Today I want to share the route and map for my free self-guided walk in Fitzrovia with you. This part of central London is packed with pretty streets, quiet mews, and great places to eat and drink. I’ve spent years exploring every inch of it, and now I want to share my favorite places with you in this fun walking tour.
Fitzrovia Walking Tour
Right in the heart of London, Fitzrovia is home to everything from the eye-catching BT Tower to the famous restaurants on Charlotte Street.
Bounded by iconic thoroughfares like Oxford Street, Regent Street, Tottenham Court Road, and Euston Road, Fitzrovia lies in the middle of the action in central London.
With great restaurants, cafes, shops, and streets, this neighborhood is an ideal place to explore. If you want to stay in the area, there are great hotels here, too. My favorite is the Charlotte Street Hotel. You can book a room here. If you want something quirky and unique, the Treehouse Hotel is just the spot.
Self-Guided London walks
If you’re interested in other tours, you can see all my free self-guided routes on my blog post about London walking tours and my London walking map.
This walk is near my Bloomsbury walk, my Soho walk, my Marylebone walk, my Covent Garden walk, and my Mayfair walk, so you can combine it with one or more of them if you want to make a day of it.
There are more routes in the book London’s Hidden Walks as well. You can get it here. There are further ideas in my blog post about the best London walking books, too.
If you’re interested in a guided tour, you can see options and book one here. These walks are fun ways to see the city with an experienced local.
Fitzrovia Walking Tour Route
This walk starts in Oxford Circus. It’s served by multiple tube lines and local buses. You can also arrive on foot, by bicycle, or via scooter from places like Soho, Mayfair, and Marylebone.
Once in Oxford Circus, head north on Regent Street. Continue straight as it becomes Langham Place. In front of you you’ll see the striking round facade of All Souls church. This 19th-century number was designed by John Nash, and you can pop in to see the interior if you want to.
If not, continue your walk by heading north, staying on the street as it becomes Portland Place. On your right you’ll see the Art Deco facade of BBC Broadcasting House. This is the headquarters of the British Broadcasting Corporation.
The building was the BBC’s first purpose-built home for radio broadcasting, and the inaugural broadcast from the building was made in 1932.
After admiring the facade, continue your walk past Broadcasting House, then turn right on Duchess Street. Don’t miss the stone carvings on the buildings on your left as you go.
At the end of Duchess Street, turn left on Hallam Street. It will lead you past historic brick buildings as you head north to New Cavendish Street. You’ll get a good view of the 1960s BT Tower, an iconic Grade II-listed communications pillar, when you reach the corner.
Turn right on New Cavendish Street, then left on Great Portland Street. This road is lined with lots of restaurants and cafes, so you can take a break for a meal, snack, or tea if you want to.
Either way, continue your walk by heading one street up, then turning right on Clipstone Street. This road will offer you great views of the BT Tower as you make your way east.
Turn left on Bolsover Street and walk up the tree-lined road to Carburton Street. Turn right and follow it down to Cleveland Street.
When you get there, cross over Cleveland Street and head straight into Fitzroy Mews. This hidden cobbled lane has more views of the BT Tower.
Back out on Cleveland Street, turn right and head north to Warren Street. Turn right when you get there, then right again into Warren Mews. This is one of the prettiest mews in London, and it’s worth taking time to absorb the details on the houses and gardens.
Back out on Warren Street, turn right and walk down to Richardson’s Mews. Along the way you’ll spot good places to eat and drink, so feel free to stop for a break if you need one.
Turn right on Richardson’s Mews and take a peek into the atmospheric lane around the bend. Afterwards, head back to Warren Street, turn right, then take another right on Fitzroy Street.
Fitzroy Street will take you south to Fitzroy Square. This Georgian number was built in the 1790s to a design by Robert Adam. It has a garden in the middle, and eye-catching historic facades all around.
29 Fitzroy Square is a house that once belonged to Bloomsbury Group members (and sisters) Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell. There’s a blue plaque outside if you want to take a look.
Either way, continue your Fitzrovia walking tour by exiting the square and heading east on Grafton Way. Soon you’ll come to a pub with rooms called The Grafton Arms. It has an arch that marks the entrance to Grafton Mews. Turn left here and explore the quiet lane before coming back to Grafton Way and turning left.
When you reach Whitfield Street, turn right and walk down to Maple Street. Turn right again on Maple Street and walk down to Fitzroy Street. Turn left and walk south, keeping straight as it becomes Charlotte Street.
Soon modern buildings will give way to Charlotte Street’s famous restaurants and cafes. When you reach Goodge Street, turn right, then make a quick left on Charlotte Place.
This pedestrianized street is home to famous coffee shops like Lantana. I love having breakfast here, but it’s great for a coffee break at any time of day.
At the end of Charlotte Place, stay slightly right to walk south down Rathbone Street. Soon you’ll come to a pub with an archway. Turn right to walk through the arch and go down the narrow passage. You’ll find yourself in Newman Place. This cobbled alley was used in the closing credits of the 1970s TV show Minder.
You can explore Newman Place for as long as you want to, then retrace your steps through the passage to get back to Rathbone Street. Turn left and follow the road as it curves around to Charlotte Street.
Once there, turn left, then take a quick right on Colville Place. This narrow mews-like street is lined with pretty houses and greenery.
Once you’ve explored Colville Place, head back to Charlotte Street and turn left. You can explore this famous high street’s restaurants and cafes for as long as you want to. It’s a great place for lunch, a snack, or a drink at a famous pub like the Fitzroy Tavern.
When you’re done, continue your Fitzrovia Walk by heading all the way to the southern end of Charlotte Street and turning left at the bend to walk down Rathbone Place. You’ll find more restaurants here as you make your way to Oxford Street.
Once on Oxford Street, turn left and walk the short distance to Tottenham Court Road. Here you’ll find yourself at the tube station of the same name.
Your walk ends at Tottenham Court Road station, but you can continue to explore more of Fitzrovia and the surrounding areas if you want to (the British Museum is just a few streets away).
Fitzrovia Walking Tour Details & Map
Fitzrovia Walk
I hope you’ve enjoyed this walk and that my blog post has inspired you to follow the route. It’s a great way to get outside and see one of central London’s best neighborhoods.
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