Streets In London

One of the most famous streets in London, the Oxford Street, is known to be not only the busiest street in London but also the whole of Europe. It is the home to around 400 shops and every year, millions of visitors come to this street. There are many flagship stores that can be found in Oxford Street. Whether you are on a tight budget or you are willing to splurge, you can find many options to choose from as per your taste. The pubs and cafes are also worth a visit.

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Abbey Road has its fame linked with international music. The zebra crossing at Abbey Road has become famous all over the world because it appeared on the album cover of Abbey Road by The Beatles. Apart from The Beatles, popular names like Pink Floyd, Kanye West, Florence and the Machines are also known to have visited and worked at the recording studios in Abbey Road. It is also one of the London streets where you can go café hopping. The café at St. John’s Wood Tube Stations is worth a visit.

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Having garnered a lot of attention from the fashion lovers in the 1960s, this pedestrianised street in Soho is one of the most famous streets in London as the fashion and lifestyle shopping destination. Carnaby Street is known for several popular brands like Paul Smith Soho, Mark Powell, Barbour, Lazy Oaf, Finlay London, Columbia Sportswear, Adidas Originals, Sweaty Betty, RS No.9, MAC, Too Faced and many others.

Many popular bands like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles come to shop here. There are also many restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars here which serve delectable food of different cuisines from all over the world.

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Located in the Marylebone district of the City of Westminster in London, Baker Street derives its name from William Baker, the person who laid out the design of this street. However, what made this street in London more famous is its mention in the classic literature, Sherlock Holmes. There are several places worth a visit in this street.

The major attractions are Sherlock Holmes Museum, the art at Wallace Collection and the very popular wax sculptures of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. There are also some churches in this area where you can visit to experience their breath-taking architecture.

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Running from Piccadilly Circus to New Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue has been named after the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper. This famous street in London is particularly known for the West End Theatres. Queen's Theatre and Palace Theatre are two of the largest theatres that are located here. There are also many smaller theatres like Apollo and Queens. It is a very lively street in London and a walk through this street will acquaint you with the culture of London. You can also check out the restaurants and bars in this area for a good dining experience.

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This famous street in London holds a lot of Historical and Political importance. 10 Downing Street has been the home to British Prime Ministers since 1735. Some of the most notable Political figures who have lived here are Robert Walpole, Pitt the Younger, Benjamin Disraeli, William Gladstone, David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. 12 Downing Street is officially recognised as the place of residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Due to security reasons, the general public is not allowed in this area. It has been an important place in London for around the last 275 years.

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King’s Road is a very famous street in London which connects Chelsea and Fulham. This 2 mile stretch of road takes you through some of the best dining, shopping and nightlife experiences in the city. This London Street is a paradise for people who love books as there are many bookstores around this area.

This road was a private road for King Charles II when he travelled to Kew until 1830. This road is also linked with popular fashion figures like Vivienne Westwood and Mary Quaint. Saatchi Gallery located here is also worth a visit.

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Of all the famous streets in London, Piccadilly is the one that stands out the most. Located in the City of Westminster in London, there is a lot to explore here. There are museums, royal parks, famous stores, hotels, churches and many other places where people flock to, from all over the world.

The Piccadilly Circus is very popular all over the world. Fortnum and Mason, The Royal Academy, Green Park, Saint James Church, the market at Piccadilly Street, Saint James Southwood Garden, Albany, Hyde Park Corner are some of the places one must visit while they are here.

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Bond Street, which is one of the most famous streets in London, located in the West End of London, links Piccadilly in the south to Oxford Street in the north. Since the 1700s, Bond Street has been the place for the elites. To this day, the celebrities and socialites are the regular visitors to this place. Bond Street is a haven for people who love the finer things in life. Fashion, styling, jewellery, art, antiques – Bond Street has a lot to offer to people who prefer the finest brands. Asprey, Bulgari, Burberry, Chanel, Cartier, Dolce Gabbana, Hermès, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Mulberry, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany are some of the famous brands that adorn this street.

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This is a one way London Street in the St James's area of the City of Westminster and the roots of Jermyn Street can be traced back to 1664 when King Charles II permitted the Earl of St. Albans, Henry Jermyn, to develop the area near St. James's Palace. This street is now famous for men’s styling, leather goods, men’s tailors, food and wine merchants, hotels, galleries and much more. This street has received global recognition for its artistry and craftsmanship.

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Knightsbridge is located at the south of Hyde Park and northwest of Belgravia in London’s West End and it serves as the home to many luxurious restaurants, five star hotels, shops and high end stores. Knightsbridge is the street in London where the most affluent people live and the property prices here are the highest in the world.

Harrods, in Knightsbridge, is a world famous departmental store. The streets and squares in Knightsbridge is another attraction of this street. Places like Trevor Square, Montpelier Place, Cheval Place are some of the places one can visit when they are in Knightsbridge.

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Located at the West End of London, Regent Street has been named after George, the Prince Regent (George IV). This London Street was built in 1819 under the direction of John Nash and James Burton. After its construction, Regent Street was considered as the original shopping street in London. As of today, it houses some of the world's renowned flagship stores, exotic restaurants and wellness centres.

Some of the brand names that are associated with this street include Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, J. Crew, Ziggy Green, Veeraswamy, Sabor, Psycle, Kiehl’s, Rapha, Dry By among many others.

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Running for a little over three and a half miles from Trafalgar Square to Temple Bar, this is one of the most famous streets in London. Back in the 12th Century, the Noblemen used to build houses in this area along the banks of the river Thames. In the 19th Century, Disraeli heralded it as the finest street in entire Europe. This London Street has been the residence of several poets like Charles Dickens, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Virginia Woolf. One can visit the beautiful churches, monuments, cafes and palaces and the old mansions in this street in London.

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Fleet Street is one of the most famous streets in London which runs from Temple Bar to Ludgate Circus and the river Fleet, from which this street has derived its name. Fleet Street has been mentioned in the works of the classic author Charles Dickens and is considered as the home of the popular fictional character Sweeny Todd. This street in Central London became a hub of printing, publishing and press starting from the 16th Century. There are famous historical buildings, statues and monuments one can visit here. The Dragon Statue and the Victorian Statue situated here are very famous.

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Running from Charing Cross Road to Wardour Street, this street in London, situated in the West End, Soho area has been named after Henry Compton, a Bishop who used to raise funds for a local parish church. This street has been popular among London’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community since the 1970s.

There are several gay bars, gay-friendly restaurants, cafés and specialist gay shops that can be found in this area. This high spirited street also houses several restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and theatres.

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