City of London
St Katharine Docks
Yachts and calm water by Tower Bridge
Photo: Mark Ahsmann / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nearest Station
- Tower HillAbout 6 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / SunsetIn the morning the water is calm with lovely reflections, and there are fewer people.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at St Katharine Docks
- Where to stand
- The footbridge in the middle of the marina, or the waterside in front of Dickens Inn
- Composition
- Place your subject with yacht masts behind and reflections in the water. The flower-decked Dickens Inn is very photogenic too.
Tips
- It's private property, so serious shoots may need checking with the management company
- Avoid filming inside moored boats
- Most efficient combined with Tower Bridge
Overview
St Katharine Docks is a calm marina right next to Tower Bridge, lined with yachts, cafés and old warehouse buildings. It's good for relaxed lifestyle footage away from the crowds.
- A marina full of yachts
- Dickens Inn, a historic timber pub
- A few minutes' walk from Tower Bridge
Creator Information
- Area
- City of London
- Nearest Station
- Tower HillDistrict · Circle
- Walking Time
- About 6 min walk
- Best For
- Lifestyle / Instagram / Luxury / YouTube
- Best Time
- Morning / SunsetIn the morning the water is calm with lovely reflections, and there are fewer people.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingThis marina is private property. Personal photography is common, but commercial filming or shoots with equipment may need checking with the management company.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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