
Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon
Sat 5 Sept · 10:00
Alexandra Palace – South Terrace
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Camera Obscura Experience will be held on 5 September 2026 at Alexandra Palace in London. Visitors can create images and construct a Camera Obscura during the expert tour for between £20.00 and £25.00.
A one hour expert tour of our Camera Obscura perched high above London. Create your own images and construct your own Camera Obscura.
A rare opportunity to visit and learn about London's new Camera Obscura. Located overlooking the best view of London, at Alexandra Palace.
Step inside our unique Camera Obscura and experience an immersive journey into the early history of photography.
You will be guided by one of the designers of the Upside Down London Camera. Experts in the development of Camera Obscuras, Art and Pinhole Photography.
You will have time to create and capture your own unique images with the Camera Obscura lenses.
You will also be leaving with your own handheld Camera Obscura, which you will be able to make, with our guidance, before you leave.
"Excellent learning and entertainment. Thank you"
"What an amazing thing — everyone needs to see it"
"Incredible and fascinating. Alexandra Palace is the perfect backdrop."
This experience lasts for 1 hour and is restricted to six people.
NOTE: ONLY 6 PLACES ARE AVAILABLE. YOU MAY NEED TO ADUST YOU TICKET REQUEST TO PURCHASE TICKETS .
This is truly a special experience. Hosted with care and generosity. We only offer these sessions a few times a year. Sat September 5th 2026.
All profit from the event will go to support Pinhole London's mission of working with communities in North London. You can find out more about us on our website Pinhole London
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Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 10:00.
Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon is held at Alexandra Palace – South Terrace in London (Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY).
Tickets for Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon range from £20 to £25. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon
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Camera Obscura Experience will be held on 5 September 2026 at Alexandra Palace in London. Visitors can create images and construct a Camera Obscura during the expert tour for between £20.00 and £25.00.
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A one hour expert tour of our Camera Obscura perched high above London. Create your own images and construct your own Camera Obscura.
A rare opportunity to visit and learn about London's new Camera Obscura. Located overlooking the best view of London, at Alexandra Palace.
Step inside our unique Camera Obscura and experience an immersive journey into the early history of photography.
You will be guided by one of the designers of the Upside Down London Camera. Experts in the development of Camera Obscuras, Art and Pinhole Photography.
You will have time to create and capture your own unique images with the Camera Obscura lenses.
You will also be leaving with your own handheld Camera Obscura, which you will be able to make, with our guidance, before you leave.
"Excellent learning and entertainment. Thank you"
"What an amazing thing — everyone needs to see it"
"Incredible and fascinating. Alexandra Palace is the perfect backdrop."
This experience lasts for 1 hour and is restricted to six people.
NOTE: ONLY 6 PLACES ARE AVAILABLE. YOU MAY NEED TO ADUST YOU TICKET REQUEST TO PURCHASE TICKETS .
This is truly a special experience. Hosted with care and generosity. We only offer these sessions a few times a year. Sat September 5th 2026.
All profit from the event will go to support Pinhole London's mission of working with communities in North London. You can find out more about us on our website Pinhole London
ON GOOGLE
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Alexandra Palace – South TerraceAlexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY
Alexandra Park, London
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When is Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon?
Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon taking place?
Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon is held at Alexandra Palace – South Terrace in London (Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY).
How much are tickets for Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon?
Tickets for Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon range from £20 to £25. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon?
Tickets for Camera Obscura Experience (1pm also available @Pinholondon can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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