Shopping

From the high street shops and department stores of Oxford Street to the designer boutiques of Kensington and Chelsea, London caters for all your retail needs. Whether you are looking to buy jewellery, vintage clothing, souvenirs or simply browse the latest designer fashions, there is an area of London to suit you.

Shopping in London deserves a whole day dedicated to it because of the sheer amount of choice that one is presented with. Apart from the great number of shops on offer, London has over 80 markets where you can buy art, crafts, clothes, antiques and delicious food from all over the world. Try Camden Lock for clothes and bags, Spitalfields for art and craft, or Portobello for books and antiques.

Shops generally open from 9am or 10am to 6pm or 7pm from Monday to Saturday. Opening hours do vary but many shops will be open until 8pm on Thursday. On Sunday they are typically open from 12pm to 6pm. Sunday trading is also common in Greenwich and Hampstead, and along Edgware and Tottenham Court Roads.