Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Name: Shaftesbury Avenue
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1367 among attractions in London

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Shaftesbury Avenue is a major road in the West End of London, named after The 7th Earl of Shaftesbury. It runs north-easterly from Piccadilly Circus to New Oxford Street, crossing Charing Cross Road at Cambridge Circus. From Piccadilly Circus to Cambridge Circus, it is in the City of Westminster, and from Cambridge Circus to New Oxford Street, it is in the London Borough of Camden. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'42"N, 0°7'56"W

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City of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

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Shaftesbury Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Soho, Old Compton Street, Brewer Street, The French House.

~570 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Soho, London
3 min walk • Soho, a vibrant heart nestled in the bustling city of London, United Kingdom, is an iconic entertainment district renowned for its rich history and diverse cultural offerings. As a melting pot of creativity, Soho has long been a haven for artists, musicians,...
~600 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Old Compton Street, London
3 min walk • Old Compton Street is a road that runs east–west through Soho in the West End of London.
~730 ftW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Brewer Street, London
4 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling heart of London's West End, Brewer Street is a vibrant thoroughfare known for its eclectic mix of shops, eateries, and cultural hotspots. Situated within the dynamic district of Soho, Brewer Street offers a slice of London's diverse urban...
~370 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant
The French House, London
2 min walk • The French House is a pub and dining room at 49 Dean Street, Soho, London. It was previously known as the York Minster, but was informally called "the French pub" or "the French house" by its regulars.
~640 ftSW
Theater
London Pavilion, London
4 min walk • The London Pavilion is a building on the corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Coventry Street on the north-east side of Piccadilly Circus in London. It is currently a shopping arcade and part of the Trocadero Centre.
~550 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Empire, London
3 min walk • The Empire, Leicester Square is a cinema currently operated by Cineworld on the north side of Leicester Square, London. The Empire was originally built in 1884 as a variety theatre and was rebuilt for films in the 1920s.
~750 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, London
4 min walk • The Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster in London. Its red-brick facade dominates the west side of Cambridge Circus behind a small plaza near the intersection of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road.
~720 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charlie Chaplin, London
4 min walk • The statue of Charlie Chaplin in Leicester Square, London, is a work of 1979 by the sculptor John Doubleday. It portrays the actor, comedian and filmmaker in his best-known role, as The Tramp.
~260 ftNE
Nightlife
De Hems, London
2 min walk • De Hems is a café, pub and oyster-house in the Chinatown area of London just off Shaftesbury Avenue. It made its name purveying oysters and now sells beers from the Low countries such as Grolsch and Heineken with Dutch food such as bitterballen and frikandellen.
~500 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Prince Charles Cinema, London
3 min walk • The Prince Charles Cinema is a repertory cinema located in Leicester Place, 50 yards north of Leicester Square in the West End of London.
~760 ftNW
Shopping, Street, Market
Berwick Street, London
4 min walk • Berwick Street is a street in the Soho district of the City of Westminster built between 1687 and 1703. Berwick Street runs between Oxford Street to the north and Peter Street at the south.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shaftesbury Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Sondheim Theatre, London (1 min walk), Gielgud Theatre, London (1 min walk), Apollo Theatre, London (2 min walk), Gerrard Street, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Shaftesbury Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shaftesbury Avenue:

Bus

Dean Street / Chinatown • Lines: 38, N38 (2 min walk)
Trocadero / Haymarket • Lines: 38, N38 (3 min walk)

Metro

Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (5 min walk)
Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (5 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (13 min walk)
London Waterloo (27 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (15 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (19 min walk)