South Bank
The Queen's Walk
London's best riverside walking vlog
Photo by Kate Asplin on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- WaterlooAbout 5 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunset / Blue HourWeekend afternoons are very busy, so weekday evenings are easier to shoot.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at The Queen's Walk
- Where to stand
- The stretch from the Southbank Centre towards Gabriel's Wharf
- Composition
- Keep the riverside railing to one side and let the distant skyline open up the frame. Framing with the trees and lampposts adds depth.
Tips
- The South Bank has several landowners — tripods and commercial filming may need checking in advance
- Say hello before filming performers
- Backlit portraits with the sunset behind look great
Overview
The Queen's Walk is the Thames-side promenade on the South Bank, running from the London Eye to near Tower Bridge. Street performers, book stalls and skyline views across the river make it ideal for walking vlogs.
- Views of St Paul's and Parliament across the river
- Street performers and a second-hand book market
- Beautiful evening golden hour
Creator Information
- Area
- South Bank
- Nearest Station
- WaterlooJubilee · Northern · Bakerloo · Waterloo & City · National Rail
- Walking Time
- About 5 min walk
- Best For
- YouTube / Lifestyle / Travel / TikTok / Cinematic
- Best Time
- Sunset / Blue HourWeekend afternoons are very busy, so weekday evenings are easier to shoot.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingThe South Bank has several different landowners. Handheld personal filming is common, but tripods and commercial filming may need checking in advance.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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