Frantic activity reigns at any time, large chains and chic boutiques come together, attracting a multitude of shopping enthusiasts. Refined buildings overlook the street which, crossing an elegant stretch of the historic center, accompany the walk to Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London. During a holiday in the city it is almost impossible not to visit it.

Regent St is one of London’s most important shopping hubs with its wide, open pavements, glorious old buildings, fluttering flags, and every shop from H&M to Burberry, it’s a shopper’s paradise on any given day. A stroll down the fashionable thoroughfare will reveal familiar names in luxury fashion, such as Coach, Armani, Michael Kors, and Karl Lagerfeld. If you are shopping for children you won’t want to miss Hamleys, the oldest toyshop in the world, which is located right at the center of the street. Liberty London is another historic department store that is not to be missed. The East India Company Founded in 1600, The East India Company played a major role in expanding the British Empire and is credited for introducing tea to England. The dramatic curve of the street towards Piccadilly Circus – originally known as the Quadrant – preserved the essence of it.

To be honest, I'm not in the tax bracket to be shopping Regent Street, but I did enjoy the window shopping. The architecture is what I love. The curve of the buildings from Piccadilly Circus is one of my favorite pictures that I have on my photo wall. The place oozes class and elegance.

A walk down Regent street in the heart of London is inevitable. It's always nice to see the big "trendy" shop windows. Many Tips and Temptations for Shopping, unfortunately sometimes prices are high..... It is easy to get there by tube (Picadilly or Oxford Circus stations).

Regent Street is just getting geared up for Christmas. Nice friendly atmosphere in the shops. It was in the morning, so the lights weren't lit up, but could see they will be good. It was also quiet in the shops, so a very pleasant shopping experience, with assistants falling over themselves to help with suggestions for gifts, and giving one or two freebies and advice. Hamleys entertainment in its doorway was amazing. Will add a video clip.

Regent Street is a major shopping street in the West End of London. It is named after George, the Prince Regent (later George IV) and was laid out under the direction of the architect John Nash and James Burton. It runs from Waterloo Place in St James's at the southern end, through Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus, to All Souls Church. From there Langham Place and Portland Place continue the route to Regent's Park. The street's layout was completed in 1825 and was an early example of town planning in England, replacing earlier roads including Swallow Street. Nash and Burton's street layout has survived, although all the original buildings except All Souls Church have been replaced following reconstruction in the late 19th century.[1] The street is known for its flagship retail stores, including Liberty, Hamleys, Jaeger and the Apple Store. The Royal Polytechnic Institution, now the University of Westminster, has been based on Regent Street since 1838.