The “SNOOPY in the CITY” trail – ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ – London EC4
Here is yet another ‘seasonal’ blog article, to accompany the others that my London Shoes has knocked out this Christmas (2025).
I know, at the time of this specific publication date, Christmas Day & Boxing Day have come and gone – but this particular topic warrants covering off, as the subject matter(s) remain in situ on London’s streets until the 16th January 2026 – so there’s still time to head off and check it out yourselves, if your in or around the ‘Smoke’ and looking for something to do ‘post’ Christmas and New Year Eve celebrations.
So – last week for my London Shoes trek out. I had the pleasure of being accompanied by my good friend ‘Karen’ – who I worked with, albeit briefly, at Barclays Bank East Ham branch way back in the mid 1980’s – ridiculously, some 40yrs ago!!!
From day 1 of my London Shoes inception way back in 2017, Karen has been a loyal Shoes follower – and she also shares the same passions and enthusiasm for London’s lesser known and more unusual history/places/people as I do. In fact, it was Karen who suggested we ‘do’ this particular blog topic, which I have to say, I wasn’t even aware of !!!
So – this is my London Shoes “Snoopy in the City” trail – which can be found throughout the streets of a particular district of London that is now commonly referred to as the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’.
This year (2025) is a special year for the Snoopy cartoon character, as he is 75 years old.
Snoopy is a Beagle created by American cartoonist ‘Charles M Schultz’ and is based on a pet dog that Schultz once had as a child.
In Oct 1950, Schultz published the very first of his cartoon comic strip ‘PEANUTS’ in which Snoopy appeared as one of the main characters.
At the time of its launch, the Peanuts cartoon comic strip appeared in 7 US newspapers.
In the cartoon strip, Snoopy was good natured, but quite thoughtful, and could at times be quite lazy. His owner was ‘Charlie Brown‘ – and his mates were Lucy / Linus / Lila / Peppermint Patty / Sally Brown / Schroeder / Fifi & Woodstock.
By 1952, the cartoon strip had Snoopy’s thoughts captured in a ‘thought balloon’. In 1958 Snoopy started sleeping on top of his doghouse, not in it. Since 1968, Snoopy has appeared in every year at the iconic store Macey’s – Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Snoopy was the official mascot of the early US Apollo Space Missions which ran from 1961 right through to 1972.
In 2019 Snoopy would return to the Moon with the Orion Space Project – prompting Apple TV launch a ‘Snoopy in Space’ series.
Snoopy has his own ‘Star’ on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – and there is now all manner of Snoopy branded products for sale in retail outlets all over the world.
In a recent poll Snoopy was voted the 8th greatest cartoon character of all time.
Snoopy made his final appearance in the Peanuts comic strip on Sunday 13th February 2000 – sadly Charles M Schultz passed away later that year.
Snoopy first turned up in British newspapers way back on February 1953 – when the Peanuts comic strip was published in the ‘Daily Sketch’, then later in ‘The Observer’.
The comic strip continued to be a daily feature when the Daily Sketch merged with the ‘Daily Mail’ in 1971 – and continued to be published daily the Mail, right up to the very last comic strip publication in 2000 – shortly before Schultz passing.
At the time of Charles M Schulz’s death in 2000, Peanuts was being published in over 2,600 newspapers, with a readership of roughly 355 million across 75 countries, and had been translated into 21 languages……some achievement!!
So – turning to the subject of this particular blog article – the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail.
From 19th November 2025 until the 16th January 2026 to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Charles M Schultz globally famous cartoon character, Snoopy has taken over a number of streets of London EC4 where 12 individual Snoopy sculptures can be found throughout the district of the City that is now commonly referred to as the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’.
There is a ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail map, which can be downloaded – and with the map at hand, me and my London Shoes (accompanied by ‘Karen’) headed off to the St,Paul’s Cathedral area of the City in search of the first statue of the trail that is entitled “Snoopy’s Winter Chorus”.
From there on in we pounded approx 6 miles of the Fleet Street Quarter pavements in search of the other 11 Snoopy statues, with names like “Penguin Parade” / “One More Sleep” / “Tales for Tails” / “The Night Before Christmas” / “Home Sweet Home” – plus many more.
The Snoopy in the City trail map is ok – it will point you in the right direction, and will help lead you to the area where a Snoopy statue is displayed – but you might find that you may have to do a little bit of exploring to track down its actual location – which, I find, all adds to the fun of the trail.
Whilst seeking out each of the 12 Snoopy statues, it soon became quite evident that myself and Karen were not the only ones hitting the Snoopy trail that day. Every statue we discovered had similar minded folk to us, gathered around it, taking photos, and studying the map in search of the next statue. It was very much like the popular TV series ‘Race Around The World’ – and we made it our quest to get to the next statue on the trail before any of the folk we had encountered on-route. To give ourselves an advantage we made sure that we didn’t share any information with anyone asking us questions like “do you know how to get to the next statue”???? – Sometimes it worked, but there were times when it didn’t, and we arrived at the next statue, only to find the people we’d met on the way, had got there before us……!!!!!
The 12th and final statue of the Snoopy in the City trail is called “Home for Christmas” and is located in St. Bride Street by Ludgate Circus – and having spent some time taking a few photos of it – I decided that as we were in the Fleet Street Quarter, we really should take the opportunity to explore the historic Fleet Street – once the hub of the country’s Print industry.
Fleet Street started life way back in Roman times, when it was one of Londinium’s main streets
The 16th Century saw this famous street evolve into a hub for newly invented printing machinery and early printed material when William Caxton set up his very first printing press in the area. The very first British daily newspaper was published in Fleet Street in 1702.
By the 20th Century Fleet Street had become the centre of the British Press industry, with all of the nations major newspapers being printing there – it was a massive industry – and as a kid growing up to the east of London, I recall that a number of my mates dad’s and my neighbours etc, worked in the Press down in Fleet Street.
However – by the 1980’s new technology started to slowly be introduced into the printing press processes – led by newspaper/media giants like Rupert Murdoch. Gradually the printing works and offices of the daily ‘rags’ started moving out of Fleet Street and surrounding streets, and relocating to newer printing works installed with modernised technology (ie computers etc) to locations like Wapping and the Isle of Dogs in London’s East End – eventually leaving Fleet Street just a ghost of its previous life.
A lot of the buildings of the old former national newspaper offices, are still in situ in Fleet Street, and some have acquired a Grade II Listed status – although now they are occupied by different businesses.
The initial Automobile Association HQ building is still in Fleet Street and has a commemorative plaque on display on its external walls.
The 1703 built Sir Christopher Wren designed “St.Bride’s Church” is situated just off of Fleet Street – a stunning church it is too – and, because of its close proximity to what was once the heart of the British press industry, St. Bride’s is affectionately referred to as the ‘Journalists Church’.
Northcliffe House once the HQ building of the ‘Daily Mail’ – the daily newspaper that published the Snoopy comic strip for 29yrs until 2000 – is still in situ in Tudor Street, just round the back of Fleet Street.
The old buildings once occupied by the likes of the Daily Telegraph / the Daily Express / D C Thompson (who printed the Beano and the Dandy comics) – are all still in situ down in Fleet Street – but obviously with new occupiers.
Because of its association with the Victorian fictional character “Sweeney Todd – the Demon Barber of Fleet Street” – there are a few businesses in today’s Fleet Street, that cash-in on referencing the famous literary character.
And then there’s the 1675, Sir Christopher Wren built, instantly globally recognonised historic London landmark “St. Paul’s Cathedral” – which, although not situated in Fleet Street – its stunning dome is clearly visible from there, as it is just down the road in Ludgate Hill. The Central Line’s St. Paul’s tube station, is the nearest station to the first Snoopy statue of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail, and that’s where my London Shoes, accompanied by Karen, set off in search of the 12 Snoopy’s – and a fun day out it was too.
Having spent a good few hours on our trotters pounding the Fleet Street Quarter streets – and before making our respective journey’s back home – some liquid refreshment was very much needed – and Karen suggested we might want to visit ‘The Sun Wharf’ – a recently opened (Sept 2025) Wetherspoons pub in Tooley Street right next to London Bridge.
Now – the interesting fact about ‘The Sun Wharf’ pub is that it is situated on the site of the old ‘London Dungeon’ – an extremely popular London attraction for over 50yrs that in 2013 – moved to a new location over near County Hall on the Southbank.
The old London Dungeon building has been gutted and fitted out impressively in typical Wetherspoons style. The place was packed when we visited, but the vibe was comfy and friendly – the bar service was efficient – the chips were tasty – and the beer was clear and clean – the ideal place to chill-out following a tiring but productive day walking the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail.
As I said above – the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail will be in situ until 16th January 2026 – so if you are looking for a family day out and are up for a bit of walking – its well worth checking out.
Hope you enjoyed the story of this little adventure and its accompanying photos.
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Below is the entire gallery of photos and images, supporting this London Shoes blog
The ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail is scattered around the city streets that are referred to these days as the “Fleet Street Quarter” !!!
A ‘Snoopy in the City’ map is available on-line to download – for those wishing to walk the trail – however, be aware, the map is not 100% accurate in describing the Snoopy statues locations – you still have to do a bit of exploring.
St. Paul’s tube station – on the Central Line ie the Red one on a standard London Underground Map) – St. Paul’s is the starting place for the Snoopy in the City’ trail
“Snoopy’s Winter Chorus” is statue number 1 on the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail map – and can be located at the ‘Leonardo Royal’ site near St. Paul’s Cathedral
Another view of the “Snoopy’s Winter Chorus” statue – no.1 on the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail map
A close-up of Snoopy on the “Snoopy’s Winter Chorus” statue – no.1 on the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail map
‘Penguin Parade’ – the 2nd statue of the Snoop in the City’ trail – and this one is located in ‘Playhouse Yard’ in the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
A close-up of ‘Penguin Parade’ – the 2nd statue of the Snoop in the City’ trail – located in ‘Playhouse Yard’ – of the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
Another close-up of ‘Penguin Parade’ – the no.2 statue Snoop on the City’ trail – located in ‘Playhouse Yard’ – of the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
Scattered throughout the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ streets are these bauble ‘pods’
“Plant Dreams, Harvest Joy” the 3rd Snoopy statue of the trail – located in St. Brides Passage-near the historic ‘St. Bride’s Church’ – just off Fleet Street
Another view of the “Plant Dreams, Harvest Joy” the 3rd Snoopy statue of the trail
“Fungi’s House” – can be found in ‘Gough Square’ of the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ streets – this Snoopy statue is no.4 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail
Fungi’s House – the 4th Snoopy statue of the Snoopy in the City trail
Another of the bauble Pod’s scattered throughout the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
The 5th ‘Snoopy in the City’ statue of the trail is entitled “One More Sleep” – and can be found outside the ‘Apex Temple Court Hotel’ – just off of Fleet Street
The “One More Sleep” Snoopy statue outside ‘Apex Temple Court Hotel’ – no.5 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail
Me & my London Shoes – alongside the “One More Sleep” Snoopy statue – no.5 in the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail
Another view of “One More Sleep” the 5th Snoopy statue of the trail
Another view of “One More Sleep” the 5th Snoopy in the City statue of the trail – located outside the ‘Apex Temple Court Hotel’
Even the trees lining the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ street – are decorated.
No.6 of the Snoopy in the City trail – is the ‘Dreaming of the Mountains’ statue – which is located in Cursitor Street – which is just off of Chancery Lane
The ‘Dreaming of the Mountains’ statue – number 6 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail – This one is situated in Cursitor Street – just off Chancery Lane
A close up of Snoopy chilling out on the roof of the ‘Dreaming of the Mountains’ doghouse – no.6 in the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail.
Another view of the ‘Dreaming of the Mountains’ Snoopy statue in the Cursitor Street area of the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ – No.6 of the Snoopy statues in the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail
There are a number of other festive displays scattered throughout the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ streets
“Tales for Tails” – is Snoopy statue no.7 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail – and is located in ‘New Street Square’ just off of Fetter Lane – in the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
The ‘Tales for Tails’ Snoopy statue on ‘New Street Square’ – number 7 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail throughout the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
Another view of the ‘Tales for Tails’ Snoopy statue in’New Street Square’ – no.7 in the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail.
No.8 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail is the ‘Riverbank Dreams’ Snoopy statue – which is situated at the ‘Holborn Circus’ site of the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
Another view of the ‘Riverbank Dreams’ Snoopy statue – no.8 in the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail on display throughout the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
‘Karen’ – my London Shoes accomplice for the day – checking out the ‘Riverbank Dreams’ Snoopy statue at ‘Holborn Circus’
And here’s me and my London Shoes – taking a snap of Snoopy laying on top of the ‘Riverbank Dreams’ doghouse – no.8 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail
Another view of the Snoopy statue other view of the ‘Riverbank Dreams’ – number 8 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ display throughout the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
There are a number of other festive displays scattered throughout the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ streets
Number 9 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail is entitled “The Night Before Christmas” – and is situated outside ‘Fleet Place’ to the north of the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ district – right near ‘Farringdon Street’
Another view of Snoopy’s ‘The Night Before Christmas’ statue – at ‘Fleet Place’ – no.9 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail – on display throughout the area now known as the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
‘The Night Before Christmas’ statue – at ‘Fleet Place’ – the 9th ‘Snoopy in the City’ display
Number 10 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail is called ‘Golden Hound’ – and can be found right near the Old Bailey
A close-up of the ‘Golden Hound’ Snoopy statue – no. 10 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail on display throughout the area known as the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
Another view of the ‘Golden Hound’ Snoopy statue – no. 10 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail on display throughout the area known as the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
The 11th Snoopy statue of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail – can be found on the street known as Ludgate Hill
The ‘Home Sweet Home’ Snoopy display on Ludgate Hill
A close-up of the ‘Home Sweet Home’ Snoopy statue – no. 11 of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail on display throughout the area known as the ‘Fleet Street Quarter
Me & Karen – my London Shoes fellow ‘Snoopy’ explorer for the day – up on Ludgate Hill – having located the ‘Home Sweet Home’ Snoopy statue – the penultimate Snoopy display of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail
And finally – “Home for Christmas” – the 12th and final Snoopy statue of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail that can be found in the ‘Ludgate Circus’ area of streets that is now referred to as the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
“Home for Christmas” – the 12th and final Snoopy display of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail throughout the streets now referred to as the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’.
The 12th and final Snoopy of the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail displayed throughout the area of the City of London that’s now referred to as the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’
A rather weary London Shoes – at the final Snoopy statue – having pounded the pavements of the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ in search of all the Snoopy statues that make up the 12 ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail
Myself and my valued accomplice for the day, my long time friend Karen – taking the weight of our ‘plates’ in a ‘pop-up’ stable – having done (according to my ‘step counter’) 21,300 steps (ie approx 7.5 miles) walking the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail throughout the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ streets
Whilst up in the ‘Fleet Street Quarter’ – it was only fitting that my London Shoes took in a few of the historic landmarks of the famous ‘Fleet Street’
‘Fleet Street’ – London EC4 – once the home of Britain’s press industry
An old style ‘City of London’ bollard, a familiar sight throughout the Fleet Street area
‘Fleet Street’ – London EC4 – once the home of Britain’s press industry
American ‘Charles M Schultz’ – the ‘Peanuts’ cartoon comic strip creator that featured the ‘Snoopy’ character – Snoopy first appeared in the comic strip on 4th October 1950
An early Charles Schultz illustration of his ‘Snoopy’ character – that first appeared in Schultz ‘Peanuts’ cartoon strip, in Oct 1950…..75yrs ago!!
‘Peanuts’ friends – inc ‘Snoopy’
All ‘Peanuts’ mates – inc ‘Snoopy’
Snoopy’s final cartoon appearance was in Feb 2000 – where creator Charles Schultz incorporated his ‘farewell’ message to all the Snoopy fans
There are a number of businesses down Fleet Street that have cashed in on its ‘Sweeney Todd’ notoriety.
‘Northcliffe House – Tudor Street EC4 – just off of Fleet Street – and the once the offices of the ‘Daily Mail’ newspaper – the very first UK newspaper to regularly feature ‘Snoopy’ comic strips
As with most City streets these days, there are continual roadworks and building development projects – which sadly obscure getting a clear view of historic buildings. This one, with the pillars – is the old Daily Telegraph building
Dundee Courier Building, Fleet Street EC4 alongside the DC Thompson print office. The Dundee Courier was the last building on Fleet Street to maintain a link with the printed press that once dominated the area. DC Thomson – was the Scottish company who printed ‘The Beano’ and ‘The Dand’y comics.
18 Fleet Street – the entrance to what was once the AA HQ back in 1905 when the organisation was founded
A plaque displayed on the exterior wall 18 Fleet Street – commemorates the building’s association with the famous Automobile Association.
The spire of the historic 1703 Sir Christopher Wren built “St.Bride’s Church” – affectionately referred to as the ‘Journalists Church’ – as it is located just to the left of Fleet Street (looking West) once the hub of Britain’s ‘press’ industry
A closer view of the St. Bride’s Church steeple – the 1703 built church is currently undergoing some major renovation work
Inside Sir Christopher Wren built “St.Brides Church” – also known as the ‘Journalists Church’ because of its close proximity to Fleet Street, once the centre of the London print industry
Inside the magnificent ‘St. Bride’s Church’ – just off Fleet Street
Inside the magnificent ‘St. Bride’s Church’ – just off Fleet Street
St. Brides Church – getting prepared for its busy festive season
Me & my London Shoes – inside the Sir Christopher Wren built St. Bride’s Church – just off Fleet Street – and referred to as the ‘Journalists Church’
Sir Christopher Wren’s 1765 built ‘St. Paul’s Cathedral’ – one of London’s globally recognised landmarks………and very close to the 1st statue of the Fleet Street Quarter’s ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail (2025)
A side on view of St.Paul’s Cathedral
My London Shoes ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail companion for the day – the long time Shoes follower ‘Karen’ – outside the famous London landmark that is St. Paul’s Cathedral
This upset me slightly – as I was always told that there was only one Santa !!!
The ‘Sun Wharf’ pub in Tooley Street – London’s newest Wetherspoons – only opened in Sept 2025 – its built on the site of what was once the very popular ‘London Dungeon’
The old ‘London Dungeon’ tourist attraction – now the ‘Sun Wharf’ pub since Sept 2025
The recently opened ‘Sun Wharf’ pub – Tooley Street – on the site of the old popular London Dungeon tourist attraction.
A ‘cheeky’ Stella in the ‘Sun Wharf’ pub next to London Bridge – just begging to be consumed following a successful day exploring the ‘Snoopy in the City’ trail
Me & my mate and long time ‘Shoes’ follower ‘Karen’ – my Snoopy Trail companion for the day – necking down a couple of ‘cheeky’ ones in the newly opened Wetherspoons pub the “Sun Wharf” – which now occupies what was once the popular ‘London Dungeon’ tourist attraction
Was a fantastic day out, looking forward to 2026 and our next adventure in London.
Really loved that blog, big fan of Snoopy and fancy doing that trail.
Used to deliver to MetLife in Covent Garden, who had the license to use Peanuts in marketing. I ended up with lots a freebies and still have my Snoopys now.
Thanks for sharing your recollections/connections to Snoopy – much appreciated
regards
GEOFF (www.londonshoes.blog)
I know you had a bit of a challenge getting this blog article published before the end of 2025, but your efforts have produced a very enjoyable read.
I never knew Snoopy had so many friends😉