Joanna James
If you ever landed on Piccadilly or tried your best to build houses in Mayfair, while playing Monopoly you will feel quite at home exploring the iconic streets, alleys, and squares of London. Here's a list of the most popular streets in London so you don't miss a beat.
A famous pedestrianised square, this area of London is well known for its entertainment options. Situated in the West End and popular for its collection of over forty-odd theatres, galleries, hip bars and restaurants, Leicester Square is surrounded by a park. Not to be missed is M&M World located there, which happens to be the world's largest candy shop. The most popular theatre there is the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, which often plays host to star-studded events, so make sure to get there with your cameras and autograph book in hand. Some hotels in London city centre make exploring Leicester Square and West End convenient due to their excellent placement. Some like Pan Pacific London are located less than 30 minutes from the best entertainment in London.
Piccadilly Circus is a neon-lit square of festive cheer. Join the crowds that are taking selfies and exploring the iconic landmark located between Shaftsbury Avenue and Regent Street. You will not find a 'circus' at Piccadilly because the name is derived from the Spanish word for a circular enclosure. However, the world-famous tourist attraction will not disappoint in terms of festive cheer and is a fun area that's easy to reach from London hotels.
This one is typical of England's charm and is a lovely little space located in the East End Borough of the popular Tower Heights. This area is well-known for its street art and is good to explore for its collection of boutiques and antique shops. Some not to be missed spots in Brick Lane include the Old Truman Brewery and the iconic Dark Sugars chocolate shop. One last tip is about the curry houses located at Piccadilly Circus; they are loved as some of the best in the country and are deserving of a visit.
This historic site is one of the hippest locations in London; Carnaby Street's existence can be traced to the 1600s and is a trendy shopping district found right in the middle of Soho. Its heydays were in the 60s when hippie culture was rife, transitioning to the punk era marking Carnaby as London's swinging destination.
Abbey Road became a world-famous attraction the day the Beatles posed there for their cover photo on the album bearing the same name. The place is now a mecca for Beatles fans and even those from a younger generation who travel there to be a part of history. Make sure to swing by the Abbey Road Studios to see where the Beatles, as well as modern-day celebs like Adele, recorded their top-selling albums.
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