Lady’s Self-Guided Street Art Tour of London

It’s time for another of my self-guided London walking tours. Rather than a neighborhood focus, this one has a theme: street art in London. There’s so much around the city that it’s easy to take it in. If you want to discover the best in one area, read on for A Lady in London’s street art tour of London’s Spitalfields and Shoreditch. There’s a map, too.

Street Art Tour of London

Over in east London, Spitalfields and Shoreditch are two of the most popular places for street artists to work in the city. From giant murals to small-scale projects, their work can be seen on high streets and side streets across these areas.

It’s a good idea to plan this walk in dry weather (or as dry as it gets in London), as it lends itself to lingering.

Additionally, keep in mind that street art is ephemeral by nature. A mural that’s here today can be painted over tomorrow, so this walk can be done numerous times with different things to see on each visit.

Street Art in East London

My self-guided street art tour of London will bring you to some of the best places to see this kind of work in the city. From side streets to tucked-away corners, it will offer you a good overview of London’s outdoor creative scene.

Self-Guided London Street Art Walk

This most colorful of London walks starts at Liverpool Street station. Exit onto Bishopsgate and turn left, then take a right on Brushfield Street.

Walk along this street to get to Commercial Street. Along the way, you’ll pass Old Spitalfields Market. The famous goat statue on your left will whet your appetite for art as you go.

Once at Commercial Street, turn left, then take your first right on Fournier Street. You’ll pass historic houses with colorful trim as you make your way to Brick Lane.

Brick Lane is where you’ll start to see London’s street art scene really kick in. The side streets and alleys here are full of it, and it’s worth peeking down each one as you pass by.

There’s always something new here, so it’s exciting to discover fresh London street art each time.

When you reach Hanbury Street, turn right. This is one of the best places for street art in London, and you’ll soon see why. There’s art on every surface here.

Make sure to walk all the way to where it meets Spelman Street to see everything. When you’re done, retrace your steps to get back to Brick Lane.

Once at Brick Lane, continue your street art tour of London by crossing over and continuing on Hanbury Street until you reach Dray Walk. There will be more art as you go, so keep an eye out for it.

Turn right on Dray Walk when you get there. It will take you into a courtyard called Ely’s Yard. There are lots of street food trucks here, so it’s a good place to stop for lunch if you’re hungry (check opening hours before you go).

Ely’s Yard is also full of street art, so it’s a great spot to take in sculptures and other works. Don’t forget to look up.

When you’re done exploring, follow Dray Walk around to where it meets Brick Lane. Turn left on Brick Lane and follow the street all the way up to where it meets Bethnal Green Road.

You’ll pass by a lot of good street art along the way, so keep an eye out both in front of and behind you as you walk.

When you reach Bethnal Green Road, turn left and then take a quick right on Redchurch Street. Walk along Redchurch Street until it meets Club Row.

Turn left on Club Row. Don’t miss the street art on the corner of Whitby Street as you make your way back to Bethnal Green Road.

Once at Bethnal Green Road, turn right and follow it to Shoreditch High Street. Turn right on Shoreditch High Street, then take your first left on Holywell Lane. This street always has something colorful to catch the eye.

When you get to Great Eastern Street, continue your street art tour of London by turning left and taking in more art as you head back around to Shoreditch High Street.

Once at Shoreditch High Street, turn around and retrace your steps, following Great Eastern Street all the way to where it becomes Old Street and beyond. There’s lots to see along the way, so make sure to keep watch.

Your street art tour of London ends at Old Street station. You can pick up a train, tube, or bus here, or continue exploring the area.

If you want a longer walk, one of my Shoreditch walks starts in the same place this one ends. You can combine the two to see more of the area.

Time: 1.5 – 2.5 hours (depending on time looking at art and eating)

London Street Art Map

I’ve published a lot of other walks and put them all in my east London walks and London walking tours blog posts.

There are more walks to discover in London’s Hidden Walks, too. You can get it here. There are further ideas in my London walking books post as well.

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