Know Everything About Shopping Centres in London
London being a
tourist as well as a financial hub always sees lots of people coming
here. Whether you are a business traveler or leisure traveler,
shopping is always on the cards. You can opt for the world famous
Harrods and can also go for the local shopping as the options are
wide open. Few of them named randomly are:
Bond Street
This is
probably the best shopping street in the world. Old Bond Street and
New Bond Street together make up what is called Bond Street. The
shops here are said to have exclusivity. You can find many brands
like Gianni
Versace, Calvin Klein and others. This street is said to have
the most stylish and elegant shops. This is a dream place for any shopper.
Kings Road
In 1960, this
was the epicenter of fashion.
The old shops have been replaced with chains but it has still got its
charm. There are many boutiques, bars and restaurants where you can
shop as well as enjoy a drink or two.
Brick Lane Market
Located in
East London this market opens only on Sundays from early morning to 2
pm. It is famous for bric-a-brac. Here you can buy stuffs like new
and vintage clothes, shoes,
leather
jacket etc.
Camden Market
The largest
street market of the UK has many things to offer. You can have clothes,
vegetarian food and many others quality products from here. This
street market is spread over whole of Camden town.
Charing Cross Road
This is one
place where book lovers can be seen quite in good numbers. You can
have old books from here also. Don’t forget to bargain even
though it may take time but in the end you will be much satisfied.
Covent Garden
This is
another market in London where you will enjoy staying. It has
everything that one can ask for like street entertainment,
restaurants, cafes and royal opera house. Come here to shop and relax
as the ambience is tension free.
Oxford Street
This is one
place which is always bustling with people especially on Saturdays.
Here you will find different kind of shops like sports shop, branded
outlets and fashion wears.
Selfridges is a departmental store which has a huge customer base and
has been serving from 1909.
Regent Street
Fashionable
boutiques, restaurants, international
brands and many other stores can be found easily in Regent
Street. The whole appearance of this street is beautiful, with the
wide pavements and awesome architecture. Hamley’s, London’s
largest toy shop is also present here. Shopping here can be a treat
for your kids.
Piccadilly
Fortnum and
Mason is the oldest and most famous shop
here. It was founded by the grocer of King George III. You can also
opt for two out of the league shops, the Burlington and Piccadilly.
These two have product range from pen to sweaters. Here you can also
see the oldest police force ‘the Burlington Beadles’.
Tottenham Court Road
This is a
marketplace famous for computer and electronics related products.
There are few discount shops
which may be worth checking and if you are lucky then you might find
a suitable one for yourself. Here you can also look out for many
restaurants and bars and mind you they are pretty good in their business.
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calling you and it is the right time as it is always to visit London.
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