Hamleys, London

Name: Hamleys
Address: 172-178 Regent Street, Mayfair, Londres, Gran Londres W1B 5TH, London, United Kingdom

#1437 among attractions in London

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Hamleys is a British multinational toy retailer, owned by Reliance. It was founded by William Hamley as "Noah's Ark" in High Holborn, London, in 1760. It moved to its current site on Regent Street in 1881. This flagship store is set over seven floors, with more than 50,000 lines of toys on sale. It receives around five million visitors each year. The chain has 15 outlets in the United Kingdom and also has more than 90 franchises worldwide. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'46"N, 0°8'24"W

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172-178 Regent Street, Mayfair, Londres, Gran Londres W1B 5THCity of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

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Hamleys – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oxford Street, Regent Street, Bond Street, Carnaby Street.

~990 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Oxford Street, London
5 min walk • Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling epicenter of contemporary retail, a shopping district that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Stretching approximately 1.9 kilometers through the heart of the city, this vibrant thoroughfare boasts...
~710 ftS
Shopping, Street, Edwardian architecture
Regent Street, London
4 min walk • Regent Street stands as one of London's most prestigious shopping districts, renowned for its historic Victorian architecture and an array of high-end retail stores. This bustling thoroughfare, designed by architect John Nash in the early 19th century, has evolved into...
~1100 ftW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Bond Street, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Bond Street is an emblem of luxury and a beacon for those with a penchant for high-end shopping. Established in the 18th century, this prestigious shopping district has long been associated with sophistication and the finer...
~300 ftE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Carnaby Street, London
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Carnaby Street stands as an iconic shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and rich history. This pedestrianized stretch became the epicenter of the Swinging Sixties, synonymous with the fashion and cultural...
~620 ftS
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Savile Row, London
3 min walk • Savile Row, a street in London, England, is synonymous with bespoke tailoring and sartorial elegance. Located in the heart of Mayfair, it has been the epicenter of traditional British tailoring since the late 18th century.
~570 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Conduit Street, London
3 min walk • Conduit Street is a street in Mayfair, London. It connects Bond Street to Regent Street.
~280 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Bag O'Nails, London
2 min walk • The Bag O'Nails was a live music club and meeting place for musicians in the 1960s and situated at 9 Kingly Street, Soho, London, England. Bands and other musicians who played and socialised there included Georgie Fame, Jimi Hendrix, Bobby Tench, The Gass and Eric Burdon.
~810 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Milk & Honey, London
4 min walk • Milk & Honey was a cocktail bar originally founded in New York City on 31 December 1999, with another location in Soho, London, founded by Sasha Petraske. The New York location was first located on the Lower East Side and later moved to the Flatiron District.
~1000 ftNW
Church
Regent Hall, London
5 min walk • The Regent Hall is a Salvation Army centre on London's Oxford Street. It is one of the oldest centres in London having been founded by the founder of the army, William Booth in 1882. The church is known as the "Rink", because it was formerly a skating rink.
~810 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
Riflemaker, London
4 min walk • Riflemaker is a contemporary art business and exhibition space in London specialising in exhibiting and representing emerging artists. The building is a historic gunmaker's workshop off Regent Street. Built in 1712, it is one of the oldest public buildings in the West End of London.
~620 ftN
Edwardian architecture, Theater, Frank Matcham
London Palladium, London
3 min walk • The London Palladium is a Grade II* West End theatre located on Argyll Street, London, in the famous area of Soho. The theatre holds 2,286 seats. Of the roster of stars who have played there, many have televised performances.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hamleys?

Nearby attractions include Ganton Street, London (1 min walk), Kingly Street, London (2 min walk), Carnaby Street, London (2 min walk), New Burlington Street, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Hamleys by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hamleys:

Metro

Oxford Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Central, Victoria (5 min walk)
Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (9 min walk)

Bus

Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station • Lines: 55, N55 (5 min walk)
Oxford Circus Station / Harewood Place • Lines: 7, 98, N7, N98 (6 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (21 min walk)
London Euston (29 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (23 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (27 min walk)