Design District Days + Lates
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From north to south, east to west, our Design Districts lead you on a creative journey through the capital.
Each has a unique personality reflecting the local community - and all with an individual design story to tell.
Our 10 design districts across London will be hosting Design District Days and Late night openings from 13–21 September - packed with events, parties, talks and more.
Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sept
Home to over 250 studios set within one of London's most historic industrial areas, Park Royal Design District is a dynamic hub of creative production. Now in its fifth year, the district offers a rare chance to step inside active workspaces for a weekend of open studios, workshops, exhibitions and live demonstrations. What makes Park Royal unique is the ongoing exchange between heavy industry and design. This proximity between creative innovators and industrial businesses has given rise to a thriving circular economy, with many artists and designer-makers working with reclaimed materials, industrial offcuts and overlooked resources sourced directly from local manufacturers. Disciplines span furniture making, ceramics, millinery, glasswork, leathercraft, fine art, sustainable fashion and more - each contributing to a close-knit ecosystem shaped by collaboration, experimentation and material-led practice.
Mon 15 Sept
Mayfair Design District is a curated cultural ecosystem uniting Mayfair's leading and emerging creative talent. Blending art, design, fashion and hospitality, it transforms the area into a vibrant, inclusive destination through dynamic, year-round programming that breaks down barriers. Established in 2017 by James Malcolm Green and Anne-Laure Pingreoun, Mayfair Design District (MDD) is more than a destination, it is a bold cultural movement redefining the heart of London's most iconic neighbourhood. Created to unite Mayfair's top and emerging creative voices across art, design, fashion and hospitality, MDD fosters an inclusive and dynamic environment through powerful storytelling, public art, and accessible cultural experiences. The district curates world-class activations and partnerships that bring global visibility to local creativity. From luxury collaborations with brands like Savoir, Silverlining and Diptyque, to thought-provoking talks and exhibitions with galleries, institutions and designers, MDD champions the art of experience. Now the third-largest district, it continues to break conventions while reigniting Mayfair as a living, breathing centre for innovation, heritage, and cultural dialogue.
Tue 16 Sept
The Shoreditch Design Triangle returns for its 18th consecutive year with an expanded programme of design-led events. Shoreditch, the former home of the London furniture trade, is now a modern mixed use inner-city environment and an internationally recognised hub for creativity. This year, for the first time ever, the area plays host to three large-scale industry focused showcases, in the shape of Design London Shoreditch (16-18 September), which take residency at the Shoreditch Town Hall and the Kachette arches on Old Street, and at the Protein Studios Space on New Inn Yard. Visitors can expect an imaginative programme of design-led events from established brands, emerging talents and industry institutions. Blending product launches and exhibitions with experimental installations, workshops, talks and tours. With both established brands and newcomers present, it's the ideal location to take in the full spectrum of London's vibrant design scene.
Wed 17 Sept
Established in 1717, the Sloane Stanley Estate is one of the most prestigious landowning estates in London. Chelsea Design District boasts a mix of boutiques to well-established design brands, restaurants, and cafés, both national and independent across the King's Road and Fulham Road. Championing the very best of independent and creative names, the Chelsea Design District partners with several fashion, homeware, interiors, beauty, wellness, and food brands, with the community very much at its heart. Building on the heritage of names such as Vivienne Westwood and Mary Quant, who kickstarted their fashion legacy on King's Road, the District heralds the very best of design, sparking inspiration, creativity, and originality across the neighbourhood. This year, the District will deliver a range of the best creatives during the festival, celebrating its broad mix of ingenious and artistic talent.
EC1 Design District joins London Design Festival 2025, spotlighting one of London's most dynamic hubs for architecture and design. Centred around the wider Farringdon and Barbican areas, EC1 is home to an impressive concentration of architecture practices, design studios, and specification-led showrooms. This new Design District will celebrate the area's deep-rooted connection to the trade and specifier markets, offering a programme tailored to industry professionals and design enthusiasts alike. With its proximity to leading brands, emerging studios, and key institutions, EC1 presents a unique blend of cutting-edge design and material innovation. From curated exhibitions and open studios to product launches and talks, the district will provide a focused platform for dialogue, discovery, and collaboration at the heart of London's creative infrastructure.
Thu 18 Sept
Brompton Design District is a design hub with an engaging mix of global design brands and cultural institutions including the V&A, alongside a curated programme of exhibits with a reputation for nurturing inventive design by independent designers. This year Brompton Design District!s programme of temporary exhibitions and installations is programmed by British-Italian curator and gallerist Alex Tieghi-Walker who succeeds Jane Withers Studio. Known for his emotionally resonant and material-focused approach, Alex will bring a new dimension to the programme—while building on the legacy of thoughtful, curated storytelling that has shaped Brompton's identity.
For London Design Festival 2025, the theme for Brompton Design District is A Softer World. Curator Alex Tieghi-Walker has invited designers and studios to join in a celebration of design that feels, connects, and softens the world around us. In a world that often demands certainty and control, A Softer World asks: what if design moved with care — and made space for us to do the same? The resulting programme will take place at The Lavery (formerly Cromwell Place) with further exhibitions taking place across the District which stretches from the V&A to Brompton Road. Set within a unique constellation of international design brands, independent retailers, pioneering cultural institutions, and celebrated local hospitality, Brompton continually redefines what a design district can be.
Bankside is one of London!s most creative districts running along the Thames from Borough Yards to Coin Street. It's a place with a rich industrial heritage and home to world-famous destination brands such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market making it one of the most visited districts in London. For 2025, in addition to hosting many first-time designers, Bankside will once again become a hub for typeface. Expect a packed programme of events, talks and interactive installations based around typeface and typography. Bankside Design District is coordinated by Better Bankside, a Business Improvement District (BID) with over 850 businesses in Bankside, London SE1. Better Bankside exists to make Bankside a better place to live, work and visit.
Sat 20 Sept
Dalston to Stokey Design District
Dalston and Stoke Newington are home to makers, craftspeople, and multi-disciplinary studios where ideas come to life by hand. For it’s third year, the district celebrates the art of making: from glass blowing to screen printing, textiles to ceramics. Audiences are invited to see how things are made and meet the people behind the process. With a focus on sustainability and local production, many of the participants design, craft, and create in Hackney. This year’s programme will focus on craft, spotlighting how things are made through exhibitions, open studios, hands-on workshops, talks, and street-side happenings — all rooted in the rich making traditions of the neighbourhood.
The William Morris Design Line (WMDL) celebrates the joy of making in Waltham Forest, inviting visitors to discover the incredible diversity of design, craft and creative businesses in this vibrant East London community. The 2025 Design Line presents an open weekend of design, craft and making from 19–21 September, when makers and creatives open their doors to share rare behind-the-scenes access. Visitors can meet designers, discover processes and even try their hand at making. The district encompasses the thriving Blackhorse Lane area, designated a Creative Enterprise Zone by the Mayor of London in 2021, and the Argall Industrial Area in Lea Bridge, home to over 400 businesses with a strong concentration of design and manufacturing companies. At its heart sits the iconic William Morris Gallery on Forest Road, anchoring the route in the area!s design heritage. Established by Wood Street Walls in 2020 as part of the Local Trust!s Creative Civic Change Programme, WMDL was created as a community-led design route through Walthamstow. Programmed in partnership with Waltham Forest Council, the district expanded in 2024 to Lea Bridge, showcasing the makers and businesses of the Argall Industrial Area.
Plus...new for 2025!
Fleet Street, long known as the historic heart of British journalism and print, is stepping into a new creative era. In 2025, the Fleet Street Quarter will launch as a new Design District, reimagining a district steeped in centuries of communication and innovation. The Fleet Street Quarter promises to be a compelling new destination, where legacy meets innovation, and where the spirit of communication finds new form in design.
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