Start at Green Park Station
Finish at Hyde Park Station
THE EXPERIENCE
The hidden areas of South Mayfair and Shepherds Market.
This discovery route explores the southwestern side of Mayfair just north of Piccadilly. The route explores Mayfair’s key locations and sights and highlights the ‘Eat, Drink and be Merry’ areas between Green Park and Hyde Park Corner. These include Shepherd Market, Curzon Street, Hertford Street, Berkeley Square, and the 5-star hotels around Hyde Park Corner.
The route is excellent for history, iconic sights, parks, hotels, few shops, narrow streets, casinos, art galleries, and places to eat, drink and be merry.
BEST TIME
Morning - Most of the route will be reasonably quiet except for the areas around Piccadilly. The best time to explore the route is early morning when the lighting is at its best and few people are around. It is also a great way to discover places for breakfast.
Day -This route will get busier during the day, especially around Piccadilly and Shepherd Market. However, there are plenty of places to stop for a light snack or a long lunch.
Evening - This route will get busy in the evening between Piccadilly and Shepherd Market.. However, there are plenty of places to stop for a drink or an evening meal.
ROUTE OVERVIEW
This 1.6 Km route starts from Green Park and briefly heads along Piccadilly before heading north up Dover Street and along Curzon Street before turning into the vibrant area known as Shepherd Market with its many eating and drinking venues. It then heads west along Hertford Street and Down Street before emerging onto Piccadilly by Green Park. The final stretch takes you past the numerous 5-star hotels by Park Lane and ends at the entrance of Hyde Park by the station.
See the route at speed (2:04)
Use this to see what the route looks like as if you were doing it at speed and to make you more familiar with what you will see along the way.
GOOGLE AND STRAVA MAPS
Use the 'My Google Maps' to explore this route's venues. If you are using a mobile device, the map can help you find the start point for the route, navigate to places of interest, and show your position on the map.
What to see and places to eat, drink and be merry.
What to See List
1 Green Park
2 Piccadilly and the Ritz
3 The Royal Institution
4 Berkeley Square
5 Curzon Street
6 Shepherd Market
7 Hertford Street and Down Street
8 Bomber Command Memorial
9 Aspley House and Hyde Park
10 Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch
South Mayfair Route - Pubs and Bars
South Mayfair - Places to Eat
South Mayfair Route - Things to Do
PHOTO GALLERY
This gallery provides a descriptive and visual reference to many sights along this route.. Double-click to see the image in full size.
HISTORY & INTERESTING FACTS
From Green Park to Berkeley Square
Around Curzon Street
Shepherd Market to Hyde Park Corner
VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE AREA
Click on the picture below to go on a 360 virtual tour of the shopping areas and look around.
Use the route to explore this location by looking around in 360, taking in the sights and sounds, listening to an audio recording about the area and going on a virtual tour.
Browse the gallery to find out what you can see along the way.
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