London is a beautiful city if you’re a budding photographer. From gritty urban shots to stunning garden locations, there’s something for every photography style.
If you’re staying in Park Grand Kensington accommodation, these eight photo-worthy locations are just a stone’s throw from your room. You’ll be able to walk the streets and capture a diverse collection of snaps to show off when you arrive home.
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Wellington Arch
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Like the rest of London, Kensington is filled with historic monuments, including Wellington Arch, originally used as an entrance to Buckingham Palace. It’s a well photographed spot with good reason but the surroundings mean you can put your own stamp on an image of this London icon.
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The Natural History Museum
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Park Grand Kensington accommodation puts you just a short walk away from many of the leading attractions, including the Natural History Museum. It attracts a diverse crowd, but the architecture should be particularly appealing to photographers. The imposing 18th century building is a great subject for urban photographs.
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Kensal Green Cemetery
If you want atmospheric photos in London that are a little unusual, head to Kensal Green Cemetery. Inspired by a Parisian cemetery, it’s the oldest in England and has beautiful gardens to explore where you’ll find a mixture of large mausoleums and distinct small graves with gothic touches.
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Speakers’ Corner
In the northeast of Hyde Park, you’ll find Speakers’ Corner, where open-air debates take place. The spot has historic links to public riots in 1855 but today it’s a great location for photographers that love to capture a variety of events, you never know who will take to the stand or what they’ll be discussing.
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Kensington Gardens
London might be an urban environment but there are a few locations where you can still capture nature, Kensington Gardens is one of them. The mixture of formal gardens, open spaces, and beautiful fountains gives you more than one opportunity to take the perfect picture.
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Harrods
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Hotels near Gloucester Road tube station are just a short journey to iconic department store Harrods. It’s a hive of activity, making it ideal for photographers that like to focus on people, while Harrods is well-known for its beautiful displays that can make great photo subjects too.
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Portobello Road Market
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On the other end of the shopping scale is Portobello Road Market. The market is bright, vibrant, and filled with interesting characters and wares. If you want to capture images that give a glimpse of another side of the capital city, this could be the perfect destination for you.
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Royal Hospital Chelsea
A hospital might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a photo destination. But the Royal Hospital Chelsea isn’t typical. It’s home to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners. The building and grounds make for great shots, and if you can include the eye-catching red coats as part of the image you’ll have some images that stand out.
