Shopping in London
Camden Lock
Camden Lock is one of London’s most vibrant shopping and entertainment areas. And with live music and comedy venues, café’s and bars it’s a brilliant place to meet up with some of the city’s most creative people. The Lock is the original ‘Camden Market’, opened in 1973 as a collection of artisan workshops. Clustered in and around the award-winning Market Hall, you’ll find small shops and market stalls selling everything from vintage fashion, handmade jewellery and beautiful homewares sourced from around the globe. It’s also a great place to spot new young designers. Delicious food; from stacks of vegetarian goodies to hearty steaks and the waft of heady spices, there's a global kitchen on offer. You can arrive by Waterbus on the canal from Maida Vale or London Zoo right into the heart of the market. Open seven days a week, (just closed on Christmas Day), and close to the Eurostar terminal at Kings Cross, the nearest tube stations are Camden Town and Chalk Farm (on the Northern Line).
Shopping at Westfield London
If you love looking great, you'll love shopping at Westfield London! Westfield is a great place for celebrity style. Check out Sienna Miller and her sister Savannah's hot new label, Twenty8Twelve. Designer boutique Choice brings you a selection of the best designers – Juicy Couture, Vivienne Westwood, Ralph Lauren and more. You'll also love popping into Tiffany & Co and Versace. Westfield London has all your high street favourites, including All Saints, Bench, Coast, Reiss, Dune, TopShop and H&M
National Geographic Store
More than a traditional store, the National Geographic Store, London gives shoppers the chance to explore the world from Regent Street. Drawing on the National Geographic Society’s 120 year heritage of inspiring people to care about the planet, the store provides visitors with an exciting and educational experience and celebrates some of the world’s most amazing places and people. Set across three floors the store features a gallery displaying exhibitions from leading photographers, an auditorium for talks and screenings, and a pinchos café. It also sells everything from one-of-a-kind furniture to high-tech outdoors clothing and children’s games.
Fortnum & Mason
Founded on the same site in 1707, Fortnum Mason is a unique and beautiful store. Fortnum’s is renowned as purveyors of fine foods, hampers, teas and wine. It has five restaurants, from an award-winning wine bar to the funkiest ice cream parlour. Food may be first at Fortnum’s, but lift your eyes to the spectacular atrium, and let your feet (or the lifts!) lead to the delights aloft. From the serious fun of the Cookshop to the tranquil femininity of the Second Floor and the leathery comfort of Men’s Accessories, Fortnum’s is a theatrical oasis in the middle of Mayfair.
Harrods
One of the world's most famous department stores, established in 1849 as a humble grocery store employing two assistants. Today, it offers everything from food to fashion, furniture to sportswear plus 20 in-store restaurants serving every kind of cuisine imaginable from pizza to sushi. Services range from piano tuning to fitting saddles. Must-see sights include the Food Halls, the Egyptian Hall and the Pet Department. At night the store is illuminated by 11,500 light bulbs.
Hamleys of London Limited
Experience the magic of Hamleys. This legendary store has seven floors brimming with the latest crazes, computer games, traditional teddies and specialist collector areas. And with entertainment and theatre in abundance, every visit to Hamleys is a unique treat.
Portobello Road Market and Golborne Road Market
Portobello Road has been a market since the 1800s but became particularly famous for its antiques in the 1950s. Now there are numerous stalls offering everything from fruit and bread to posters, clothes, ceramics and music. Easily accessible from Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park tube station and by bus routes servicing Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill Gate. Main market days are Friday and Saturday with a smaller market running Monday to Thursday. An exciting day out for all the family.
Burlington Arcade
London's Burlington Arcade was the world's first shopping arcade, opened in 1819 to great acclaim and now recognised as a historic and architectural masterpiece. The Burlington Arcade is the longest and one of the most beautiful covered shopping streets in Britain. This oasis of calm is one of London's hidden treasures packed with luxury accessories. Renowned throughout the world for individuality and craftsmanship.The arcade epitomises impeccable service, specialist knowledge and elegant surroundings. From the classic to contemporary a huge variety of the finest goods are on offer. Softest cashmere to sparkling antiques, vintage watches, connoisseur writing materials, fine fragrance and top quality leather goods. Shop with the World's most feted celebrities at the Burlington Arcade, a welcome retreat from the swirling bustle and noise of London's streets.