Carnaby Street (W 1)

Carnaby Street is one of London's top shopping districts. Made popular in the 60's and 70's Carnaby Street certainly maintains that era's flair and has also kept up with the trends. The nearest station is Oxford Circus and it runs parallel to the fancy Regent Street. Always busy, Carnaby Street offers a range of stores to shop in, from charity shops to your regular priced high street shops like Office and Muji, to the more expensive and pricier shops such as Diesel and Miss Sixty. Walking through Carnaby Street, it's a long paved pedestrianised road with a huge sign spanning across the front welcoming you. During the christmas season you can see it decorated ...  Read the complete review

Introduction ~~ Carnaby Street, well it was once the place to go in the 60’s and 70’s but now it’s a bit less well-known. Now its been modernised as times passed but it still keeps a bit of its remarkable 60’s charm which makes it what it is. Carnaby Street is also less crowded than other parts of London such as Oxford Street and Regent Street. Location ~~ Carnaby Street could not be in a better location. It is just 3 or 4 minutes from Oxford Circus. tube station and is also within easy reach of Marlborough St and is no more than a 15 minutes walk from anywhere in Soho. Shops ~~ The shops in Carnaby St. vary ...  Read the complete review

Carnaby Street has to be one of the coolest streets in London. As you enter Carnaby Street, you will see a big sign across the street with the name across it. Situated close to Oxford Street and Regent Street, it is set in one of the busiest parts of London. The nearest tube station is Oxford Circus. People of all colours, genders and ages flock here in their thousands to browse around the many shops and stores to spend their cash. The shops are amazing! You will find the wackiest and craziest clothing, shoes, accessories etc all down here. I mean, where else would you find brightly coloured shoes of all shapes and sizes? Purple, green, ...  Read the complete review

A visit to London is not complete without a trip to Carnaby Street in the heart of colourful Soho. This street has a vivid, hip past and present. The trend is ripe. Carnaby street the gateway to Soho is a located behind regent Street. To miss it is a crime. The street is associated with clothing boutiques, coffee houses and pubs. Shops specialise in Mod, hippy and alternative clothing and merchandise. Brands such as Lonsdale and Ben Sherman dominate almost all the shops. A naval stud or eyebrow ring can be found almost anywhere. A banner bearing Jim Morrison or Jimi Hendrix are two a penny. A pair of flares; cords, denim, or ripped is ...  Read the complete review