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Don't be put off by the fact that Nash's sweeping design for Regent Street was inspired as a means of separating the riff-raff (Soho) from the well to do (Mayfair) back in the 1800s. Home to a number of large outlets offering everything from toys and trench coats to fabrics and food, Regent Street is a great place to window shop if nothing else. Strict building regulations mean that all the shops must blend in with the elegant architecture of the street. Perhaps the street's most famous resident is Liberty. Founded in 1875 the owner was so inspired by the musical The Mikado that he sought to bring Oriental goods to the capital. Beyond the store's mock Tudor façade, this influence can still be felt. The street also offers excellent homeware shops like Laura Ashley and there are some flagship clothing stores including Banana Republic and Aquascutum. Many of the shops along Regent Street (and especially Saville Row running parallel) are extremely expensive and suitable only for a very special occasion. However, if you have children, the world's best toy shop should give them something to remember! Hamleys (on Regent Street) is a London institution, a huge, well-run emporium stacked from floor to ceiling with excellent toys. It is a wonderful place to take a child, and fun for adults as well.
The main shopping section of the street lies between Oxford Circus to the north, and Piccadilly Circus to the south - a distance of about 3/4 of a mile.
Regent Street events
Regent Street Christmas LightsRegent Street Christmas LightsLeona Lewis and Eliza Doolittle provide the live entertainment for this year's Regent Street Christmas Lights switch-on show on 9th November hosted by Emma Bunton and Jamie Theakston. The Regent Street lights are some of the most breathtaking in the capital and this year they are themed around the new 20th century Fox DreamWorks animated film 'Mr. 6th December 2013Saturday 4th January 2014
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DATES 9th November 2013 to 4th January 2014
Leona Lewis and Eliza Doolittle provide the live entertainment for this year's Regent Street Christmas Lights switch-on show on 9th November hosted by Emma Bunton and Jamie Theakston. The Regent Street lights are some of the most breathtaking in the capital and this year they are themed around the new 20th century Fox DreamWorks animated film 'Mr. ... More about this event
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St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS 17th March 2012 London's Irish community have always celebrated St Patrick's Day in the traditional manner, with church...
Regent Street Christmas Lights Regent Street, W1B 5SJ 8th November 2011 - 6th January 2012 The Christmas Lights on Regent Street has a glittering event is staged...
St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS 13th March 2011 - 11.30am-6pm London's Irish community have always celebrated St Patrick's Day in the traditional...
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 15% off from £204
20 Warwick Street, W1B | 1 minute from Regent Street
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 54% off from £152
37 Conduit Street, W1S | 3 minutes from Regent Street
Flanked by Armani and Tiffany's this sumptuous hotel is located on one of the most exclusive streets in London. A place of serenity in the midst ...More
London > Apartment > Apartment Executive Suites: 23% off from £222
5 Maddox Street, W1S | 3 minutes from Regent Street
Edgy, urban and very hip, these distinguished apartments are a shopper's seventh heaven. Located near Regents Street, Maddox Street is a stylish sanctuary of tranquility offering ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes from Regent Street
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Regent Street
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Regent Street
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
6 Burlington Gardens, W1S | 2 minutes from Regent Street
New York art gallery Pace opens its second London space at 6 Burlington Gardens on 4th October 2012, a 9,000 square foot space in the presitgious ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
31 Cork Street, Mayfair, London W1S | 3 minutes from Regent Street
Alan Cristea Gallery is the largest publisher and dealer of artists' prints and editions in Europe. Set up by Alan Cristea, who brings with him twenty ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Regent Street, Soho, London W1B | 3 minutes from Regent Street
Design-focused store with iconic fabric department. No other shop in London, if the world, has such a strong iconic association with design. Mention a “Liberty print” and ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 20th November 2013 to 12th January 2014
Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue, Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes from Regent Street
The Gruffalo is a classic that kiddies just love and a popular Christmas outing, returning to the London stage for the sixth year running. The loveable ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 14th September 2006 to 29th March 2014 - Various Times
Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, St James's, London SW1Y | 5 minutes from Regent Street
Hitchcock's 1935 movie is a masterpiece of sustained adventure, as the hero - framed for murder - becomes both pursuer and prey for a shadowy international ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 20th February to 14th June 2014
Noel Coward Theatre, St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 10 minutes from Regent Street
Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy adapts the 1997 hit film which took the world by storm. Following six out of work Sheffield steelworkers who took to stripping ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
8 Argyll Street, Soho, London W1F | 4 minutes from Regent Street
For those who owned televisions in the 1950s and 1960s, the London Palladium is quite simply the most famous variety theatre in the world. Stars who ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 4 minutes from Regent Street
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel, romantic ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
218-223 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, London W1V | 4 minutes from Regent Street
The tiny entrance of the Criterion Theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is to ...More
London > Shopping > Health and Beauty
149 Regent Street, Mayfair, London W1B | 1 minute from Regent Street
Inspired by the South of France, this exotic little gem brings the beating sunshine and the summer glamour of San Tropez to Regent Street. L’Occitane’s ...More
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
21 Warwick Street, Soho, London W1B | 1 minute from Regent Street
The brainchild of the team behind Ottolenghi, Nopi is an all-day brasserie with a Middle-east and Asian inspired menu. With inventive and well presented dishes that ...More
London > Restaurants > Afternoon Tea
Sanctum Soho Hotel, 20 Warwick Street, W1B | 1 minute from Regent Street
With afternoon tea often considered to be a girly affair, the Sanctum Soho Hotel rectifies this with the masculine Gents Afternoon Tea. Made up mainly of ...More
London > Restaurants > Vegetarian restaurants
12-14 Heddon Street, Mayfair, London W1B | 1 minute from Regent Street
With interior designed by Tricia Guild and the expertise of Rolf and Marielle Hiltl, owners of the Hiltl Restaurant in Zurich, this vegetarian restaurant offers something ...More
London > Education > Adult Education
19 Wigmore Street, W1U | 9 minutes from Regent Street
Whether you're a Nigella or not in the kitchen, the L'atelier des Chefs cookery school can teach you something. Classes are given in the basement kitchens ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 13 minutes from Regent Street
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
118 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, London W1U | 13 minutes from Regent Street
The Caldesi family first set up a cooking school in Giancarlo's native Tuscany. His 'Return to Tuscany' was captured by BBC cameras and dished up on ...More
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
1 Kingly Court, Soho, London W1B | 1 minute from Regent Street
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Burlington House, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J | 3 minutes from Regent Street
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London > Business > Venue Hire
8-10 Dover Street, Mayfair, , Mayfair, London W1S | 5 minutes from Regent Street
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68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes from Regent Street
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What's On Today Near Regent Street Neil & Ben Concerts | Until 20th December 2013 The Living Room 1 minute walk from Regent Street Pop covers duo....More  Regent Street Christmas Lights Seasonal | Until 4th January 2014 Regent Street 1 minute walk from Regent Street Leona Lewis and Eliza Doolittle provide the live entertainment for this year's Regent Street Christmas Lights switch-on show on 9th ...More The Bluematics Concerts | On 6th December 2013 Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar 2 minutes walk from Regent Street The London-based outfit plays Chicago blues and classic rhythm'n'blues....More Rollo Markee & The Tailshakers Concerts | On 6th December 2013 Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar 2 minutes walk from Regent Street The Midlands-based four-piece plays a mixture of old style blues and jazz....More  Carnaby Christmas Lights and Party Seasonal | Until 5th January 2014 Carnaby Street 2 minutes walk from Regent Street Renowned for its unique festive decorations, Carnaby Street takes a 'Year of the Robin' theme this year, lighting up the ...More The Black Cat Presents Salon Des Artistes Theatre | Until 14th December 2013 The Grill Room, Cafe Royal 3 minutes walk from Regent Street The Black Cat Cabaret hosts a series of international cabaret acts, in a residency of intimate dinner shows. Compered by ...More Dirty Dancing Theatre | Until 22nd February 2014 Piccadilly Theatre 3 minutes walk from Regent Street The stage adaptation of the well-loved 1980s film Dirty Dancing is to replace Viva Forever! at the Piccadilly Theatre in ...More  Matilda The Musical Theatre | Until 21st December 2014 Cambridge Theatre 3 minutes walk from Regent Street The Royal Shakespeare Company's musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's celebrated children's book Matilda transfers from Stratford to the Cambridge Theatre ...More  Australia Exhibitions | Until 8th December 2013 Royal Academy of Arts 3 minutes walk from Regent Street In September 2013, the Royal Academy of Arts will present a 'long overdue' survey of Australian art, the first major ...More  Daumier (1808-1879): Visions of Paris Exhibitions | Until 26th January 2014 Royal Academy of Arts 3 minutes walk from Regent Street The French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor, Honore Daumier, described by his contemporary the poet Charles Baudelaire as, "one of ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE 
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