London Shopping

London boasts some of the world's best shopping. Visitors could spend years traveling throughout the city and still not see every shop. But the first trip to London has a few "must-see". Use this quick guide to find London's best shopping hotspots.

Oxford Street Shopping District:
Oxford Street is the heart of London of shopping. It hosts some the finest clothing stores in the world and attacts millions of visitors every year. Oxford is also famous for department stores like Selfridges & Co, John Lewis, and Debenhams. Many locals will tell you the real gems of Oxford Street are the small boutique shops just off the main strip. Shops like St. Christopher's Place.

Regent Street
Similar to Oxford Street, Regent offers goods with more reasonable price tags. It's home to designer shops like Hamley's and Liberty. It's also got more commercial shops like The Apple Store. Just a few blocks away is Jermyn Street which specializes in men's clothing. Jermyn Streets houses famous shoemakers like John Lobb.

Bond Street:
Countless celebrities have been spotted at Bond Street on their latest shopping spree. The district offers some of the most expensive shopping in London. It's home to Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co, and Browns. The prices are outrageous but if you enjoy window shopping Bond Street is certainly worth trying out.

Covent Garden:
Covent Garden is a shopping free-for-all. Shoppers can find boutique clothes, handmade jewelry, bizarre costumes, and rare candies. Neal Street has shops selling cosmetics and handmade soaps. Visitors should certainly check out Covent Garden Market as it offers one-of-a-kind artwork.

Westfield London
Westfield is a massive urban shopping centre offering high-end retailers, restaurants, bars, and even a cinema.
Westfield is home to shops like Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, and Next. The district has 275 shops selling over 700 luxury brands. Be sure to dedicate one day to Westfield alone.

Notting Hill:
If you want to get away from high-end retailers and find some rare clothing gems, head over to Notting Hill. The neighborhood holds shops with vintage clothing, books, and rare antiques. Notting Hill also hosts the Portobellow Road Market, a massive street market open daily.