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
Oxford Street is the heart of London shopping. It has more than 300 shops, designer outlets and landmark stores such as Selfridges and TopShop. Be warned though, it can get very crowded.
Nearest Underground Station: Oxford Circus
Regent Street and Jermyn Street
The area between Regent Street and Picadilly is a more sedate shopping experience than Oxford Street. An impressively elegant shopping street, Regent Street offers a good range of mid-priced fashion stores alongside some of the city’s oldest and most famous shops, including Hamleys, Liberty and The Apple Store.
At the southern end, on Picadilly you can find Fortnum & Mason and behind that Jermyn Street which is renowned for its high end traditional gentlemen’s clothing shops.
Nearest Underground Station: Piccadilly Circus
Bond Street and Mayfair
Bond Street and Mayfair is where the rich and famous shop. It is London’s most exclusive shopping area, home to big names including Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.
Nearest Underground Station: Bond Street
Carnaby Street and Soho
Carnaby Street is famous for being the birthplace of the fashion and cultural revolution during the Swinging Sixties, Carnaby Street is still home to some of the world’s most exciting designers. More than just the world-famous street itself, the Carnaby area consists of 12 streets of fantastic shopping. Don’t miss Kingly Court, a three-storey courtyard selling one-off creations and unique products.
Nearest Underground Station: Oxford Circus or Piccadilly Circus
Covent Garden
With its cobbled streets and rich history, Covent Garden is a great place to go shopping, You can stock up on the latest urban street wear, funky cosmetics and shoes on Neal Street, check out imaginative arts and crafts at Covent Garden Market and if you are tired of shopping check out miss the buskers – Covent Garden has some of the best street entertainers in the world
Nearest Underground Station: Covent Garden or Leicester Square
Camden
Camden is famous for Camden Market. If you are young, or a hippy, it’s enormous fun, if you are older its best to be avoided.
Nearest Underground Station: Camden
King’s Road
King’s Road has a lovely mix of trendy boutiques, unique labels, designer shops alongside a vast array of cafes and restaurants.
Popular with Russian oligarchs and young posh totty it is also famous as the birthplace of punk – Vivienne Westwood’s shop is here and Mohican punks can still be spotted strolling up and down amongst the designer clad ladies.
Nearest Underground Station: Sloane Square
Knightsbridge
Knightsbridges most famous store is Harrods. But there is plenty more. Big-name fashion designers such as Gucci and Versace can all be found on nearby Sloane Street.
Nearest Underground Station: Knightsbridge
Savile Row
Known worldwide as the home of bespoke British tailoring, Savile Row is the place to come if you want a handmade suit crafted the old-fashioned way. Be warned - they don’t come cheap.
Nearest Underground Station: Bond Street or Piccadilly Circus
Notting Hill
Boho Notting Hill The area has a vast array of hip cafes, small, unique shops selling unusual and vintage clothing, rare antiques, and quirky boho boutiques. It is also the home of the world famous mile long Portobello Market.
Nearest Underground Station: Notting Hill or Westbourne Park
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