Regent Street

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Regent Street forms the border between the well-to-do residents of Mayfair and their seedy Soho neighbours.

Map of London’s Regent Street

It was laid out between 1813 and 1823 by the architect John Nash. None of his original work survives however, as it was completely rebuilt from 1898 to accommodate larger shops.

It was part of the so-called Nash Sweep – a grand processional route which ran from Carlton House to Regent’s Park. Unfortunately the money ran out halfway through, and only several segments were ever built – so we are left to rue what might have been.

Shops in Regent Street

The whole area around Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus is home to some of London’s most exclusive shops. Try Liberty department store for fine fabrics, and Hamleys toy store for every kind of children’s toy.

Facts and information

Address:
Regent Street,
London
Bus route:
3 6 8 9 12 13 14 15 19 22 23 38 88 94 139 159 453 C2
Train station:
Green Park JB PC VC, Oxford Circus BK CN VC, Piccadilly Circus BK PC
Christmas lights strung up across Regent Street in LondonChristmas lights in Regent StreetA view of the shops in Regent StreetShops in Regent Street
The west-side of Regent Street, as originally designed by John NashJohn Nash’s original design

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Hamleys
Hamleys toy shop in Regent Street is reportedly one of the largest toy stores in the world.

Events in Regent Street:

Enjoy VIP Christmas shopping — traffic-free!
  • 6th – 7th December 2008
  • Christmas shoppers rejoice! Regent Street and Oxford Street are putting on a "Shop West End VIP Day" -- banning the traffic and letting in the Christmas shopping hoardes. There will also be lots of entertainment with celebrity guests and live music.
Regent Street Christmas lights
  • 6th November – 7th January 2009
  • Regent Street awlays has some of the best Christmas decorations in London, and the lights this year are no expception. You can catch the big switch-on at 6 PM on the 6th November.

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