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Carnaby Street earns its place in British cultural history. It was first laid out in the late 1600s and takes its name from Karnaby House, a residence built nearby in 1683. The fame came later. In the 1960s it became the centre of London's fashion and music scene, with designers and rock stars turning the area into a trendsetting hub.
That creative streak has stuck around. The street holds a mix of independent shops, fashion labels and cafes. Liberty London sits just round the corner, easy to spot by its Tudor-style front and known for its long design legacy. Dishoom Carnaby is nearby too, pulling in crowds daily with its Bombay-inspired menu.
Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus stations are both a short walk, so getting here is no trouble for locals or visitors. No major historical figure is known to have lived on the street, but plenty of artists and musicians shopped, worked or left their mark, which only added to its reputation. Take a wander through the businesses lining it.
