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The Graffiti Tunnel

A legal graffiti playground under the Leake Street arches where street artists paint constantly. Pure, unfiltered London creativity.

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You'll find yourself ducking under railway arches in Waterloo, where Leake Street transforms into an ever-changing gallery of spray paint and raw talent. This isn't some sanitised mural spot—it's genuinely lawless in the best way, with artists bombing fresh pieces over old ones in a constant cycle of reinvention. The tunnel pulses with energy, especially on weekends when crews congregate, and every visit feels like you're discovering something completely different from the last time.

Known for

  • Legal graffiti wall constantly evolving with new street art
  • Railway arch location in Waterloo with industrial aesthetic
  • Free to visit and photograph
  • Active artist community painting regularly
  • Banksy connection and street art heritage
4.7(5,794 reviews)
Leake St, London SE1 7NN, UK