Shopping in London
Battle Oxford Street's crowds for high-street fashion at Top Shop, buy designer labels on Bond Street and pick up a smart tailored suit from Richard James on Savile Row. Find chic boutiques in peaceful Chelsea. Camden Passage is best for antiques on Wednesday, Saturday is saved for gourmet Borough Market, and up-and-coming designers sell new fashions in Spitalfields Market on Sunday. Most shops open Monday to Saturday 9.30am-6.30pm (until 8pm Thursday) and Sunday 11am-5pm.
Topshop
High-street style
From knickers to bags and shoes, Oxford Street's Topshop is the ruler of
high-street style. The world's largest fashion store stocks its own range
and those of established and emerging designers. Visit the nail bar for
ultimate pampering.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm
Address
36-38, Great Castle St, London W1W 8LG
Telephone
0844 848 7487
Dover Street Market
High-end fashion
You won't find bargains at Dover Street Market, set in a grungy warehouse in
Mayfair. Instead, explore five floors of cutting-edge fashion in an
atmosphere described by founder Rei Kawakubo (also of Comme des Garçons) as
"beautiful chaos".
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-6.30pm (until 7pm Thu-Sat)
Address
17-18, Dover St, London W1S 4LT
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7518 0680
Liberty of London
Charming department store
With its beautiful Tudor frontage, Liberty of London is Regent Street's
smartest department store. Shop for high-end fashion, accessories and beauty
products before treating yourself to lunch at the champagne and oyster
bar.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
Great Malborough Street, London W1B 5AH
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7734 1234
Camden Passage
Vintage heaven
Antique furniture, dolls and toys, jewellery, vintage clothing and more can
be found in Camden Passage's arcade and specialist shops. Arrive early on
Wednesday and Saturday to grab the best bargains from the market stalls
laden with antique goods.
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Opening Hours
Wed & Sat are the main market & trading days. Many shops open on weekdays or by arrangement
Address
Camden Passage, London N1 8EF
Borough Market
Gourmet food
Lively Borough Market has existed on the south bank of the Thames since 1756.
Offering a tempting mix of traditional, modern and artisan food, the stalls
are busy with curious tourists and locals doing a weekly shop.
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Opening Hours
Thu 11am-5pm; Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 8am-5pm
Address
8, Southwark St, London SE1 1TL
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7407 1002
Old Spitalfields Market
Tomorrow's designers
Old Spitalfields Market once provided fruit and vegetables for the whole of
London from under its canopy roof. Today, the East End market has become
home to a vast array of stalls selling everything from cutting-edge fashion
to bric-a-brac.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 10am-4pm; Sun 9am-5pm
Address
Brushfield Street, London E1
Richard James
British tailoring
Richard James is a stylish modernisation of the classic British tailor
synonymous with Savile Row. High-quality, in-house design and sharp use of
colour puts the fashion back into men's suits here.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (until 7pm Thu); Sat 11am-6pm
Address
29, Savile Row, London W1S 2EY
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7434 0605
James Smith & Sons Umbrellas
Luxury umbrellas
On noisy New Oxford Street stands a Victorian shop specialising in an English
staple, the umbrella. James Smith & Sons Umbrellas has changed
little since 1830, continuing to provide Londoners with top-quality
umbrellas, sticks and canes.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.15pm; Sat 10am-5.15pm
Address
Hazelwood House, 53, New Oxford St, London WC1A 1BL
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7836 4731
Algerian Coffee Store
Fine blends
Stop for a quick espresso at Soho's bright-red Algerian Coffee Store. It has
provided Londoners with coffee and tea from all over the world since 1887,
and also stocks fine quality foreign confectionery.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 9am-7pm; Thu & Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-8pm
Address
52, Old Compton St, London W1D 4PB
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7437 2480
