Mayfair Area Guide

Shepherd Market situated around the corner is a charming small square and piazza with a variety of boutique shops, restaurants and impressive Victorian pubs. This unique little enclave is tucked away between Piccadilly and Curzon Street, in the heart of London’s Mayfair. A hidden gem known for its wonderful relaxed village-like atmosphere.

The Kennel Club Art Gallery is home to the largest collection of canine art in Europe, It includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and trophies all featuring different breeds of dog. Visitors can view unique items such as the Crufts Best in Show trophy, paintings from the Victorian era right up to the present day, and our oldest item; a 2000 year old Celtic coin decorated with the image of a Hound. The Art Gallery also holds art and photography exhibitions on different dog themes throughout the year. The Kennel Club Library is the world’s largest research library devoted solely to dogs with collections from the 16th Century to the present day.

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The Art Gallery and Library are open by appointment Monday – Friday 9.30 am – 4.30pm. To visit please contact us on 020 7518 1064 or at artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk

Hosting exhibitions and events all year round. The RA was founded in 1768 by a group of 40 artists and architects who became the first Royal Academicians. The first president was Sir Joshua Reynolds, whose statue now stands outside Burlington House. Over the past 250 years, we've moved house several times, elected hundreds of new RAs and even survived the Blitz - all while continuing to champion art and architecture in all its forms. From ancient sculpture to modern-day masterpieces, the RAA is the original home of blockbuster exhibitions, staging the world's largest open-submission exhibition during summer. Our events programme opens up the worlds of our exhibitions and helps introduce new audiences to our art and artists.

London is renowned for it’s open spaces and Green Park covers some 40 acres and is one of the capital’s eight Royal Parks. Enjoy a stroll through the park and make your way to visit Buckingham Palace.

With four million visitors each year, every visit to the Burlington Arcade is a unique experience, steeped in history. One of the first shopping arcades, opening in 1819, the arcade was originally commissioned to be built, ‘for the sale of jewellery and fancy articles of fashionable demand, for the gratification of the public’. Today, this historic arcade is bursting with heritage from its traditional shop fronts and store signs, some of which are features from the original build. Burlington Arcade is located in the heart of Mayfair, at 51 Piccadilly, London.

London’s famous Bond Street is revered throughout the world for its wealth of elegant stores, exclusive brands, designer fashion, luxury goods, fine jewels, art and antiques. Set in the heart of Mayfair, in London’s popular West End and encompassed by many of the world’s most outstanding hotels and restaurants, Bond Street is a landmark for all things sophisticated.

Since its foundation in 1700, Bond Street has been the playground of society's wealthiest most stylish and influential people. Today, over 300 years on, Bond Street remains a much-loved destination for celebrities, socialites and the international jet set.

Jermyn Street, in the heart of St James’s is one of those hidden treasures, a location tucked away from the sirens, traffic jams and singing buskers. Jermyn Street possesses a rich history that dates back to King Charles II and has flourished ever since. Jermyn Street holds a worldwide reputation for high quality British artistry and craftsmanship and is home to London’s finest gentlemen’s shirt makers, shoes makers, perfumers and suppliers of leather goods, many of who hold prestigious Royal Warrants. Well known to gentleman from generation to generation, this unique thoroughfare boasts fine foods and wine merchants as well as an impressive array of long-established restaurants, hotels and art galleries.

Grays is home to one of the world's largest and most diverse collections of fine antiques, art and jewellery.

The labyrinth corridors that cover two levels are a hive of activity with over one hundred dealers selling everything from ancient artefacts from 40BC up to 20th century collectables.

Mayfair was the very first Curzon cinema and has listed status. Originally built in 1934 from a commission by the Marques de Casa Maury the Wingate family leased the building after World War II and started importing foreign language films. Mayfair has a rich cinematic history having played host to numerous star studded premieres

Set right in the heart of London, Hyde Park offers both world-class events and concerts together with plenty of quiet places to relax and unwind.

Hyde Park has a long history as a site of protest, and still hosts rallies and marches today. Visit Speakers’ Corner on a Sunday morning to hear people from all walks of life share their views.

The park offers a range of leisure activities from boating and swimming, to tennis and horse riding.

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Founded in Piccadilly in 1707, Fortnum & Mason is an essential London destination for anyone in search of extraordinary food, joy-giving things, unforgettable experiences, and exceptional service. From the food halls and confectionery counters to the beautiful fragrance, beauty and fashion floor, expertly curated gentlemen’s department, and refined Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, Fortnum’s is committed to making the everyday special for each customer, whether they’re shopping in-store or from around the world at the award-winning.

Oxford Street is the ultimate shopping paradise, with the very best high-street brands for fashion, entertainment, technology and innovation.

Oxford Street offers 1.5 miles of unrivalled shopping, with more than 90 flagship stores with more than 300 shops & restaurants within five minutes walking distance.

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and is the HQ’s of the Monarch. The Palace is open to visitors every summer.