Bermondsey
Shad Thames
Victorian warehouses and iron walkways
Photo by Maksim Shutov on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- London BridgeAbout 12 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue HourMornings are quiet; from early evening the street lamps come on and the atmosphere builds.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Shad Thames
- Where to stand
- Near the middle of the street, facing the stretch where the overhead walkways stack up.
- Composition
- Line the walkways across the top of the frame for depth, and place your subject small, centre or slightly right.
Tips
- A slightly longer lens compresses the walkways for a layered look
- After rain the wet cobbles reflect light for a cinematic feel
- Keep clear of residential and shop entrances
Overview
Shad Thames is a cobbled street lined with Victorian warehouses and the iron walkways that still cross overhead. It sits just south of Tower Bridge yet feels calm, making it ideal for cinematic, film-like shots and fashion shoots.
- Iron walkways linking the warehouses
- Cobbles and red-brick streetscape
- A few minutes' walk from Tower Bridge
Creator Information
- Area
- Bermondsey
- Nearest Station
- London BridgeJubilee · Northern
- Walking Time
- About 12 min walk
- Best For
- Cinematic / Fashion / Instagram / YouTube
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue HourMornings are quiet; from early evening the street lamps come on and the atmosphere builds.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree — it is a public street.
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingMuch of the street may fall within privately managed estate land. Handheld personal shooting is common, but we recommend checking with the management before commercial shoots, tripods or large groups.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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