Shepherd Market, London

Name: Shepherd Market
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1406 among attractions in London

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Shepherd Market is a small business-lined precinct featuring two small squares, one with a northern recess in Mayfair, in the West End of London, built up between 1735 and 1746 by Edward Shepherd on the open ground then used for the annual fair from which Mayfair derives; it does so with the east end of Shepherd Street which is also broad-pavemented. It is between Piccadilly and Curzon Street and has a village-like atmosphere. It was associated with upmarket prostitutes from its building up until at least the 1980s. In the 1920s, it hosted leading writers and artists such as Anthony Powell, Michael Arlen and Sophie Fedorovitch. Jeffrey Archer met Monica Coghlan here in the 1980s. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'23"N, 0°8'48"W

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City of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

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Shepherd Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piccadilly, Mahiki, Green Park, Wellington Arch.

~1020 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Piccadilly, London
5 min walk • Piccadilly is a bustling hub of activity and one of the most iconic locations in London, United Kingdom. Renowned for its vibrant shopping district, Piccadilly seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary retail experiences.
~1330 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing
Mahiki, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's prestigious Mayfair district, Mahiki is an exclusive nightclub that has established itself as a favorite among the city's elite and celebrities. With its Polynesian-inspired decor, complete with tropical plants and bamboo furniture...
~1150 ftSE
Park
Green Park, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, Green Park is a tranquil oasis that offers a respite from the bustling city. This verdant space, known for its mature trees and wide-open grasslands, is one of the eight Royal Parks of London.
~1480 ftSW
Memorial, Georgian architecture, Monuments and statues
Wellington Arch, London
8 min walk • Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park Corner in central London, between corners of Hyde Park and Green Park; it stands on a large traffic island with crossings for pedestrian access.
~1110 ftSE
Park
Great Lines Heritage Park, London
6 min walk • The Great Lines Heritage Park is a complex network of open spaces in the Medway Towns, connecting Chatham, Gillingham, Brompton and the Historic Dockyard. The long military history of the towns has dominated the history of the site and the park.
~1490 ftSW
Memorial, Memorial site
New Zealand War Memorial, London
8 min walk • The New Zealand War Memorial in London is a memorial to the war dead of New Zealand in the First and Second World Wars, unveiled in 2006.
~1290 ftNW
Park
Mount Street Gardens, London
7 min walk • Mount Street Gardens is a public garden off Mount Street in the west of the Mayfair area of London, England. The gardens were created in 1889 out of a former burial ground of St George's, Hanover Square, and named after the Mount Field, an area including a fortification dating from the English Civil War named Oliver's Mount.
~950 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Annabel's, London
5 min walk • Annabel's is a private members club in Mayfair, London, located at 46 Berkeley Square. Before the club moved to its new location in 2018, Annabel's was previously located at 44 Berkeley Square, London. It was founded by entrepreneur Mark Birley and named after Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart, then his wife.
~1150 ftN
Square, Park
Berkeley Square, London
6 min walk • Berkeley Square is a garden square in the West End of London. It is one of the best known of the many squares in London, located in Mayfair in the City of Westminster. It was laid out in the mid 18th century by the architect William Kent, and originally extended further south.
~280 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Curzon Mayfair, London
2 min walk • The Curzon Mayfair Cinema is a Grade II listed building at 37–38 Curzon Street, London W1, built in 1963–66 by H. G. Hammond for Sir John Burnet, Tait and Partners, architects.
~1360 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Grosvenor Chapel, London
7 min walk • Grosvenor Chapel is an Anglican church in what is now the City of Westminster, in England, built in the 1730s. It inspired many churches in New England. It is situated on South Audley Street in Mayfair.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shepherd Market?

Nearby attractions include Imitate Modern, London (1 min walk), Keith's Chapel, London (1 min walk), Crockfords Casino, London (3 min walk), Aspinall's, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Shepherd Market by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shepherd Market:

Bus

Green Park Station • Lines: 38, N38 (5 min walk)
Old Park Lane / Hard Rock Cafe • Lines: 38, N38 (5 min walk)

Metro

Green Park • Lines: Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria (6 min walk)
Hyde Park Corner • Lines: Piccadilly (11 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (21 min walk)
Charing Cross (26 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (28 min walk)
Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (28 min walk)