King's Cross
St Pancras International
Victorian Gothic grandeur and Eurostar
Photo by Nathan Langer on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- King's Cross St PancrasAbout 2 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue HourGo mid-morning after the commuter rush, or at blue hour when the building is lit up.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at St Pancras International
- Where to stand
- For the exterior, the pavement across Euston Road; inside, beneath the arched roof on the upper concourse.
- Composition
- Outside, shoot the whole Gothic building including the clock tower with a wide lens. Inside, centre on the vanishing point of the arched roof and place your subject almost as a silhouette.
Tips
- Station filming rules are strict, and tripods or commercial filming often require prior permission
- Don't block ticket gates or walkways
- Follow the instructions of security staff
Overview
The Eurostar terminal, with its red-brick Gothic station building and a vast iron-and-glass arched roof. It suits travel vlogs that open with the start of a journey and cinematic architectural shots.
- Red-brick Gothic architecture (the Renaissance Hotel)
- A vast arched iron-and-glass roof
- The giant lovers' statue, The Meeting Place
Creator Information
- Area
- King's Cross
- Nearest Station
- King's Cross St PancrasCircle · Hammersmith & City · Metropolitan · Northern · Piccadilly · Victoria
- Walking Time
- About 2 min walk
- Best For
- YouTube / Travel / Cinematic / Instagram
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue HourGo mid-morning after the commuter rush, or at blue hour when the building is lit up.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree to enter the station
- Rain Friendly
- Rain friendly
- Filming Permission
- Permission often requiredFilming rules inside the station are strict, and tripods, lighting and commercial filming often require prior permission. Even for personal smartphone shots, follow the instructions of security staff.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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