The Abbey Road Crossing is a must if you're a Beatles fan. You'll see the famous Abbey Road studios where the The Beatles recorded at and you can take your must-have photo of you crossing the street ala The Beatles on the Abbey Road album cover. Try not to piss off the locals by blocking traffic for too long. If you can't make it person, or you're feeling nostalgic, or if you just want a giggle, there's a streaming live feed of Abbey Road Crossing where you can watch tourists try to cross the famous crosswalk. Here's the live feed: http://www.abbeyroad.com/crossing read more

Awesome if you're a Beatles fan or just a neighborhood street if you're not. If you are a fan then I suggest you first check out all of the myths and conspiracies that surround the album cover so you can see them first hand here. Mind the traffic!! It's a normal street and double deck buses and cars commute through here. But be patient and pay attention to the traffic flow because there is always a break were you can take your well positioned pictures. There is a great atmosphere and camaraderie among the fans that come here. So you can meet Beatles fans from around the world too. read more

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Abbey Road is a great place to visit for an hour or so. You can see the outside of the studio and, of course, cross the now famous road. It is busy so you will want to wait your turn to cross, especially if you want a photo. It is just great fun. Take a cab, that is also fun. The drivers are knowledgeable and very nice. If you went all the way to London for holiday, you have to take the extra steps to get to Abbey Road. Have fun. read more

My guy and I used to watch Abbey Road on the earth cam from California. He couldn't be with me on this trip to London. So I thought it might be fun to go down there and check it out and have him watch me on the earth cam from Los Angeles at the same time, which he did. I give this only 4 stars because it was not as impressive in person and because he wasn't with me read more

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I have a problem with this listing. Is it for "Abbey Road"? i.e. Is this the same as having a listing for "Tottenham Court Road" perhaps? And reviewing the actual road and all that is on it from Lisson Grove to West Hampstead? Or is it for "Abbey Road Studios"? I can understand that the studios has a lot of history. Some great albums were recorded there. Not just the ones from the band on THAT album cover. Or is it for the "Abbey Road Zebra Crossing"? That would be probably the most suitable description for what people are reviewing here. If that is the case, for a born and bred local boy such as myself, this "tourist attraction" has grown to be a real nightmare. Through the 80's and 90's it wasn't such an issue - there were a few people who would chose to visit and perhaps recreate the "Crossing Photo". That's cool. I get it. I dig it, but in recent years it has turned from a road to something resembling Disney Land. Hurling yourself in front of oncoming traffic without warning is not a good idea. Speaking as someone who has been driving along and out of nowhere... 5 tourists appear... 4 crossing and 1 photographing and I literally have to slam on the brakes and leave a rubber "11" on the street. Not a nice feeling for a driver at the best of times. Top tip - do as both The Chilis and The Beatles did - take the shot in the early hours on a summer's morning. Way less traffic and you will get the lighting right! Seriously. The sun rises around 4-5am in London mid-summer. Best time. read more

How could you go to London and NOT make it to Abbey Road? Hop on the 309 Bus and go there. Go ahead, take the pictures of yourself crossing the street. However, be careful of the oncoming traffic. The traffic is somewhat busy and I'm sure most of the locals have lost their patience on holding up traffic. Don't forget to bring a marker and sign your name on the wall. I had one, but completely forgot to sign it? Make sure you make note of the time you were there and tell your friends/family to go to the Abbey Road website to view the webcam so they can see you crossing the street. The webcam has a review time of 24 hours. No telling who you'll meet there. I started talking to two people that just happen to live 2 streets away from me in Chicago...small world. read more

One of the things on our To Do list was to walk the Abbey Road zebra crossing, just outside Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles "Abbey Road" cover was shot. I can honestly say that I enjoyed humoring my dad and I'll almost put money on it that if you go during the summer you'll have company, maybe even someone to take your picture. Go have some fun! read more

As a tourist, and Beatles fan, I was stoked to go see Abbey Road. Was I disappointed? No, it was pretty cool. But when it comes down to it, it's really just a road where there is legit Londoners trying to drive around but the poor souls can't because there are all sorts of people crossing the road in slow motion trying to get an ideal photo. I was on a tour bus that took us here so I'm not sure how it is getting here with public transit. Crossing the road was pretty sweet, knowing that you are standing in the same place as George, John, Paul, and Ringo, but do it once. Take a couple photo's of the studio, go back to the side of the street you need to be on, and be over it. Please don't spend 15 minutes here walking back and forth constantly, like the people I was with wanted to do. Do it once, bask in the glory, and let that joy stay with you forever. read more

This little piece of Beatles heaven is must see while in London. The 309 Bus will take you there if you are relying on public transport. The Studio itself is a thing to behold. Small and quaint yet when you know the artists who have recorded there, it is a music lover's shrine. Make sure you take a sharpie with you on your visit to sign the outside walls of the studio. And now the zebra crosswalk....yep, I got my tourist on and crossed it both ways with my partner taking pics the whole time and vice versa. Use caution however. Cars fly through this area. You must be extremely careful while satisfying your Beatles tourist soul. read more

I guess if you're a tourist, or a Beatles lover, this could be the ultimate, but as a former resident of St. John's Wood, this has to be the most annoying intersection ever because it means that the busses have to stop for the endless stream of people walking back and forth on the crosswalks and it takes forever to get into central on the weekends because of it. On the occasion when I've needed to actually use this crosswalk to get somewhere like the post office or tube station, angry tourists give me the side-eye for "messing up their shot" because they wanted to be the only one on the road while their friends conduct a photoshoot. Then they all gather round the studio and awe at it, but I think they forget that not all of the Beatles are dead, and Paul hangs out at a nearby cafe every Sunday on standing tradition... If you're hunting for a Beatles moment, why not stalk him in St Johns Wood and see him in person instead of stopping traffic? I thought about giving this two stars because really, I mean really... it's a crosswalk... but I'm afraid there's going to be droves of fanatics with pitchforks and torches running me out of the village if I do... Apparently I'm not enough of a Beatles fan to appreciate this zebra crossing? read more

It's a zebra crossing. But it's not just any zebra crossing. It has been featured on the cover of one of the most famous albums of all time. Most people would kill to be that stripey painted piece of road, just so John, Paul, Ringo and George coulda walked over them once upon a time. But here it is, decades on - Abbey Road. When all is said and done, it's a zebra crossing. It's busy with tourists. It's annoying for traffic and locals. But it is a historic and almost religious experience, and a site every Beatles fan should visit just once. There's loads of free spirited graffitti scrawled over the walls of Abbey Road. Me and my friend Lou added to the long string of lyrics penned over the paintwork. There's something quite touching about spilling words out like endless rain into a paper cup on this very wall. Guess you could go and make your mark on your way across the universe like so many others have. read more

A London landmark that is definitely off the beaten path, but it is on the Beatles path. (I know that was lame, but it just flowed.) Any fan of the Beatles needs to take the subway here and walk a few blocks to see the zebra crossing made famous by The Beatles Abbey Road album cover. Things have changed since that day in 1969, but the area still conjures up images of the Fab Four. Bring a friend or three and take turns walking across the street in single file. Have someone take your photo from the island in the middle of the road. Just don't make the rookie mistake and stick your arms out 90 degrees like you are in motion. If you look at the album cover, that is not how The Beatles were captured. read more

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Of course it's a hoot. I'll post a pic when I get back. It wasn't crowded at all @ 1330 on Saturday when we went. We took a pic for another set of 2 who in turn took our fabulous pic...but we all had shoes & clothes on since it was 50 degrees. To most, it's just a street or an intersection but it's still F-U-N. read more

I did it! I had to! But becareful the traffic is quick and I think they want to hit tourists! read more

The location itself is not tremendous, nor is it a whole day of fun for the whole family, unless you want everyone to get run over and visit the hospital. However, it's a landmark, a part of history, and something to visit when you're in the area. read more

The plants were healthy, the roads were active and the view was beautiful. Tourists would love this very much since its an amazing place to walk by. read more

Abbey Road make Zebra crossings look cool...... Now sing along with me: The Abbey Road Medley by the Beatles .....You never give me your money You only give me your paper And in the middle of negotiations you break down I never give you my number I only give my situation And in the middle of investigation I break down Out of college, money spent See no future, pay no rent All the money's gone, nowhere to go Any jobber got the sack Monday morning, turning back Yellow lorry slow, nowhere to go But, oh, that magic feeling Nowhere to go Oh, that magic feeling Nowhere to go One sweet dream Pick up the bags and get in the limousine Soon we'll be away from here Step on the gas and wipe that tear away One sweet dream came true today Came true today Yes it did (na, na, na)............ read more

With fame comes.... extreme attraction of TOURISTS! Me being one of course :) It's pretty amazing and I can't help be jealous of but feel sorry for the residents who live around the area. As cool as the road may look in the photo it's quite dangerous just trying to get that picture. This is THE busiest road and not to mention you can imagine how unhappy regulars are having to stop their days just so tourists can take their photos. You have to take these photos when the roads are clear (which is rare during traffic hours) or run across and hope you got the shot. We had to retake these photos a few times, but I was enjoying every moment. While you're waiting for other people to "experience history" taking their photos one can explore the area and see the writings on the walls from fans all around the world :). Like I said I can't help being jealous of the locals but I do apologize for the massive amount of tourism. If you are ever in London don't miss out on this experience :). I mean what's more exciting than feeling the adrenaline from dodging cars while keeping a straight face just so you too can take a great historical photo. read more

Groovy spot to make new friends from around the globe. I arrived solo, on a weekday, mid-morning, and it was a fun, manageable mix - not too congested. Most visitors want to be photographed crossing the road but dont think thru the logistics much, so a lot of strangers end up taking pix of one another. It's a warm, cooperative, international atmosphere. All Together Now. read more

My honest opinion is that this should not be a tourist landmark. It's an incredible annoyance to the actual cars on the road trying to get by. And you will more than likely be standing around like an idiot for several minutes to get your turn to do the stupid Beatles pose in front of traffic. There is usually a "professional" photo taker ready to accept cash payment to get that perfect photo of you in the crosswalk. It is as touristy as you can possibly get. read more

My friends and I did a post-grad Eurotrip and we had to see Abbey Road because of how famous it is! It's a pretty neat place to visit and completely free which is nice, but just know that it's an actual road people drive on. So it's pretty hard to get a picture that doesn't have cars or other people in the background. read more

I was in England last year with my husband who is from Nottingham. He took me to London to do all of the "touristy" things and this was one of them. It is a bit dangerous but worth it. The locals do not stop or even slow down for you take a pic so be careful. Bring a marker so you can sign the wall. We didn't have one and missed out. read more

Abbey Road - Almost got hit but got the pic! - Local Flavor Near Me - London, XGL

As a Beatles fan this was a must do for me. I just wanted to be in the area and walk across the street, the selfie was just the icing on the cake. Depending on what time of day it is expect to have other's in your photo. There is a software that removes all moving objects in the background if you stay still. Not worth the trouble as the photo bombing is half the fun. Don't be that guy that goes during rush hour when people have to go to work to make a living. You will be yelled at, even if you're a charming Canadian. Do not do this one the weekend....it's a cluster fuck. Drivers are horrible and purposely don't stop, especially during rush hour as their patience is thin. Abby Road was one of my dad's favorite Beatles album and he used to always promise me that when I got older I could walk him across the road with my shoes off (like Lennon). I got a little emotional walking across the street. Contrary to the other poster the subway is actually not that busy especially if you have a week pass which cuts the cost. read more

I'm a huge Beatles fan as are my parents but it wasn't really as exciting as I would have thought. And as Thomas A says, as a resident, after a while you begin to loathe this intersection. The 1st time that I went there, my parents and I totally missed the studios! We walked for blocks before we realized they were right at the Tube station! Must have been a rare day when no one was there! read more

I think I had more fun watching strangers/tourists recreate the iconic Beatles photo than doing it myself. However, this street is VERY DANGEROUS. It's a busy, busy road with double deckers passing by every single minute. It's actually difficult to get a picture from the same angle as the original photo. There's just too many cars in the way. So beware and watch out for your fellow pedestrians. read more

Skip the bus, and just take the tube to the St. John's Wood stop, as we did. That way you can check out the little Beatles museum/kiosk they have at the entrance to the station (it's most likely much faster as well). It's only about 2 blocks from the Abbey Road crossing made famous by the Fab Four. I'm sure it's a regular headache for the residents here to put up with tourists constantly crowding the crosswalk, but...for us visitors (and thanks for putting up with us, Londoners - you're the most polite people on the planet btw) it was a rare thrill to walk where the Beatles walked, and to see the studios and graffiti on the outer wall. St. John's Wood is a gorgeous part of London, btw. read more

Cool attraction to see. Short walk from the local Underground stop. Make sure to be careful while snapping photos-- the road is actually very active and some vehicles fail to stop for pedestrians. read more

there was no way i was going to london without visiting abbey road. no. way. i'm not even into the beatles' music that much anymore, but if you're disappointed after visiting this spot, then it's your own fault and you shouldn't have gone in the first place. odd fact: i was 100% the only tourist there when i went (but then again, it was a dark, rainy, and cold wednesday evening) read more

Abbey Road - Local Flavor Near Me - London, XGL

Busy crossing. Tourists are crossing streets left and right. Cars would need to suddenly brake. Unpretentious crossing, poor local residents. Follow the gaggle of ppl, it's v down to earth in appearance. read more

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So funny! Literally, it's a rather uneventful crosswalk with a small crowd of tourists attempting to get cute pictures of themselves walking over it... Luckily, Abbey Road Studios are a pleasant walk from Regent's Park, Baker Street, and The Wallace Collection - and, if you've got time, Oxford Street. read more

Yeah I did it. I walked in John Lennon ' s shoes. Crazy mad local drivers though. Their not fans of pep's holding up traffic.

So even though I am a huge fan of music for some reason I do not know the Beatles as well as I probably should, so naturally this site has less signifigance for me. It is basically just a crosswalk on a random normal looking London street where every minute another person is trying to recreate that iconic image. Expect to wait in a short line to cross the street in the right direction and get a picture. My colleagues really loved it and were members of the Beatles generation, so that is worth noting. read more

No pic from us because we value our lives. Mostly worth the time just for the rock history of the location.

This gets 5 stars only because I am such a Beatles fanboy. We had gone by 221B Baker Street to get photos of Sherlock Holmes fictitious flat and realized Abbey Road wasn't all that far away. In actuality it turned into quite the walk in a city that is easy to get lost in. Nonetheless, we went and my wife was a real trooper following this item I wanted to cross off my bucket list. We finally found the location and surprisingly there weren't many people about (I think the cold day may have been the cause). The area is a little busy and it must be chaos at times with the fans trying to recreate the album cover, which is difficult due to the traffic. Everyone signs the walls by the Studio so we did our thing and we will be memorialized until it gets whitewashed again. So we got our photos and I was like a giddy schoolboy. My wife says my smile in the photo was priceless. Visit Abbey Road, checkmark! BTW, we had leaned the address of Sir Paul, so we made the 10 minute walk just to say we were there. The light was on but my wife wouldn't let me ring the bell; such a spoilsport. read more

The Abby Road pilgrimage may seem quite cheesy, but if you are a Beatles fan, it's almost mandatory. I thought it quite hilarious to watch the hordes (yes, expect crowds) of others crossing the zebra crossing again and again to get the "perfect" photo while cars backed up, awaiting patiently (or impatiently). Stop by the Beatles shop to stock up on memorabilia. Or, from there, take a stroll to St. John's Wood for a nice cuppa tea. read more

This is a must-do for any Beatles fan. Please avoid visiting on a weekend as you may encounter hoards of people looking to take the exact same picture that you do. It's not a closed street so regular traffic drives through constantly, so be careful! I'd visit at a mid-morning in the middle on a Tuesday. But still! Iconic place! Totally surreal and exciting to be there. Easy to get to with a 5 minute walk from the metro stop. read more

Fan of the Beatles? Then go. Be courteous to the cars when you take a picture. Always tourists around to take your picture if you ask nicely. It's fun to watch other people take a picture, I saw someone walk on their hands across the crossing. read more

great to finally get down there! easy to find off the Tube - just follow the other music lovers. walk the street, sign the wall, walk on back. read more