Exmouth Market Clerkenwell
London · EC1
Amenities
Summary
A short pedestrianised Clerkenwell street of Victorian commercial buildings — a daytime food market, independent restaurants, and the residential-commercial mix of a working London neighbourhood street.
About this location
Exmouth Market is a short east-west street in Clerkenwell, partly pedestrianised, running between Farringdon Road and Rosoman Street. The street has a daytime street food market (tables set up in the road) and a concentration of independent restaurants, cafes, and food shops at street level under Victorian and Edwardian commercial buildings. The residential buildings above the shops give the street a human-scale density.
The Clerkenwell context — print-trade history, the Sadler’s Wells Theatre at the east end, the St James’ Church on the south — places Exmouth Market in the working-commercial London tradition rather than the tourist or finance district character. The street is quieter than comparable central London food streets and retains a neighbourhood feel.
For productions, Exmouth Market gives a human-scale London street food and neighbourhood environment — visible working community life, period building fabric, and a compressed geography that reads as inner London without requiring the scale of a major market. Islington Borough Council handles filming permits.
Access notes
- Parking
- No on-site parking confirmed. Expect to use nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- London has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Exmouth Market Clerkenwell?
- Yes — filming on or around Exmouth Market Clerkenwell typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at Exmouth Market Clerkenwell?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for Exmouth Market Clerkenwell. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in London you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at Exmouth Market Clerkenwell?
- Exmouth Market Clerkenwell sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Exmouth Market Clerkenwell?
- Exmouth Market Clerkenwell suits small crews of around 5 or fewer — documentary units, stills shoots, and lean commercial crews.
- Has anything been filmed at Exmouth Market Clerkenwell before?
- Exmouth Market Clerkenwell appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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