Thursday, July 23, 2009

Regents Street

London is globally renowned for its latest fashion trends. You can explore several shopping streets in the city. Regents Street, Piccadilly Circus, Bond Street and Oxford Street are some of the most popular shopping destinations in the city. Amongst all the above destinations Regents Street is the most popular amongst all the age groups. Situated between the Mayfair and the Soho, the region is always crowded. It is regarded as the trendiest areas in the city. Regents Street is located in the happening area of West End.

Regents Street

It is more common amongst the tourists in the city, though crowd also consists of the local Londoners. Regents Street is the most decorated and crowded during the Christmas celebrations. Regents Street is home to several buildings and almost all of them are guarded as Listed Building. All these buildings are together known as Regents Street Conservation area. There are several remarkable places and shops sited at the Regents Street. Let’s get to know something more about some of them:

regent street

  • Apple Retail Store: Opened in the year 2004, it is the best and the most stylish stores in the city. This was the first store of Apple group in the entire Europe. Today, the Apple retail store at the regent’s street is the largest retail store of Apple group in the entire world.
  • All Souls Church: Sited close to the Broadcasting House is the All Souls Church of Langham Palace. The church is one of the most popular and crowded in the city. This building was creatively designed by John Nash.

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  • Broadcasting House: It is the home to the BBC headquarters. Besides BBC, various other radio stations also broadcast this building.
  • Austin Reed: You can find an atrium at the centre of Austin Reed, its glass lifts allows all the visitors to see across all the floors. From women wear to barber shop and unisexual beauty centre, you can find every thing at Austin Reed.

Regents Street Luxury Shopping

Aquascutum, Boots and Burberry are some other famous stores at the street. You can also relish delicious cuisines and drinks at the finest restaurants in the city, located at the Regents Street. Absolute Ice Bar, Apostrophe, Aubaine, Carnaby and Caffe Nero are some of the best eateries in the region of Regents Street. Parking facility is also easily available in this area. The place is within the easy reach from the Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus tube stations. You can also explore the Photographers Gallery and Animations Art Gallery located within the walking distance from the Regents Street. Thus net time you plan to visit London or you plan to shop in the city, Regents Street is a must to explore.

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