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The 9 Best Places to Shop in London
Carnaby Street • Soho
The birthplace of the fashion and cultural revolution during the Swinging 60s. The 13 narrow, largely pedestrian streets that make up Carnaby are lined with independent boutiques, upcoming designer names, heritage brands, cafes, and pubs.
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Oxford Street • Soho
London`s most famous purchasing avenue. Borderline Soho to the north, Oxford Street is lined with over 300 stores – from high street fashion and commemorative outfits to designer outlets such as Selfridges, as well as Debenhams and John Lewis department shops.
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Harrods • Knightsbridge
Iconic high-end department store. Going strong for over 160 years, Harrods is dedicated to designer fashion (think Prada and Dior), luxury gifts, fashion accessories, exclusive perfumes, and gourmet food. Hungry? There are nearly 30 restaurants to choose from, as well as a great deli/ food hall.
Location • +44 20 7730 1234
Covent Garden Market • Covent Garden
Creative arts and crafts neighborhood in the western end of the city. Those seeking imaginative handmade goods and street performances should visit the Covent Garden Marketplace, housed inside an iron Victorian-era building. Nearby Neal Street is a good place to find urban fashion and footwear.
Location • +44 20 7420 5856
Savile Row • Mayfair
The storied British tailoring house has called this street home since the late 1700s. Artisans still ply their trade in the traditional method (despite today`s lavish costs) to craft bespoke suits. Notable names like Ozwald Boateng, Huntsman & Sons, and Henry Poole & Co. – the original Savile Row tailor credited with devising the tuxedo – have shops here. Look for the famed addresses.
Notting Hill • Notting Hill
Hip, unconventional borough made well-known by the movie of an identical name. Notting Hill’s streets are lined with large, attractive Victorian townhouses and an array of small, distinctive shops specializing in vintage clothing, antiques, organic food, and books. Nearby Westbourne Grove is more high-end, with a mix of quirky boutiques, designer shops, and art galleries.
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Spitalfields • The City
The roads of Spitalfields are speckled with shops from rising creators, just as quirky free shops and little displays. Keep an eye out for Collectif Garments and Commercial center, similarly as set up brands like Belstaff and Barbour. The Victorian passage of the Old Spitalfields Market houses old, style, and road food stalls.
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Harvey Nichols • Knighstbridge
Prestigious luxury department store. Harvey Nichols’ flagship outlet opened on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street in the 1880s. There are designer boutiques and lifestyle shops spread across eight floors here, with the fifth floor dedicated to stylish restaurants.
Place • +44 20 7420 5856
Vinegar Yard • South Bank
The previous parking area is now filled with small businesses located in refurbished shipping containers selling items, displaying art, and serving food and drinks to customers. There is also a flea market held there every weekend.
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The 5 Best London Food & Flea Markets
Borough Market • London Bridge
The oldest and most famous of London’s covered markets. Borough Market dates back to the 13th century and today its specialty food stalls and shops are where London’s top chefs come to shop for fresh ingredients – while crowds of visitors are drawn to the smoothie stands and the street food stalls offering cuisine from around the globe Place • +44 20 7235 5000
Camden Market • Camden
This market complex is made up of four principal marketplace areas near Camden Lock and along Camden High Street. Stables Market stocks antiques, indies, apparel, and Goth accessories. Electric Ballroom features independent designers, vinyl, and vintage fashion. Buck Street Market bears more mainstream clothing, while Camden Lock Market is terrific for gourmet street foods.
Place • +44 20 7407 1002
Portobello Road Market • Notting Hill
One of London’s oldest markets. Particularly renowned for its antiques since the 1950s, Portobello Road Market is a good place to scout out vintage clothing, vinyl records, and assorted miscellany. Best and busiest on Saturdays.
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Greenwich Market • Greenwich
Excellent British crafts and arts. Local artisans gather at this historic market to sell handcrafted jewelry, garments, accessories, and exclusive gifts. The adjacent food court serves street cuisine from around the world and the market is surrounded by freelance shops, bars, and cafes.
Location • +44 20 8269 5096
Brick Lane Market • Spitalfields
Centered around the Old Truman Brewery, this Sunday market features stalls offering a variety of goods, including antique furnishings, spices, saris, and international street foods. The surrounding area is home to several other markets, such as the Sunday UpMarket, the Backyard Market, the Boiler House Food Hall, the Tea Rooms, and the Vintage Market.
The location details and phone number +44 20 7770 6028 are provided.
