Colour Your Streets London Colouring Book Review: Worth It?
I'm not usually the type to sit down with colouring pencils, but the idea of colouring in the actual streets and landmarks I walk past pulled me in. So I ordered the London Colouring Book (A4) from Colour Your Streets to see what the fuss was about.
What You Get
The book is A4 sized and features 16 iconic London landmarks — think the Palace of Westminster, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, The Shard, and the Tower of London. It's printed on 120gsm FSC-certified recycled paper, and printed in the UK. A nice touch: there's a blank page between each illustration, so pen or heavier pencil work doesn't bleed through onto the next design.
How It Holds Up
The line art is detailed enough to keep you occupied for a proper sitting, but not so intricate that it feels like a chore. The 120gsm paper is noticeably thicker than a standard printer-paper colouring book, which matters if you're using anything wetter than a coloured pencil. At £16.99, it's positioned as a nicer gift-shop-quality item rather than a throwaway activity book, and the brand's other city and neighbourhood editions mean there's room to build a small collection if London isn't your target.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 16 real London landmarks rendered in clean, detailed line art
- Thicker 120gsm FSC-certified paper, printed in the UK
- Blank buffer page between designs prevents bleed-through
- Rated 4.8/5 across 775 reviews, with the brand citing 150k+ books sold
Cons
- A4 size means it's not the most travel-friendly option
- Only covers London in this edition — other cities are separate purchases
Final Verdict
If you want a colouring book that actually means something rather than generic mandalas, the London Colouring Book earns its spot on the coffee table. Check out Colour Your Streets to see the full range of city and neighbourhood editions, plus their current shipping and multi-buy offers. Browse Colour Your Streets' full lineup for current pricing.
