Discover Portland Place, Regent's Park, Marylebone, and Mayfair WORK IN PROGRESS This is Part 4 of 4 of the Across London Visual Marathon THE EXPERIENCE This collection of three high-class routes in the West End of London takes you through the grandeur of Regency London architecture, through the wonderful landscaped gardens of Regent’s Park, the shopping areas of Marylebone and Oxford Street, and then through the affluent areas in Mayfair to Hyde Park Corner. ROUTES The BBC,

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. THE ROUTES Covent Garden,

Discover the City of London and the route into Central London This is Part 2 of 4 of the Across London Visual Marathon THE EXPERIENCE This collection of five riverside routes takes you around the City of London from the Tower of London in the east, past its modern skyscrapers and its historic financial centre, along the riverside to St Paul’s Cathedral, before charting a route to Central London through Smithfield, Holborn and the Inns of Court THE ROUTES - WORK IN PROGRESS R

Exploring East London, Canary Wharf and London’s Docklands Work in Progress This is Part 1 of 4 of the Across London Visual Marathon THE EXPERIENCE This collection of five riverside routes takes you through East London and into the City of London. It passes through the historic London Docklands, stretching from the Royal Victoria Dock in the east to St Katharine Dock by the Tower of London. It is a wonderful journey through history, trade and regeneration that is quiet, scen

This is one of London's most historic and oldest areas, with the Tower of London being here since 1070 and London Bridge being the only bridge into London until Westminster Bridge was built in 1750. It has historically been the main area for river trade and commerce, with the Port of London and Custom House sited close to the Tower of London. This short discovery route takes you from Tower Hill Station to London Bridge Station.

This route takes you along the Thames Path that links London Docklands to the ancient sites of the City of London. It starts at Limehouse Basin Marina and then hugs the rivers through Wapping before finishing up at St Katherine Docks and the Tower of London on the eastern edge of the City of London. It is great for cityscapes, river views, parks, marinas, and historic and iconic sights. It is mainly off-road, with several places to eat and drink towards the end.

This route takes you through the heart of the financial district in Canary Wharf, along Middle Dock with its modern buildings, and then along the riverside at Westferry before finishing off with the calm waters and canal networks within Limehouse Basin Marina. It's good for cityscapes, skyscrapers, river and dock views, parks, marinas, history, icon sights, boat and train access and shopping. It is mainly off-road, with several places to eat and drink at the start and in the

Discover Canary Wharf's emerging scenic ‘cityscape’ as this route unfolds. It will take you from East India DLR, through Blackwall and then into tranquil Poplar Dock Marina. It then flows into Blackwall Basin, reflecting the cityscape in the water, and continues through the eastern entrance into Canary Wharf. From there, it explores the east side of Canary Wharf near Canada Square and South Dock before finishing at Canary Wharf station

This route starts in the new thriving areas of Royal Victoria Docks, which combine water sports, cable car trips across to the O2, and fantastic dockside views. It makes its way to the newly developed City Island via the Lower Lee Crossing. The historic Trinity Buoy Wharf, in contrast, is hidden away on the other side of the River Lee and is home to London’s only Lighthouse and a vibrant creative community. You will also discover the East India Basin's nature reserve

Victoria Dock was opened in 1855 and was designed specifically to accommodate large steam ships. Today, this historic route is both scenic and quiet, with references to its past, present, and future. The short route takes you past the Excel Exhibition Centre, across the Royal Victoria Footbridge (with its spectacular views towards Docklands, Millennium Mill and City Airport), around the dock, the water sport activities, City Hall and IFS Cloud Cable Car to the O2.

This route travels across Mayfair from Marble Arch to Hyde Park Corner. Mayfair is famous for its affluent residents, luxury and high-end shopping streets, and Georgian and Victorian architecture. On its western edge is Hyde Park, on its eastern side are the luxury shops of Bond Street and Regent Street, and to its south are Hyde Park Corner, Green Park, and Buckingham Palace.

This route reveals two sides of London: the calm, village-like Marylebone High Street contrasts with the busy roads to the north and the bustle of Oxford Street to the south. Enjoy shops, cafés, Victorian architecture, and cultural spots. Continue along elegant Wigmore Street, with its wide historic avenues, before heading toward Marble Arch via Oxford Street’s western stretch, passing its few remaining department stores

This route takes you from the busy shopping streets around Oxford Circus, up past the BBC and the stunning Regency architecture of Portland Place, and into the beautifully landscaped Regent’s Park with its delightful gardens, peaceful ponds and fabulous walks. The route finishes at the top end of Marylebone by Baker Street Station, with the Sherlock Holmes Museum, Madame Tussauds and Marylebone High Street nearby.

This route takes you from Green Park to Oxford Circus through some of London’s most famous and historical shopping areas. It begins on Piccadilly, an area that has always catered to the needs of a gentleman, before heading up Old and New Bond Street, which was designed in the 1700s for the high-class luxury shopper. It then makes its way to Regent Street and Carnaby Street, which have been associated with fashion and trendy shopping since the early 1800s, before concluding at

This route takes you from Piccadilly Circus to Green Park, past two royal palaces, two royal parks, and famous London landmarks. This area was once known as the Court of St James and served the royal St James’s Palace at the end of Pall Mall and later Buckingham Palace. The route is lined with fine examples of English architecture, wide streets, and grand buildings leading to the royal palaces and their adjoining gardens – St James’s Park and Green Park.

This Discovery route takes you from Covent Garden to Piccadilly Circus via the South Bank, Westminster, Whitehall, and Leicester Square and contains some of London’s most famous landmarks. It is a fantastic route for exploring the entertainment areas of Covent Garden and Leicester Square, as well as some of the main sightseeing attractions, including the Royal Festival Hall, the London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square.

This exciting route takes you on a discovery tour of the places that link the City of London to Central London. It contains many of the City of London’s historic institutions and icons, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Old Bailey Law Courts, Smithfield's Meat Market, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, the Museum of London, High Holborn, and the Inns of Court. It is rich in history, architecture, interesting streets, and stories to keep you motivated along the way.

This route takes you from London Bridge Station through Borough Market, along the south side of the river to Bankside, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern, and St Paul's Cathedral. In Tudor times, the area was the City of London’s entertainment district, featuring playhouses, bear pits, and other forms of entertainment. A new entertainment district emerged in the late 1600s, supporting the new urban developments in Covent Garden, Soho, and Leicester Square.

The route starts at the Tower of London, which has stood as a symbol of London and its power for almost 1000 years, and then heads towards Aldgate - the old eastern gate to the City of London. It then continues onto the skyscrapers around Cornhill that represent the modern financial quarter of the City of London and its historic centre at the Bank of England. The route then returns to the river, passing the Monument to the Great Fire of London and finishing at the Shard.

This riverside route stretches from London Bridge to the Tower of London, offering a perfect blend of historical sights, stunning riverside views of the City of London, and numerous places to eat, drink, and be entertained. Its northern shore is rich in history, while its southern shores demonstrate how effectively the industrious Port of London has been redeveloped.