London is one of the best places in the world to shop. London has amazing street markets, high end luxury shops, world famous department stores, such as Harrods and Selfridges, historical shopping arcades and modern shopping centres.
From luxury goods in Mayfair to the street markets of Camden, London has a number of distinct shopping areas each of which have their own shopping specialities and landmark shops.
The best shopping areas in London
Oxford Street
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London is one of the best places in the world to shop. London has amazing street markets, high end luxury shops, world famous department stores, such as Harrods and Selfridges, historical shopping arcades and modern shopping centres.
From luxury goods in Mayfair to the street markets of Camden, London has a number of distinct shopping areas each of which have their own shopping specialities and landmark shops.
The best shopping areas in London
Oxford Street
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Westfield Stratford City – East London Shopping
Westfield Stratford City shopping centre is situated in East London, next to the Olympic site, and is one of the best places to shop in the whole of London.
It opened on Tuesday 13th September 2011 and is the younger sister of Westfield (situated in West London). It contains over 300 shops and stores and around 50 restaurants and cafes. With a total retail floor area of 1,883,700 square feet (175,000 m2) it is third biggest shopping center in the UK.
Westfield Stratford City,
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The work of street artist Banksy can be found all over London. Here are our top ten London locations.
1. Grafitti wall paper hanging, Camden
This piece of Banksy street art can be found by the canal on the opposite side to the path.
2. Aristoc Rat, Camden
On the canal on the opposite side to the path
3. Fisher boy, Camden
On the canal on the opposite side to the path (underneath Oval Road bridge)
4. Banksy hoodie, Angel
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The Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy was founded in 1768 by George III to help Britain’s artists and architects gain professional recognition. As well as offering this much-needed support, the Academy was – and still is – a public art gallery. Although it has a very fine permanent collection, it is best known for hosting temporary exhibitions throughout the year showcasing works by some of the greatest artists of all time (recent examples include Van Gogh, Kapoor and Sargent) and also for its annual Summer Exhibition, Read more [...]
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The Museum of London
The Museum of London is the world’s largest ‘urban history’ museum. It charts the fascinating and often dramatic ways in which the capital has transformed from Bronze Age settlement to modern-day metropolis. Highlights include a reconstruction of a Roman kitchen and a cell from the infamous Newgate prison, but the museum continues to be forward-looking, and is currently collecting items which represent London’s diversity and the impact of the 2012 Olympic Games.
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The Design Museum
London's Design Museum is a must-visit for all design enthusiasts. Every aspect of design imaginable is represented here, from industrial design and architecture to graphic design, fashion and furniture. The museum’s permanent collection (currently under review) offers a history of modern design since the dawn of mass production while temporary exhibitions showcase the work of internationally-celebrated artists and hotly-tipped newcomers alike. Read more [...] London Transport Museum
You don’t have to be a train or bus spotter to find this place fascinating – although lovers of all things locomotive will not be disappointed. As well as a fine collection of historic modes of transport used in London throughout the years – including buses, trams, trains, bicycles, horse-drawn carriages and even sedan chairs – the London Transport Museum also goes to great lengths to underline the ways in which the city’s constantly changing transportation needs have left their mark Read more [...] Comments Off
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London’s Top 10 Museums
These are London’s top ten museums.
1. British Museum
2. National History Museum
3. Science Museum
4. V&A Museum
5. National Maritime Museum
6. London Transport Museum
7. The Museum of London
8. The Design Museum
9. Museum of Childhood
10. Imperial War Museum
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V&A Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum is Britain's national museum of art and design. It has a magnificent permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Including ceramics, furniture, metalwork, jewellery and fashion, ranging from the renaissance through art deco to contemporary.
The Victorian and Albert Museum , named after Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert, possesses the world's largest collection of post-classical sculpture. It also has a large collection of art from South Asia, Read more [...] Comments Off
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Chinatown
London’s Chinatown is a vibrant area of central London packed full of exotic supermarkets and great restaurants. Also check out the unique pagoda style telephone boxes.
It is situated south of Soho and north of Leicester Square, and mainly concentrated around Gerrard Street and Lisle street. Pagoda arches mark the boundaries.
Chinatown's origins date back to the late 18th century when the first Chinese settled in London , having been employed on ships owned by the East India Company. Read more [...] 