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Oxford Street

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About Oxford Street

Oxford Street is a major road in the City of Westminster in London’s West End, running east - west from Tottenham Court Road through Oxford Circus to Marble Arch. Oxford Street is now Europe's busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors. The street is home to Britain's first department stores and now covers the spectrum from high-end retailers to high-street favourites.

Travelling to Oxford Street

Parking in the area is very limited and visitors are encouraged to use public transport. The nearest underground stations to Oxford Street are Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Marble Arch and Bond Street. Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road has step-free access. For detailed information about Bond Street Underground Station please click here (opens new tab). For detailed information about Tottenham Court Road Underground Station please click here (opens new tab).

Vehicular access to Oxford Street

Motor vehicles must not enter Oxford Street via Portman Street / Park Street or Oxford Circus between 07:00 and 19:00 on Monday to Saturday inclusive, except for taxis and buses. Vehicles must not turn left from Orchard Street into Oxford Street between 07:00 and 19:00 on Monday to Saturday inclusive, except for taxis, buses and pedal cycles.
Please click here for further information on Blue Badge restrictions.

Please click here for additional parking information for Blue Badge holders.

Please click here for information regarding eligibility for a White Badge.

The changing nature of the West End may mean that the on-street conditions are different to the description on the Access Guides.

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