Abbey Road Crossing
3 Abbey Road NW8 9AY
Tube: St John's Wood Bus: 189, 139.
60 mins
All
FREE
Based on 5 reviews
I’m sure my parents brought me here in the eighties to do this… I might even have some throwback pics at their house.. I’d love to redo it with my kids now!
I really liked going to Abbey road because the Beatles are my mum and dads favourite band. I love their song here comes the sun and when I was there the sun coming out from behind the cloud so it made me think of it. My sister took lots of pictures of me walking over the zebra crossing and I couldn't believe that the band had walked there too!
Mum and dad told us this zebra crossing was really special. It isn't. It looks like every single zebra crossing I've ever seen. And it didn't even have any Beetles on it (whoever they are, anyway). Don't bother.
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About Abbey Road Crossing
Whether your kids are Beatles fans or just love a good photo op, Abbey Road Crossing is a proper London icon that’s surprisingly fun for the whole family. Yes, it’s that crossing, the one from the album cover where John, Paul, George and Ringo strutted into music history.
Located just outside the legendary Abbey Road Studios, the crossing is still a public road (with real cars), so you’ll need to keep little ones close and time your walk carefully. But once you get the go-ahead, it’s cameras out and shoes off (if you’re feeling brave) for your very own family version of that famous photo.
There’s a live webcam too, so you can wave to friends watching from home or check in later and spot yourselves online!
Top tip from the KidRated team:
Go early in the day to avoid crowds, and take turns snapping the perfect shot while someone plays crossing guard.
Sort of! It’s an actual road (with real cars!), not a movie set—so caution is key. There are no traffic lights, just zebra stripes. Make sure you hold hands, wait for a nice long gap in traffic, and cross smartly and swiftly. Pro tip: teach the kids to channel their inner Beatle after checking both ways!
Hop off at St John’s Wood (Jubilee Line) and you’re a 7-minute stroll away—easy peasy. Got a buggy? The 139 or 189 bus drops you even closer. Driving’s a bit of a faff with limited parking, so we say stick with public transport.
Ah, the classic photo op! Here’s how to make it less of a faff and more of a fab moment:
• Go early (pre-9am) to dodge the crowds.
• Pick a safe spot on the pavement, watch the flow of traffic first.
• Tag-team it—one adult guides, the other takes the pic.
• Be patient and polite; drivers know what you’re up to (you’re not the first!).
• Let the kids strike a pose—extra points for barefoot Beatle impressions.
Absolutely! Pop into the Abbey Road Studios Shop right by the crossing for all kinds of Beatles bits: mini guitars, plush toys, cool tees, postcards and more. Can’t wait? There’s loads online too.
Not usually—sorry! It’s still a working studio and not open to the public. But the shop next door is a mini treasure trove and gives you a taste of its legendary history. Keep an eye out for special events though… you never know!
• Loads of legends have recorded there: Pink Floyd, Oasis, Ed Sheeran—yep, it’s not just about The Beatles.
• There’s a live webcam of the crossing—perfect for watching yourselves later (or just seeing others try not to get flattened).
• The stripes get repainted all the time thanks to photo-happy fans.
• The Abbey Road album cover didn’t even have the band’s name on it—and it’s still one of the most iconic in music history!
• Bring snacks and drinks—there aren’t loads of food spots nearby.
• Let kids spot Beatles graffiti on the Abbey Road wall (and maybe leave their mark… respectfully, of course).
• Give yourselves a bit of extra time—sometimes nailing that photo takes a few tries!
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I love the beatles!