Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Afternoon
Price
€€€€
Setting
Indoor
About Burlington Arcade
A Regency-era covered shopping arcade from 1819 running parallel to Bond Street, originally built for Lord Cavendish's wife to shop safely. The 195-meter passage houses 40 luxury boutiques behind a mahogany facade. Uniformed beadles (Britain's smallest police force) enforce the historic code of conduct prohibiting whistling and running.
Insider Tips
Enter from the Piccadilly end and look for the original shopping bell rope system still visible in some shop ceilings
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
51 Piccadilly, London W1J 0QJ, UK
Neighborhood
Soho & Covent GardenNearest Metro
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1 hour.
Burlington Arcade is in the Soho & Covent Garden neighborhood of London. The address is 51 Piccadilly, London W1J 0QJ, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Nearby in Soho & Covent Garden
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