While The Boy and I are reasonably happy to venture into town, we’re not going in that far and we’re choosing to go early before the shops open.
I love Mayfair for its historic architecture (The Boy is ambivalent about the area), although many original buildings have been stripped back to their facades only, with rebuilding going on behind.
Shepherd Market is a little village tucked away in the heart of Mayfair’s larger village. The area is a charming small square and piazza with a variety of boutique shops, restaurants and impressive Victorian pubs.
There’s history everywhere you look (and I’m a sucker for a blue plaque or two). There’s no denying that Mayfair is an incredibly wealthy area and this is often highlighted by residents’ cars …
But as I said earlier, it’s the architecture that wins me over …
Our walk began and ended at Green Park Tube and took a little over 2 hours (with a stop for takeaway coffee and cake). 🙂
You may also like this walk around Mayfair.
This West London Life 
I don’t know London well at all and therefore tend not to venture up unless I have to, so it’s lovely to see it through your eyes. I think one of your walks I remember most was where there were all the house boats (was it Little Venice?)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, Little Venice – my favourite part of London. 🙂
LikeLike
What a walk this was. Such beautiful buildings, each with character different from its neighbour. I definitely would have looked the tourist on this walk, my head spinning in every direction to ensure I missed nothing. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha, I think it helped that the sun was shining the day we were there. 🙂
LikeLike
There certainly are some beautiful areas in London aren’t there? How lovely to explore them all a bit more while the streets are still quiet!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love town without the crowds! 🙂
LikeLike
What a picturesque place to walk. I like the contrast of the old, historic with the angular modern architecture. Prefer the older, myself. That building is charming with its symmetrical cupolas.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It really is a beautiful area of Central London. 🙂
LikeLike
Lovely area, indeed. And the history makes it all the more grand. But I can only think, perhaps even dream, about what the inside of that house with the three windows and wrought iron rail might be like.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know, right? If only …
LikeLike