London

Oxford Street is the ultimate London shopping destination, packed with high-street fashion, international brands, technology, homewear, and much, much more. No wonder its streets are always crowded with bag-laden shoppers. Favourite destinations include a huge branch of Topshop, plus iconic department stores such as Selfridges, John Lewis, House of Fraser, and Marks & Spencer.

Located next to the picturesque canal, the Camden Lock Market is a must if you're into quirky, alternative and unique gifts, fashion and crafts. Comprising a mix of shops and stalls, the buzzing market has been attracting crowds of visitors since 1972. While you're in the area, make sure you visit the nearby Stables Market and Camden Market (formerly Buck Street Market).

Covent Garden is famous for its street entertainment and covered markets: Apple Market, Jubilee Market, and East Colonnade Market. Everything from British-made arts and crafts to jewellery and antiques can be found here. The area has many permanent shops, too. From the ever-popular Disney Store to travel book shop Stanfords. Close by are two other unique London shopping destinations, Neal Street and Covent Garden's 'village', Seven Dials, a small agglomeration of streets packed with fashion boutiques, vintage shops, jewellers, and design furniture stores.

Knightsbridge and the surrounding areas of Chelsea and South Kensington are synonymous with high-end fashion and prestigious brands. Sloane Street is lined with top labels such as Prada, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Fendi. Just to the north, Brompton Road is home to iconic department stores Harrods and Harvey Nichols, while King’s Road to the south, once the heart of punk and counterculture in the 1960s, now hosts a Vivienne Westwood boutique and the Peter Jones department store.

Harrods is a world-famous landmark in London’s shopping scene, instantly recognisable by its gold-and-green façade. Inside, the store offers everything from homewares and kitchenware to books and beauty products. Most visitors, however, head straight for the Harrods-branded gifts, the fashion floors, and the food hall — an ornate emporium filled with gourmet delicacies and sweet treats.

Westfield London is a sprawling shopping and leisure destination in Shepherd’s Bush, West London. Inside its modern, well-designed spaces, you’ll find over 265 shops, from high-street favourites to luxury labels in The Village, including Dior, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. The mall also offers a variety of restaurants and bars along the Southern Terrace, a 14-screen cinema, a gym, a spa, a library, and a regularly updated programme of events in the central Atrium.

The sister mall to the pioneering Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City has brought a modern shopping and leisure hub to East London. Explore 250 shops and 70 dining spots, catch a film at the cinema, spend time with friends at the All Star Lanes bowling alley, and try your luck at the grand casino. While you're there, look out for great views over the stunning Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park nearby.

Harvey Nichols, or Harvey Nicks as it's known locally, is a favourite among London’s fashionistas. Its flagship store in Knightsbridge, opened in the 1880s, now spans eight floors of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle collections. The fifth floor houses the stylish Fifth Floor Restaurant, Café and Bar, along with a food market and wine shop.