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What travellers are saying
- MDBengaluru, India3,242 contributionsOne of the major shopping streets in London with good public transportation. Quite busy. Looked beautiful with the Christmas lights being turned on.Written 10 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Catharine KEngland349 contributionsI’m in the area Tomorrow (Saturday) Any recommendations please for a genuine curry for me and the Mrs ? We are from Manchester visit the curry Mile in Rusholme frequently so think we know a decent curry. Be really interested to learn from other peoples recommendations. We are looking for a few beers first and then a genuine curry house experience. No BS. Just a good curry ! CheersWritten 3 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LostInTimePittsburgh, PA24,519 contributionsThe area is nice. It's mostly all restaurants with only a few shops. It was very crowded on a Friday night. There are a ton of places to eat. I got ice cream at a shop that was pretty good. It’s a crowded area.Written 16 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Indah EdlightzOntario, Canada4,292 contributionsAbsolute must visit if you are a music fan or Beetles fan or just history fan.. But this is a live street with lots of traffic and its not that easy to get your opportunity to get a picture in.. as there is always tons of tourists. Feel kind of bad for the locals as they navigate tourists standing in the middle of the street. Great spot to visit but please be considerate of locals and others trying to take photos. In the half hour we were there we saw few tourists "get into it" because one group would not leave the walkway to let others take photosWritten 4 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LostInTimePittsburgh, PA24,519 contributionsI took a walk down this street. It’s wide and full of shops. It was a nice peaceful walk. It’s either part of SOHO or right next to it.Written 6 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AlbywonSydney, Australia13,622 contributionsParticularly 221b Baker Street, the home of the literary character Sherlock Holmes.
Street is also home to The London Beatles Store (next door) and a number of significant buildings.
For me the Street is associated with the 1980's Gerry Rafferty hit of the same name.
Worth a wander.Written 27 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - The Codnor TravellerCodnor, UK213 contributionsJust past Horse Guards Parade you will find yourself on The Mall - a ceremonial and processional route dedicated to Queen Victoria.
The origins of the route, which is in fact less than a mile long, can actually be traced back to King Charles II, who ordered the redesign of St James Park (which today borders The Mall) to include a long flat part on which could be played the game of Pelle Melle - which I understand to be a form of Croquet.
Over time the exact positioning of the park of changed and altered, and the long flat space became known as The Mall - with Mall presumably being an alteration of Melle.
Move on nearly 200 years and The Mall is being imagined as a smart, ceremonial route, and so the Victorian's set about turning it into what we see and use today. In addition to this, they also erected the Victoria Memorial to be the focal point at the end of the route.
Move on a further 100 years or so into the 1950s, and the surface of the Mall was coloured red using synthetic iron oxide pigment, giving the whole road the look of one long red carpet. This is quite apt, as today The Mall plays a key role in Royal ceremonies and events such as State Visits, Royal weddings and funerals and, in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's case, a whole host of Jubilee celebrations.
The route is closed to traffic on Sundays, public and bank holidays and obviously for the aforementioned ceremonial events. Busses cannot use it at all without special authority from the Monarch.
My wife and I walked down it for a fair way before a police officer on a bicycle rode up and told everyone to get on the pavement. I'm.sure they had their reasons for that, but I fear I shall never know what they were.
If you're in the vicinity I would urge you to visit The Mall.Written 23 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - golouis99Jerusalem, Israel607 contributionsWe strolled along The Strand for half an hour marvelling at some of the architecture of historical buidlings, including the Royal Courts of Justice and a house built in 1625 that survived the Great Fire of London. All of this in the heart of the busy business district but within walking distance of Trafalgar Square.Written 22 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Curious609804939315 contributionsGorgeous, we took so many photos. It's giving Sherlock Holmes/Harry Potter. I'd recommend a visit. It's a short walk from Leicester Square station.Written 5 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- I visited this place🇬🇧🇳🇱🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇭Israel36,505 contributionsPROS
* Interesting walk with active "vibe"
* Pass "famous" entertainment attractions adjacent to Westminster Bridge
* View famous stuff on the other side of the river
* Enjoy the numerous bridges, especially Millenial
CONS
It can be crowded and noisy with gaudy entertainment attractions such as London Eye, Dungeon and Sea World
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... when I descended under Westminster Bridge and walked to the Tate Modern and Glove Theatre.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It was free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Yes
ADVICE
For sure do it and be prepared for many people and loud and gaudy stuff near Westminster BridgeWritten 23 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - macedonboyGlasgow, UK1,86,766 contributionsLocated not far from Covent Gardens is this shortish street. There's nothing on the street that stands out, so not sure why Neal Street is listed as an attraction. Mostly shops selling clothes and a couple of eateries including Lola's, that sell excellent cupcakes.Written 29 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris B125 contributionsBrought here on a walking tour and it was amazing. Plenty of historic buildings with some wonderful gardens; an oasis just seconds from the hubbub of Fleet Street. The Church of Middle Temple is somewhere you can't miss.Written 17 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- therichastillStevenage, UK3,492 contributionsThreadneedle Street is one of the many roads in the City of London famous for being a place where trading was done.
There is some good architecture to be admired in the area but I would not say it is a "must see" attraction. Worth checking out if you are in the area.Written 11 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Chef Dr Izzat HusainLucknow, India75 contributionsThe area contains one of the busiest transport interchanges in London and the United Kingdom, including the listed railway station and the underground station, as well as Terminus Place, which is a major hub for bus and taxi services. Victoria Coach Station, 900 yards (800 metres) southwest of the railway station, provides road-coach services to long-distance UK and continental destinations.
Victoria Street runs on an east–west axis from Victoria station to Broad Sanctuary at Westminster Abbey. Cardinal Place, across the street from Westminster Cathedral, opened in 2006 and contains a selection of restaurants, banks and shops, including a Marks and Spencer store. Further along the street, there is a large House of Fraser department storeWritten 23 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - therichastillStevenage, UK3,492 contributionsThe Capital Ring is a cycleway/path that circles the city of London. In theory you can walk round the whole of London exploring.
The paths are in pretty good condition and you get to see a wide variety of scenery as you go along.
Great way to improve your mental health!Written 7 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
