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St. Christopher’s Place - a hidden gem in the heart of London

by Jed on October 20th, 2007

London has a multitude of hidden alleyways and small streets that are unique and very quaint. One of the larger “hidden” spots is just off of Oxford Street, and is called St. Christopher’s Place.

St. Christopher’s Place is an “H” shaped area, two long streets that are perpendicular to Oxford Street, and a short connecting street in the middle. The entire area is filled with restaurants that feature outdoor seating. You can have italian, french, pizza, turkish, burgers, and much more. There is also a lot of great shopping, though it does tend to be a bit high-end, with nice clothing, jewelry, and accessories stores.

If you visit at Christmas, St. Christopher’s Place also features a very nice Christmas light display. This is an example!

There is also a bit of a “hidden” entrance to St. Christopher’s Place. If you’re walking on Oxford Street, look for the O2 and H&M stores on the north side of the street. In between them is a small alleyway, about one person wide. (It quickly becomes much wider, but it’s tough to see from the street.) This entrance is also marked by the clock and sign you can see in the photo here:

For the film buffs among you, the middle of St. Christopher’s Place was featured in the film “Love Actually.” (The scene where Alan Rickman meets Emma Thompson before they go Christmas shopping.)

So if you’re shopping on Oxford Street, and looking for a quiet place to eat, relax, or shop at a slower pace, try St. Christopher’s Place!

Photos from Flickr, St. Christopher’s Place.

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