Should you walk around London at night?

Generally, London is safe at all times including night time. Like all big cities, there are areas or parts that are safer. Is the Baker Street tube station in London safe at night? It's important to bear in mind that there isn't a Tube station in London that is unsafe at night.



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Walking in heavily wooded or abandoned, empty streets where there is little light can be dangerous. Do: Walk on sidewalks or pathways. You will be safest if you stick to pedestrian pathways or sidewalks when walking at night. Always make sure you are highly visible and alert while walking.

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London is famous for its vibrant nightlife; with its eclectic mix of bars, clubs and entertainment venues, there's plenty to experience after hours in the capital.

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By analyzing injury and fatality statistic from various agencies and collating time of day with pedestrian strikes, the agencies discovered that the most dangerous time to walk is between 6 PM and Midnight. That six-hour stretch of evening/night is when well over 50% of all pedestrian accident occur.

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When walking alone at night, trust your gut. If you feel like an area or situation may be dangerous, don't wait around to find out. Stop and scan your surroundings if you think someone is following you. If you are being followed, walk as quickly as you can to a well-lit public place.

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Though Hyde Park is safer area compared to the nearby, needless to say, you should be careful not to walk alone in the nighttime. There are some pretty good restaurants nearby, but of course Hyde Park isn't as fun as downtown.

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Kings Cross is perfectly safe, and late at night the station will be busy with people returning from nights out in Central London. Just take the usual precautions that you would in any large city anywhere in the world, and make sure you are familiar with the route from the station to your accommodation.

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There are pedestrian footpaths on either side of the bridge, so even at night it is fine to walk over it to North London and Tower Hill.

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You don't necessarily need an itinerary to discover London's hidden gems. One of the best ways to see the city is on foot – there's always something interesting around every corner. There are plenty of walking tours for those who prefer a more organised approach.

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