Is it possible to visit inside Abbey Road Studios? Do they offer tours?
Thanks
No.
They have a gift shop you can visit.
you can walk across the zebra crossing - but don't block traffic
I remembered a couple of videos I'd watched that cover the inside of Abbey Road Studios. One from Rick Beato and one from Warren Huart (Produce Like a Pro). I'll link to them below.
Rick Beato visits Abbey Road - https://youtu.be/5HtA-vvXTKo?si=s8A3-1H2EsS2VX7u
Produce Like a Pro at Abbey Road -
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLOmVwRMCqROV1QYbQpuhF9ISwJG9yo8&si=ZeWmX1SFMEhuCyZS
This is a whole playlist covering all manner of audio engineering nerd stuff. The first video is the most general.
To add to what Nigel said, that is a very busy intersection and one really needs to watch for vehicles.
Locals travelling through the area are very used to tourists taking photos on the crossing.
Drivers will stop but it is not a time for attempting a number of posed shots. In and out for a quick snap to let the traffic and other pedestrians pass. Otherwise you might experience a bit of grumpiness!
And keep in mind Google's admonition:
There is another, unrelated "Abbey Road" station, which is a DLR station in a different part of London. Make sure to go to *St John's Wood** for the famous Abbey Road Studios to avoid confusion.*
I think they finally had to put up a sign at the DLR station since, it seems obvious to go there.
Technically they are/were the EMI Studios but they finally gave up and renamed them.
Thanks, everyone!
There are about 2,500 trips a year from Abbey Road DLR to St John’s Wood. Some might be regular ones but many will be a result of error.
The latest permanent enamel sign at Abbey Road reads:
Day tripper looking for the Beatles zebra crossing?
Feel like you’ve been here there and everywhere and on a magical mystery tour? Then don’t pass me by.
Unfortunately you are at the wrong Abbey Road. However we can work it out and help you get back to the correct location.
So let’s come together and take the DLR one stop to West Ham and change to a Jubilee line train to St John’s Wood station. Passengers will need a ticket to ride.
An option for Beatles fans:
https://www.walks.com/popular-walks/beatles/