London: Abbey Road Crossing

28/7/2016

Abbey Road Crossing, London, England - Tily Travels.

Behold, Abbey Road Crossing.

Abbey Road Studios.

If you're a Beatles fan, no doubt one place you'll definitely want to see during your visit to London is Abbey Road Crossing.

Abbey Road Crossing, made famous in August 1969 (when the Beatles posed for their Abbey Road album cover) is iconic for Beatles fans, however, for everybody living and working in the area, the crossing is either just your average intersection OR a giant pain in the bum. The crossing is on quite a busy section of Abbey Road and needless to say, the cars do not appreciate having to constantly stop for people.

Abbey Road Crossing.

The day we chose to go was busy and difficult to achieve a moment alone on the crossing for a photo, although, persevering we managed to snap several. We must have crossed the road around 15 times to achieve this, laughing a bunch in the process.

Visiting Abbey Road crossing was a lot of fun and best of all, free. If wishing to spend a little cash, there is also the option to peruse the gift shop operated at Abbey Road Studios (open 9:30am–5:30am). Unfortunately, viewing of the studios is off limits as they are often in use, still, thanks to google, you can still take a peek inside by visiting Inside Abbey Road.

Walking across the Abbey Road Crossing like the Beatles did in 1969.

Elise crossing Abbey Road.

Crossing Abbey Road.

Fan drawn Beatles graffiti drawn on the fence of Abbey Road Studios.

Abbey Road Studios fence.

"She loves you yeah, yeah, yeah" Beatles lyrics drawn on the fence of Abbey Road Studios by a fan.

Fan drawn John Lennon graffiti adorning the fence of Abbey Road Studios.

THE ABBEY ROAD CROSSING LIVE STREAM

There is a video camera set up at Abbey Road Studios that focuses on the crossing 24/7, so If you've recently been to the Abbey Road Crossing and want to have a good laugh at yourself walking back and forth across the road and posing for photos, let's face it, like a bit of a fool, view yourself online on the EarthCam: Abbey Road Crossing Camera (the camera can also be viewed through the 'Live' section on the Abbey Road Studio's website, however, I find the EarthCam link displays better quality video.

Note: You only have 24 hours from the time of your visit to access the footage online.

Abbey Road Studios.

The Abbey Road street sign.

HOW TO GET THERE

WALKING FROM ST JOHNS WOOD TUBE STATION (5 minutes)

Catch the train to St. Johns Wood Underground Station Jubilee Line [timetable]
Exit the station and walk down Grove End Road. Keep walking straight until you reach Abbey Road. Make a slight right on Abbey Road and the famous crossing and Abbey Road Studios are right there.

The St Johns Wood Underground Station sign.

WALKING FROM MAIDA VALE TUBE STATION (10 minutes)

Catch the train to Maida Vale Underground Station Bakerloo Line [timetable]
As you exit the station turn right down Elgin Avenue. After 2 blocks the name of the Elgin Avenue will change to Abercorn Place, continue down Abercorn Place until you reach the T-intersection and cannot walk further, This is Abbey Road. Turn right onto Abbey Road and approx 100 meters on your right is Abbey Road Studios and Abbey Road Crossing.