Gallery
The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, London. Taken by myself with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. This is a mosaic image comprised of 5 horizontal by 6 vertical images.
Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Gothic canopy opposite the Hall. Then the park or the Hall. Next is Royal Albert Hall — do not also stack the Shard the same day.
Analysis
Split the exterior of Albert Memorial from the interior. Exterior all day. Security queues start outside the door; wear flats. On a day the exterior is free, do not buy the interior just for a photo. Leave via South Kensington.
Best time
Afternoon side light
How to go
South Kensington or Gloucester Road
Transit
At South Kensington for Albert Memorial, match the street name before you walk. With luggage, do not change at a deep-stair station. Keep one train before the last one back to the hotel.
Season window
Guard changes, ceremonies and public holidays close roads around Albert Memorial. Summer noon glare is harsh; winter dusk is early — take the exterior in the morning.
Tips
- · Tickets: Free. Plan about 15 minutes.
- · The podium frieze is worth one circuit
- · Large liquids fail security at Albert Memorial. Coach parties take the pavement; walk in from the side street.
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or one Tube ride to the next stop. Do not rebound.
Royal Albert Hall
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is Royal Albert Hall — do not also stack the Tower or a West End club the same day.
Serpentine Galleries
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is Serpentine Galleries — do not also stack the Tower or a West End club the same day.
Visit moments
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