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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.

Clothing Size Conversion Charts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top Ten London Perfume Shops

If you love fragrances, when you visit London you may well enjoy these London perfume shops for their expertise and unique English style.

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.

Chocolate in London

British chocolate is dark, luxurious, and is taken very seriously. Chocolate Week is an annual event in October in the UK.

Top 10 London Tea Suppliers

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.

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.

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.

Hummingbird Bakery

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.

Carnaby Street Shopping Area

Find out about the Carnaby Street shopping area of central London.

Cardinal Place

Cardinal Place in Victoria London is a shopping venue near Victoria Station. It has plenty of eateries too.

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.

London Market Guide - Book Review

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.

Greenwich Market

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.

Brick Lane Market

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.

Petticoat Lane Market

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.

Best Art Materials Shops in London

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.

Shop 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.

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!

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.

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'.

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.

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?

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!

London Shopping - Guide to the Best Shops in London

TalkingCities.co.uk guide to the shops and shopping areas of London.
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