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.
Women's, men's, and children's clothing size conversion charts plus women's, men's, and children's shoe size conversion charts, between UK, US, and European sizes.
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.
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.
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.
If you love fragrances, when you visit London you may well enjoy these London perfume shops for their expertise and unique English style.
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.
British chocolate is dark, luxurious, and is taken very seriously. Chocolate Week is an annual event in October in the UK.
Tea drinking is such a large part of English culture and there are so many varieties that there's always a flavor to suit everyone.
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.
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.
The Hummingbird Bakery is the home of American cupcakes in London. Situated on Portobello Road in Notting Hill, west London, the Hummingbird Bakery is a popular cafe and cupcake takeaway.
Find out about the Carnaby Street shopping area of central London.
Cardinal Place in Victoria London is a shopping venue near Victoria Station. It has plenty of eateries too.
Brown's Hotel and Dover Street Market in Mayfair, London, have teamed up to offer a sophisticated weekend break package for 2009.
Review of The London Market Guide by Andrew Kershman.
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 is one of London's best sources for arts and crafts, unique gifts, and rare antiques and collectables.
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.
Find out about Brick Lane market the trendy part of London's east end, plus other markets in the area.
All you need to know about the trendy Old Spitalfields Market, plus other markets in the area.
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 Columbia Road Flower Market, plus other markets in the area.
The best art materials shops in London chosen by Marion Boddy-Evans, the About.com Guide to Painting.
About's Student Travel Guide has some great ideas on budget shopping for women in London.
Find out what's happening around Oxford Street and Regent Street in London's West End.
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.
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!
The official guide to London's Covent Garden Market including information on the history, current events, shopping, and eating and drinking.
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 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 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?
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!
TalkingCities.co.uk guide to the shops and shopping areas of London.
