Princes Circus [‘Mickey LF Lee]

A WEB of roads near the Oasis swimming pool has been turned into a walking route.

The ribbon was cut on the “reimagined” Princes Circus in July, with new seating and woodland-style plants taking the place of sections of Bloomsbury Street and Shaftesbury Avenue.

Camden said it would provide an attractive walking and cycling route from the British Museum to Covent Garden.

The original grade-II listed fountain at Princes Circus will be unveiled later this year as an “ornamental centrepiece”.

The Central District Alliance business improvement district provided £1.5million towards the space.

This contribution, alongside funding from Camden, Transport for London and other partners, paid for the overhaul.

Debbie Akehurst, chief executive of Central District Alliance, said: “Our mission at CDA has always been to act as a driving force for economic growth and visibility, creating spaces where ambition meets achievement and innovation fuels our thriving community.”

She added: “Princes Circus is a testament to this mission. It has transformed an underutilised space into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, square that not only promotes safety and enjoyment but also breathes new life into our district. By prioritising pedestrian and cycle safety and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the area, we have created a place that truly reflects the dynamic essence of our district.”