London Tourism & Travel Guide - Where to Shop in London

London Tour & Travel Guide - Where to Shop in London

Harrods/Selfridge’s/Marks and Sparks

Shopping at London’s world famous department stores offers much much more than just retail therapy and afternoon tea at Harrod’s is as classic as breakfast at Tiffany’s. Shopping at Liberty with its rarefied wood-panelled setting is to step back in time while Selfridge’s is modern and glamorous. If you have money to burn, Harvey Nichols offers designer wear while that green and gold shopping bag is enough reason to visit the legendary Harrods. Less expensive options are Marks and Spencer’s, Tesco and the like.

Notting Hill

Portobello Market on Saturdays runs a huge antiques and old clothes market that’s a fun place to visit.

Oxford Street

With 458 shops crowding the road, it isn’t difficult to understand why Oxford Street is Europe’s busiest high street. Everything from the British Topshop to Zara is packed into this single thoroughfare. Every shopaholic’s delight.

Borough Market

A gastronomic orgy, “London’s Larder” is a treat to walk through with its huge array of vegetables, game, meat, cheese and other speciality foods. Smell the aroma of newly baked bread while walking through – a real treat for the senses, this.

Bond Street

Only for the well-heeled, quite literally. Bond Street in tony Mayfair is home to London’s swankiest shops with Gucci and Armani amongst others. Every second shop holds a Royal Waarant (which means that they also supply the Queen and her family) – this is the place to go when you’re feeling extravagant.