SW1Y Area Guide
A locals' guide to SW1Y
Where do SW1Y locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
west end,
soho,
mayfair,
covent garden,
victoria,
fitzrovia,
holborn,
bloomsbury,
westminster,
and marylebone
Did you know?
"The soil underneath George Washington's statue in Trafalgar Square was imported from America, as he once said he would "never set foot on English sold again!""
Walking along Piccadilly, I love taking in the sites that central London has to offer.
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Christopher Sellwood
The Mall is an iconic landmark framing views of the country's most well known building, Buckingham Palace.
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James Blackler
Walk or take a bus ride along the Strand to soak in London's vibe...
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Alex Fleet
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What locals say about SW1Y
Activities near SW1Y
British Trombone Society - Come and Play 5
The BTS invites you to Regent Hall on Tuesday 8 April 2025 to participate in "Come and Play 5" Admission is free and open to all ages and abilities, though we do ask for a donation to the Salvation Army who are kindly providing the facilities.Read more
The Westway Sessions
Comedy on the Thames
Gift this experience to your loved ones! Click here to check out our gift card. Weekends: The best comedians from television and the circuit followed by a nightclub until 2 a.m. Weeknights: New material nights with big names testing new jokes alongside the rising stars of tomorrow. The Tattershall Castle is right on the Thames! Admission to Comedy on the Thames. Please note: Friday & Saturday shows include entry to the POPworld Nightclub after the show running until 2 a.m. On Sundays the nightclub will not be open. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.Read more
Top Stand-Up Comedy in Covent Garden
Featuring award-winning international comedians from around the world, the Comedy Carnival Covent Garden is guaranteed to have you laughing so much your sides will hurt! What more could you want from comedy? Recent acts at the Comedy Carnival Covent Garden include Reginald D Hunter, Sara Pascoe, Paul Chowdhry, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall. Get ready for plenty of laughs and a thoroughly tickled funny bone! Get your tickets now for Top Stand-Up Comedy in Covent Garden!Read more
BucketRace's Easter Scavenger Hunt
BucketRace's seasonal scavenger hunts are packed full of fun, themed challenges and tasks that will put you to the test at every time of year! In this special Easter addition, put your skills to the test in a scavenger hunt with a chocolatey twist. Explore the hidden Easter eggs London has to offer while competing against other teams to win the crown. Get your tickets now for BucketRace's Easter Scavenger Hunt in London!Read more
Showstopper: The Improvised Musical
The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ have announced more tour dates and West End shows throughout 2025! Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest, this is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award. For those who haven’t yet experienced the live phenomenon that is ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’, the show is a fully-realised musical created on the spot from audience suggestions. The cast take ideas for settings, genres, musical styles and the show title and weave it into ingenious storylines with hilarious characters. From Lin Manuel Miranda to Stephen Sondheim, whether it’s set in a primary school, Ancient Egypt, or a mattress shop – if the audience thinks it, The Showstoppers can turn it into a hit musical.Read more
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
When New York City teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek god, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.Read more
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