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London Shopping Guide

London is one of the great shopping centres of the world. There are many places to shop but here are some of our favourites. Westfield Shopping Center Harrods Oxford Street Selfridges Portobello Market Read more [...]

London Shopping – Westfield Shopping Centre

The Westfield Shopping Center is London's newest and largest shopping mall. Located in Shepherds Bush, West London, Westfield is a stunning architectural masterpiece with over 275 shops from luxury fashion labels to high street favourites and over 50 places to eat and drink. Location: Westfield, Ariel Way London W12 7GF Opening Times: Mon 10am - 9pm Tues 10am - 9pm Wed 10am - 9pm Thurs 10am - 10pm Fri 10am - 10pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 12pm - 6pm Bank Holidays 10am - 8pm Nearest Read more [...]

Portobello Market

Portobello Market in West London is one of the most famous street markets in the world. It is a popular destination for Londoners and tourists alike. Portobello Market is situated on Portobello Road. The market stretches for around two miles. Portobello Road goes straight through the heart of Notting Hill, a trendy area of London made famous by the film of the same name. Portobello market has a number of distinct sections: Antiques – from Chepstow Villas to Elgin Crescent Fruit Read more [...]

Camden Market

Camden Market is one of London's most popular tourist destinations, especially amongst the younger crowd.. 100,000 people visit the market every weekend. The hundreds of stalls sell sell crafts, clothes (both new and vintage)and  antiques. Camden market is a popular hang out with the "alternative" crowd. Location: Camden Nearest Tube: Camden Town (Northern Line) // Read more [...]

Selfridges

Selfridges is one of London's premier shopping destinations. Selfridges is a department store located on Oxford Street. It has the largest cosmetics hall in Europe and London's best food hall. Location: 400 Oxford Street London W1A 1AB Nearest tube: Bond Street or Marble Arch Opening Hours: Mon-Wed 09:30-20:00 Thu-Sat 09:30-21:00 Sun 12:00-18:00 Read more [...]

Oxford Circus

Oxford Circus is one of London's most popular landmarks. Oxford Circus is the junction where two of London's most popular roads - Oxford Street and Regents Street - meet. Oxford Circus tube station is London's busiest tube station and is best avoided at peak times. Things near Oxford Circus: Oxford Street Soho Regents Street Selfridges Read more [...]

Harrods

Harrods is London's most famous department store.  The store has over 1 million square feet of selling space and is almost twice the size of Oxford Street's Selfridges. The store was founded in 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and is now owned by Mohammed Al Fayed. Harrods is one of London's most popular shopping tourist attractions for overseas visitors and has staggering 15 million visitors every year. Location 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 0LZ The nearest tube Read more [...]