Are you looking for a birthday present for a loved one? Or are you looking to treat yourself? No matter who you are shopping for, there are many fabulous shopping locations in London that you can explore when you next visit the city. When you are taking a break from seeing the sights in the morning, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, doing some retail therapy is the perfect way to spend your afternoon.
There are many good high-street stores that you can visit in town for clothes shopping including Next and M&S. However, if you are looking to browse through more luxurious and famous stores in London then you can always check out Harrods at Knightsbridge or even Fortnum & Mason at Piccadilly. For some proper retail therapy when you are next in the city, here are some well-known shopping areas that you could visit.
Covent Garden
Whether you are shopping for clothes, gifts, or makeup, Covent Garden has a wide range of fabulous luxury shops for you to explore on your visit. Covent Garden has many great shops to browse in such as KIKO and Hotel Chocolat. This area of London is also great if your are looking for high-end luxury shopping as there are shops such as Chanel, Burberry, Kurt Gieger and more that you can visit too. When you are taking a trip to Covent Garden, the Apple Market is also worth checking out during your visit. Here, you can find a market filled with one-off antiques, art work, collectables, or handmade jewellery.
Oxford Street
If you are visiting London for the first time or the hundredth time, Oxford Street is definitely a place that you need to visit at least once. As the street is so popular, Oxford Street can get pretty busy. If you can brave the Central line tube or brave the busy street, then there are hundreds of shops that you can visit all in one place. One famous department store that is worth checking out is Selfridges. Located near Marble Arch, Selfridges is a favourite among tourists visiting the city. From clothes to homewares, there are plenty of items that you can shop for when you visit Selfridges.
Bond Street
If you have a lot of money to spend then Bond Street is the place to be for some retail therapy. This street is famous for designer fashion, exclusive brands, and elegant fine jewellery. Bond Street is home to some of the world’s most luxurious retailers including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dolce Gabbana, and Ralph Lauren. This world famous street is also home to some luxury jewellery and watch companies too such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Watch Centre. Whether you are searching for a new designer handbag or a stunning Rolex watch, then Bond Street have all the luxury brands you will ever need.
Carnaby Street
In the heart of London’s West End lies Carnaby Street that is home to a wide variety of shops, bars, restaurants, and cafes. The area of Carnaby is home to many different types of shops from bespoke jewellers to British heritage labels. Why not pop in to Barbour or Skinny Dip and see what items you can find? Carnaby is also a great place to shop in London as there are plenty of places to eat and drink either after your shopping spree or in the middle for a well-needed break. Kingly Court, a three-storey alfresco food destination, is an iconic place in Carnaby where you can pick and choose food from a variety of brands.
Londontopia is simply the website for people who love London. It was founded by Jonathan & Jackie Thomas from Anglotopia.net as a place to post articles solely focused on London and its environs. Keep up with all the latest London news at Londontopia! This site is geared towards people who love to visit London and our primary audience is North American but everyone is welcome!