearest Station
- WestminsterJubilee · District · Circle
- Walking Time
- About 3 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / TikTok / Travel / Fashion
- Best Time
- Sunrise / MorningIt's popular and queues form easily — early morning is best.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingThis area borders Parliament Square. Handheld personal filming is common, but 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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