Transported by Design Festival

Be transported through the ages of design with a free festival on London’s iconic Regent Street.

London’s iconic Regent Street will be transformed into a spectacular display of transport designs on Sunday 3 July for a free festival presented by Transport for London and London Transport Museum.

The Transported by Design festival, supported by Exterion Media, will celebrate the designs that have kept London on the move from Victorian times to the present, and will give visitors a peek at what might come in the future.

The festival will stretch all the way from Piccadilly Circus to Oxford Circus Tube stations and is part of ‘Summer Streets’, which sees Regent Street go traffic free every Sunday in July.

Regent Street will be divided into three zones – Past, Present and Future – and will showcase the best in transport inspired design with a host of activities.

Start your journey on 3 July exploring the legacy of design from the early 19th Century onward.

For an impression of the past, see a horse drawn bus and heritage buses, take a look at a 1927 Tube train carriage, or view an exhibition of classic advertising posters and signage.

Move on and play in the present with a host of designs from the 20th Century, including a ‘Cycle Spin Fun’ zone hosted by Santander Cycles. Explore 'Moquette Land' - a showcase of the fabric used across the transport network. Take on an exciting challenge with the kids, in the ‘Design a bus’ kids competition sponsored by Exterion Media, see behind the scenes of contactless payment, or explore the designs of stations, taxis, buses, trains, Tubes and more.

Step into the ‘London 2040’ future zone. See, hear, and feel what transport could look like:
Experience a sensory cinema, try virtual reality headsets, or experience some ‘TED’-style talks on technology and design throughout the day.

There will also be a host of free family activities and games on offer throughout the day as well as food and drink to keep all visitors well fuelled.