Soho
Piccadilly Circus
London's neon heart after dark
Photo by Tânia Mousinho on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Piccadilly CircusAbout 1 min walk
- Best Time
- Blue Hour / NightThe screens look best from blue hour into the night; it is busy at all hours.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Piccadilly Circus
- Where to stand
- By the steps of the Eros statue, or on the Regent Street pavement looking up at the screens.
- Composition
- Put the screens in the upper background and your subject in the lower third; add movement with buses passing in front.
Tips
- Use a slow shutter to capture bus light trails
- Wet streets on rainy nights give beautiful reflections
- It's crowded — keep an eye on your bags and pedestrian flow
Overview
Piccadilly Circus is the heart of London, famous for the giant Piccadilly Lights digital screens and the statue known as Eros. At night the lights and crowds create energetic footage — a staple for time-lapses and night vlogs.
- The giant Piccadilly Lights
- The Eros statue and fountain
- Red double-decker buses passing through
Creator Information
- Area
- Soho
- Nearest Station
- Piccadilly CircusPiccadilly · Bakerloo
- Walking Time
- About 1 min walk
- Best For
- TikTok / YouTube / Travel / Cinematic / Street
- Best Time
- Blue Hour / NightThe screens look best from blue hour into the night; it is busy at all hours.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree — it is a public square.
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingIt is a public space, but Westminster's filming rules may apply. Handheld personal shooting is common; check in advance before using a tripod, lighting or shooting commercially.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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