The Seven Noses of Soho are small sculptural noses placed on buildings, turning central London into a quirky walking challenge.
The Story Behind The Seven Noses of Soho
The noses are associated with artist Rick Buckley and have become part of London’s unofficial street folklore. They encourage visitors to look closely at walls, doorways and details in a district usually known for nightlife and theatres.
Why It Feels Hidden or Unknown
They are tiny and unadvertised, so they are easily overlooked.
What to See
The best visits focus on the details rather than rushing. Look for the small features, views and nearby streets that make The Seven Noses of Soho memorable.
hidden noses What to see
Look closely for Hidden noses; it is one of the small details that gives The Seven Noses of Soho its character.
Soho side streets What to see
Soho side streets is worth allowing time for rather than treating The Seven Noses of Soho as a quick photo stop.
historic shopfronts What to see
Make time for Historic shopfronts, especially if you prefer the quieter details that are easy to miss on a rushed visit.
theatre district details What to see
Theatre district details adds another layer to the visit and works well as part of a slower exploration of The Seven Noses of Soho.
Nearby Places to Combine
The Seven Noses of Soho works best when combined with nearby locations rather than treated as a rushed single stop.
Soho Nearby
Soho is a natural place to combine with The Seven Noses of Soho if you want to extend the same outing.
Covent Garden Nearby
You can pair The Seven Noses of Soho with Covent Garden to create a more varied half-day or full-day route.
Piccadilly Nearby
Piccadilly works well as the next stop after The Seven Noses of Soho, particularly when travelling privately between locations.
Carnaby Street Nearby
Consider adding Carnaby Street to the itinerary if you have more time in this part of London.
Private Visit Tips
Treat it as a playful walk.
Treat it as a playful walk. This is a practical way to make a visit to The Seven Noses of Soho easier to plan and more enjoyable.
Look at doorways and walls.
Look at doorways and walls. This is a practical way to make a visit to The Seven Noses of Soho easier to plan and more enjoyable.
Combine with a Soho food route.
Combine with a Soho food route. This is a practical way to make a visit to The Seven Noses of Soho easier to plan and more enjoyable.
Suggested Private Tour Approach
- Begin with a nearby major landmark or transport-friendly meeting point.
- Visit The Seven Noses of Soho at a relaxed pace with time for photographs and context.
- Add one local café, riverside path, market street, garden stop or viewpoint.
- Continue by private car to a contrasting district so the hidden location feels part of a richer London story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Seven Noses of Soho suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes, but it is best paired with better-known nearby landmarks so first-time visitors get both the classic London experience and a more unusual local discovery.
How long should visitors spend at The Seven Noses of Soho?
Most hidden-gem stops work well as part of a two to three hour neighbourhood visit, or as one stop in a half-day private itinerary.
Can Mason & Green include The Seven Noses of Soho in a private London tour?
Yes. Mason & Green can provide comfortable private transport for hidden London tours, restaurant reservations, airport transfers and flexible journeys between neighbourhoods.
Final Thoughts
The Seven Noses of Soho shows how London rewards visitors who slow down and look beyond the obvious sights. Places like this reveal the capital through gardens, side streets, islands, old theatres, unusual museums, riverside paths and outlying landscapes that many tourists never see.