Shopping in London
London has a lot to offer the shopper from large department stores to exclusive boutiques. There are many areas to go on shopping trips, such as Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and Knightsbridge. And, of course, London has many street markets to browse around.
Best Ethical Shopping in London
Ethical... fair trade... organic... green... eco... We hear these phrases regularly. And it seems shoppers are much more aware of where their goods come from and how they are made these days. I've been looking into the 'green scene' in London and have found some great shops to recommend.
Ethical... fair trade... organic... green... eco... We hear these phrases regularly. And it seems shoppers are much more aware of where their goods come from and how they are made these days. I've been looking into the 'green scene' in London and have found some great shops to recommend.
London Street Markets
London has many famous markets that are worth visiting. Find out about the pick of the bunch here, including Camden Markets and Portobello Road Market.
London has many famous markets that are worth visiting. Find out about the pick of the bunch here, including Camden Markets and Portobello Road Market.
Chocolate in London
British chocolate is dark, luxurious, and is taken very seriously. Chocolate Week is an annual event in October in the UK.
British chocolate is dark, luxurious, and is taken very seriously. Chocolate Week is an annual event in October in the UK.
London Department Stores
Department stores are usually part of a retail chain but most have their flagship stores in central London. Department stores offer one-stop shopping so if it's raining you stay dry, which is good news knowing London weather.
Department stores are usually part of a retail chain but most have their flagship stores in central London. Department stores offer one-stop shopping so if it's raining you stay dry, which is good news knowing London weather.
Westfield Shopping Centre
Westfield Shopping Centre in White City/Shepherd's Bush, west London opened in 2008 and is a large, bright shopping mall with a designer Village.
Westfield Shopping Centre in White City/Shepherd's Bush, west London opened in 2008 and is a large, bright shopping mall with a designer Village.
London Sample Sales
Every week in London you can find deeply discounted clothing at designer sample sales, but finding out where and when the sample sales are can be a challenge. This list of resources will make finding London sample sales easy.
Every week in London you can find deeply discounted clothing at designer sample sales, but finding out where and when the sample sales are can be a challenge. This list of resources will make finding London sample sales easy.
Best Shops for Children
It can be a chore taking children shopping with you, particularly in a big city, as they can get easily bored. Keep them stimulated by adding a few of these shops into your day.
It can be a chore taking children shopping with you, particularly in a big city, as they can get easily bored. Keep them stimulated by adding a few of these shops into your day.
Carnaby Street Shopping Area
Find out about the Carnaby Street shopping area of central London.
Find out about the Carnaby Street shopping area of central London.
Dover Street Market Shopping Weekend at Brown's Hotel
Brown's Hotel and Dover Street Market in Mayfair, London, have teamed up to offer a sophisticated weekend break package for 2009.
Brown's Hotel and Dover Street Market in Mayfair, London, have teamed up to offer a sophisticated weekend break package for 2009.
London Market Guide - Book Review
Review of The London Market Guide by Andrew Kershman.
Review of The London Market Guide by Andrew Kershman.
Camden Markets
Camden is world famous for its markets which attract more than 100,000 visitors every weekend making it one of London's top attractions.
Camden is world famous for its markets which attract more than 100,000 visitors every weekend making it one of London's top attractions.
Greenwich Market
Greenwich Market is one of London's best sources for arts and crafts, unique gifts, and rare antiques and collectables.
Greenwich Market is one of London's best sources for arts and crafts, unique gifts, and rare antiques and collectables.
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill is one of the most famous street markets in the world. The Saturday antiques market is the most popular but there is a street market six days a week. Portobello Road itself is a long, narrow street which stretches over two miles so allow plenty of time, especially if you're visiting on a Saturday with the crowds.
Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill is one of the most famous street markets in the world. The Saturday antiques market is the most popular but there is a street market six days a week. Portobello Road itself is a long, narrow street which stretches over two miles so allow plenty of time, especially if you're visiting on a Saturday with the crowds.
Brick Lane Market
Find out about Brick Lane market the trendy part of London's east end, plus other markets in the area.
Find out about Brick Lane market the trendy part of London's east end, plus other markets in the area.
Old Spitalfields Market
All you need to know about the trendy Old Spitalfields Market, plus other markets in the area.
All you need to know about the trendy Old Spitalfields Market, plus other markets in the area.
Petticoat Lane Market
All you need to know about Petticoat Lane Market near London's Liverpool Street station, plus other market sin the area.
All you need to know about Petticoat Lane Market near London's Liverpool Street station, plus other market sin the area.
Columbia Road Flower Market
All you need to know about Columbia Road Flower Market, plus other markets in the area.
All you need to know about Columbia Road Flower Market, plus other markets in the area.
Best Art Materials Shops in London
The best art materials shops in London chosen by Marion Boddy-Evans, the About.com Guide to Painting.
The best art materials shops in London chosen by Marion Boddy-Evans, the About.com Guide to Painting.
Top 5 London Shopping Spots for Women
About's Student Travel Guide has some great ideas on budget shopping for women in London.
About's Student Travel Guide has some great ideas on budget shopping for women in London.
Shop West End
Find out what's happening around Oxford Street and Regent Street in London's West End.
Find out what's happening around Oxford Street and Regent Street in London's West End.
Street Sensation Streetscapes
Entire streetscapes showing over 3000 shops, bars, and restaurants in the liveliest areas of London including Oxford Street and Regent Street Notting Hill, and Covent Garden.
Entire streetscapes showing over 3000 shops, bars, and restaurants in the liveliest areas of London including Oxford Street and Regent Street Notting Hill, and Covent Garden.
Virtual Shopping on Oxford Street
This site shows you the Oxford Street, Notting Hill, and Richmond shopping areas and allows you to move down the street and 'enter' shops - all without leaving home!
This site shows you the Oxford Street, Notting Hill, and Richmond shopping areas and allows you to move down the street and 'enter' shops - all without leaving home!
Covent Garden Market - The Official Guide
The official guide to London's Covent Garden Market including information on the history, current events, shopping, and eating and drinking.
The official guide to London's Covent Garden Market including information on the history, current events, shopping, and eating and drinking.
Covent Garden Shopping and Markets
Covent Garden offers fashionable boutiques and unusual gifts, as well as the wonders of Neal Street. There is a useful search facility for 'type of shop'.
Covent Garden offers fashionable boutiques and unusual gifts, as well as the wonders of Neal Street. There is a useful search facility for 'type of shop'.
Cecil Court Specialist Book Shops
Cecil Court is a Victorian thoroughfare near Covent Garden full of specialist rare and antiquarian book shops, also selling maps and prints, and stamps and banknotes.
Cecil Court is a Victorian thoroughfare near Covent Garden full of specialist rare and antiquarian book shops, also selling maps and prints, and stamps and banknotes.
LynkU - Search For The Local Sales
LynkU lets you search all the sales by London postcode areas. Everything on LynkU is at a reduced price so why ever pay full price again?
LynkU lets you search all the sales by London postcode areas. Everything on LynkU is at a reduced price so why ever pay full price again?
LondonTown.com Shopping Guide
From the boutiques of Bond Street to the teeming Oxford Street fashion stores and vibrant street markets, there is something to suit even the most discerning of shoppers. Whatever you desire the new LondonTown.com shopping guide is packed with all the advice you'll ever need!
From the boutiques of Bond Street to the teeming Oxford Street fashion stores and vibrant street markets, there is something to suit even the most discerning of shoppers. Whatever you desire the new LondonTown.com shopping guide is packed with all the advice you'll ever need!
London Shopping - Guide to the Best Shops in London
TalkingCities.co.uk guide to the shops and shopping areas of London.
TalkingCities.co.uk guide to the shops and shopping areas of London.