THE CENTRAL LONDON COLLECTION (C3) 9.4 km

A Discovery Tour Around Central London

WORK IN PROGRESS

This is Part 3 of 4 of the Across London Visual Marathon

THE EXPERIENCE

This collection of three routes takes you on a journey through many of the main areas of Central London, passing its most iconic sights. These include the main entertainment and attraction areas, the seats of power around Westminster, the splendour of the royal courts, palaces and parks, and the main luxury shopping route.

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THE ROUTES

Covent Garden, Big Ben & Whitehall - 5.7 km

This discovery route is a fantastic way of exploring the entertainment areas of Covent Garden and Leicester Square, as well as some of the main sightseeing attractions, including the London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

Royal Parks and Buckingham Palace – 2.3 km

The royal route is lined with fine examples of English architecture, wide streets and grand buildings leading to two royal palaces - St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace and two royal parks – St James’s Park and Green Park.

Bond Street, Regent & Carnaby Street   1.4 km.

This high-class route takes you through some of London’s most historical luxury shopping areas. It begins on Piccadilly, then up Old and New Bond Street, up Conduit Street to Regent Street and Carnaby Street, before concluding at Oxford Circus.

ABOUT THE ACROSS LONDON MARATHON

The Across London Visual Marathon takes in most of London’s iconic sights, from the Thames Barrier in the east to Hyde Park in the west. It’s designed to help you discover London with purpose, immersing you in the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and visual splendour through interactive self-guided routes.

The Across London Visual Marathon comprises 16 short, interconnecting self-guided routes – an ideal way to explore London, whether you choose a single route, a collection, or embark on the entire journey in one go. These routes form four distinct collections: East London, the City of London, Central London, and the West End of London, each with its own unique history and character. All routes are manageable in length, clearly mapped with multiple navigation tools, and begin and end at easily identifiable Underground stations. With QR quick-reference links and detailed information at your fingertips, you can explore with complete confidence.

THIS IS A MAP OF THE WHOLE ROUTE AND THE DIFFERENT COLLECTIONS