Shopping in London

Fodor's Choice in London

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Name Category Location
 
Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop
This Covent Garden Piazza shop carries on the tradition of its...
Toys Covent Garden
 
Dover Street Market
Visiting this six-floor emporium isn't just about buying; with...
Clothing Mayfair
 
Floris
What do Queen Victoria and Marilyn Monroe have in common? They...
Perfume / Cosmetics St. James's
 
Fortnum & Mason
Although popularly known as the Queen's grocer, and the impeccably...
Department Stores St. James's
 
Foyles
Founded in 1903 by the Foyle brothers after they failed the Civil...
Books / Stationery Soho
 
Hamleys
Besieged by pester power? Don't worry, help is at hand—this...
Toys Soho
 
Harrods
With an encyclopedic assortment of luxury brands, this Knightsbridge...
Department Stores Knightsbridge
 
Hatchards
This is London's oldest bookshop, open since 1797 and beloved...
Books / Stationery St. James's
 
Liberty
Liberty's wonderful black-and-white mock-Tudor facade created...
Department Stores Mayfair
 
Mint
Owner Lina Kanafani has scoured the globe to stock an eclectic...
Household Items / Furniture Kensington
 
Portobello Market
London's most famous market still wins the prize (according to...
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets Notting Hill
 
Selfridges
This giant, bustling store (the second-largest in the U.K. after...
Department Stores Marylebone
 
Topshop
Since its transition from cheesy-but-cheap to genuine fashion...
Clothing Soho
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