Queue by Red Phone Box

Yes Big Ben is in the background of your selfie. More importantly a Great British Tradition - queuing!

Bit of a tourist trap. Tourists faking being the only one there for Instagram.

Update Aug 2026: I just discovered my girlfriend's theatre company used this spot for their promo photo. I guess if you are Actors From The London Stage touring America, it does make a good promo photo. Sorry girlfriend 😬.

Queue is best avoided. Better to go to nearby St James’s Park or Hyde Park.