Five reasons to head to Regent Street and St James's for the Jubilee long weekend

Sure to be a highlight of the weekend, the Jermyn Street Fete (Saturday June 4) will be a royally good time. Lined with flags above the street and closed to traffic, the street will host stalls, live music, entertainment, and of course, afternoon tea. St James’s is coming together with The Ritz and Nyetimber to offer cream and jam scones, moreish sweet pastries and tasty sandwiches from an afternoon tea bus. Choose between a nice cuppa, or an English sparkling wine from Nyetimber. It's all bound to look great on your Insta feed – share your photos using the hashtag #StJamesJubilee. 

In case you didn’t know, the mile-long Regent Street is shopping heaven. And you have four whole days to experience shopping to the fullest. From clothing shops like Beyond Retro for all your cool vintage finds, to H&M Home for your homeware needs, there is truly something for everyone.

In St James’s Market (just near Piccadilly Circus), Jubilee celebrations across the country will be screened live. So, why not sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere? There will even be deck chairs dotted around, so fingers crossed for some sunshine! If you can’t make it, no worries – you’ll be able to catch creative masterclasses, Q&As and more from BAFTA in the public piazza until June 12.

Princes Arcade connects Picadilly with the well-loved Jermyn Street. Here, you can shop (or just browse if you’re not in the spending mood) to your heart’s content. You’ll find specialist clothing shops, jewellers, shoe and accessory shops here. 

Craving a fresh Italian salad at Franco’s? Or maybe you’re in the mood for seafood, or seasonal cuisine at Fallow. Jermyn Street and St James’s Market have a great selection of al fresco restaurants you might find yourself in once you’ve worked up an appetite. 

Follow @regentstreetw1 and @stjameslondon to discover more Jubilee festivities and ideas for things to do in central London. And share your photos using #StJamesJubilee.