First things first, Tower Bridge clearly isn’t my favourite place to shop – but it is about as iconic London as you can get…so seemed fitting. But when it comes to shopping, I am pretty lucky to be living in one of the best shopping cities in the world. London definitely doesn’t have a shortage of retail outlets, but with a city like London there’s also the opportunity to venture away from the more ‘typical’ places such as Oxford Street or the two Westfield shopping centres (FYI – Westfield Shepherds Bush is a much nicer experience in my opinion that Westfield Stratford). So I wanted to do a little whistlestop rundown of some of my favourite places to shop in London and why – then read on and find out how you can win £100 Marriott Hotel Vouchers below.
Covent Garden
Ok, so it is a massive tourist trap, not denying that – but I’ve always loved Covent Garden for a touch of shopping. Or even just for people watching. The trick is to take a left out of the tube station and head down the road next to Marks & Spencer. Instead of turning right and heading into the square. Sure, the square now houses places such as the Burberry Beauty Box alongside Chanel & Dior. Plus there’s the huge Apple store and the market – but the real gems are to be found in and around Seven Dials.
Angel, Islington
I am bias on this one as it is my local ‘hood – not that I am cool enough to use the word ‘hood. But still… but I love a wander around Angel. The main selling point for me in the Angel/Upper Street area is probably the huge amount of places to eat (including a fairly new branch of Five Guys that I’m desperate to pay a visit to), but in between there’s also a fab selection of shops. The best thing is that whilst there are some typical chain stores (H&M, Monsoon, Oasis, Fat Face, Gap etc) there’s also a big selection of unique stores or much smaller chains with more unique stuff (think Oliver Bonas). Basically you can either stick to the Angel tube end of things, mostly around Chapel market and the N1 Centre – or you can take a wander along Upper Street. I would suggest the latter as there’s loads to discover – from amazing jewellery stores to quirky shoe places and boutiques – plus there’s a Whistles and a few other more ‘mainstream’ options too.
St Christopher’s Place
This isn’t the biggest of shopping destinations, but at just a stones throw (literally) from Oxford Street (you take a turn down the tiny alley next the the H&M close to Bond St Station) but St Christopher’s Place is a gorgeous little area with pretty streets, lots of lunch options for a break from the retail therapy. Plus there are a few of my favourite shopping gems – the Mulberry store there is always much quieter than the concession in Selfridges or the flagship on Bond Street. There’s a good sized Whistles that’s also very quiet but has a big range of stock to browse – then there’s the old fashioned sweet store that I just love. I’ve actually written an article for the soon to launch Groupon blog that I shall link to when it goes live that has some more detail about this area and the fab stores you can find here.
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So there we have a little run down of three of my favourite areas to shop in London – just share yours (either the ones you already love or would love to visit in future) for the chance to win a £100 Marriott Hotel voucher.
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got to be Harrods although only been twice
The child inside me would love to visit Hamleys 🙂
I hear Kensington is good?
Top Shop on Oxford Street
Harrods!
Always wanted to go to Harrods
Liberty London <3 xx
Selfridges, could spend all day in there
Vivienne of Holloway.
Totally agree with Covent Garden. I absolutely love it there. Definitely my favourite place in London!
Harrods is my fav shop in london
I adore Covent Garden, so many quirky shops and the cocktails in the Plaza
I’ve never been to London so naturally, I’d need to get myself to Harrods and Hamleys!
Selfridges
Primary Oxford St some great bargains
Harrods
Harrods (just to look though! lol)
the disney store inside Harrods
Oxford Circus and Regents Street, everything you need is with in walking distance!
Westfield shopping centre for a big shopping trip, no specific shop 🙂
I recently went to Angel for the first time and loved it! So many amazing places I want to go back and shop, eat and drink in! I really like a wander down Carnaby St too! xx
Carnaby Street!
My favourite place to shop in London has to be Westfield Shepherds Bush, I never come away empty handed!
I’ve never been to londen so i definitely want to check out oxford street 🙂
I love looking around Harrods!
Harrods
favourite place to shop in London is definitely Harrods!
Chiswick High St or Richmond
Selfridges
Topshop on Oxford Street is absoloutely mesmorising! Would love to go back to shop!
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I love shopping in Covent Garden.
ive never been to London but i’d love to shop in harrods
Canden Lock Market
Selfridges, it’s got something for everyone.
I adore London for shopping & have many favourite places one of course being Harrods I can spent a whole day in there! I too love going to Covent Gardens I love all the boutique shops around there. There is Gucci too which I am a bit of a handbag addict so you can always see me in there when visiting London.
Thank you for an amazing competition, very kind of you x
I’d love to go back to Harrods, I went once as a child but that was a long time ago. My husband & I tried to visit when we were on a weekend break in London but we had bags with us & it was £5 per bag to leave them at the door so we didn’t bother
Ive never visited London, so I would love to visit covent garden, piccadilly circus and of course all the other touristy attractions like the Big Ben, tussahs museum, see the changing of guards, etc.
my favourite place to shop is habitat, as I love any thing to do with the home
I love wandering around Covent Gardens 🙂
I like shopping in Covent Garden – a great mix of shops and restaurants and atmosphere.
I love Urban Outfitters on Kensington High Street – always a great selection of funky things!
Having always just to Oxford street when visitng London, I would definitely love to try angel islington out. I love finding quirky little boutiques, plus you can never go wrong with whistles !
Covent Garden – lots of great shops
I love shopping in Covent Garden
westfield
I love Westfield
Covent garden is lovely especially at Christmas time
I love wandering round Selfridges but I also like the uniqueness of the little stores in st christophers place
Camden Lock Market – it rocks
Liberty. It’s just beautiful and reminds me of what department stores should be.
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I love Covent Garden!!! The street performers make it that little bit special
liberty and selfridges are my favourite. I can’t decide between the two!
My favourite place is Covent Garden 🙂
the bookshop at the museum of london. lots of gifts and specialist books on london
I love going to Notting Hill, there’s always a few funky little shops in Portobello Road and places like that!
Liberty! It’s a lovely place to shop and I love the building.
Fingers crossed I win this so I can use the voucher for when I go wedding dress shopping in London : )
I love to shop in the new Selfridges Beauty Haul so many lovely brands. I would like to shop in the new Kiko store.
I love selfridges! I agree about westfield stratford it’s always so crazy it hurts my head. xx
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Harrods. Haven’t been in sooooo long so a trip there soon is required and a hotel voucher would help greatly! Fingers crossed!
I like Kensington High Street.
I love Oxford Street – Primark and Topshop are my favourites. The amount of nail polishes that they have in the Oxford Street Topshop is amazing in comparison to my local store!
Laura x | Life and Lipstick
i love oxford street and westfield in east london
I love some of the glamourous places from a distance and for something totally different, but Camden Market and surrounding area is the place for me! I feel so at home with the weird and wonderful and it feels exciting!
I love Carnaby Street, the shops there never fail to impress!
Hamleys is fun with the kids!
Oxford Street
its not the way it used to be, but i still have a soft spot for carnaby street
Harrods!
selfridges i think
I know it is big and trashy but I love shopping in Primark on Oxford Street for bargains. Also, Harrods food hall and browsing in Waterstones
I love Camden for it’s different shops and market.
Last time I visited London I got some lovely bits and pieces at Camden Market. This time I hope to spot something at Petticoat Lane
Harrods 🙂
The Seven Dials area has lots of nice smaller shops 🙂
Harrods!!!
Harrods – I’m such a tourist!
Vivienne Westwood
I love looking round Liberty’s
I’ve never been shopping in London. My daughter is living in north London at the moment, has a 3 month paid internship in marketing ethical products and companies, so I would love her to show me a few of her favourite foodie places.
I love Covent Garden market!
brick lane!
I always enjoy shopping at Selfridges
I haven’t been to London for ages.. Love looking round Harrods and selfridges…
Covent Garden is amazing, I love the Quiksilver shop
I love Carnaby Street
Selfridges
Harrods!
hi, i love Selfridges, esp the beauty hall
i would love to visit Mayfield Shopping Centre and drool over all the fabulous clothes and make up stores!
Harrods
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
I loved the Tate Modern 🙂
I would love to shop at Harrods as I have never been!!
Never been to london and love shopping in reykjavik.
A trip to London is not complete without going to Covent Garden and Harrods.
Definitely Harrods 😀
Foyles
HARRODS.
I love to shop Camden Markets
i love hamleys for the kids and i would love to be able to afford harrods
Carnaby Street
I love love love Selfridges! I can spend hours there, so much to look at!
It would have to be harrods for afternoon tea lol xx
I would love to go to Choccywoccydoodah, in Carnaby Strret – chocolate heaven!
I’d love to shop at Harrods once in my lifetime.
Camden Market
Camden market
Depends on what for – I like a browse through Harrods,but don’t really shop there – Stoke Newington Church Street has some nice shops
I do wish Covent Garden were slightly less rammed as I agree with you, it’s such a great place to shop, especially with the higher end stuff opening up around there. I’d never heard of St. Christopher’s Place so thanks for the recommendation x
Being a vintage freak Camden, all the way up to Chalk Farm Tube – with a refs break at Marine Ices mmm
I would love to go to Harrods !
I love Selfridges, though a bit expensive for me!
I love to shop on Kensington High Street as a great collection of shops there all within easy reach of the Tube
My favourite place in london is borough market , after that its selfridges , harrods Godiva ….. i love shopping in London!
I am coming to London in June and I want to shop at Harrods! I know it is super touristy, but I have to. I’ve never been before so it is a must!
Camden Market is my favourite place to go, so many different places to shop and at Christmas time it is so magical 🙂 x
Harrods, but can’t afford it, so I just love to look around! 🙂
I’ve never been shopping in London but would love to go to Covent Garden.
I would love to shop in Selfridges
Harrods
I think I would like to shop in the Covent Garden Antique Market.
Selfridges
I love Camden Market
Camden market
Bond Street
For me it has to be Harrods, love the high end shopping but not the prices lol
The iconic Harrods
Harrods or Hamleys
Jo Malone on Sloane Street x
I absolutely love London too! Such an interesting city! I absolutely love Harrods! Fabulous competition! 🙂 X
I love Harrods 🙂 x
I would love to visit Harrods.
ive never been to harrods
Harrods!
Love Carnaby Street and Camden Market, too hard to choose!
Carnaby Street for sure!
I love Harrods and Selfridges
Hamleys – for the kid still in me
HARRODS X
Camden Lock Market – always find something unique !
Hamleys
Camden Market
Hamleys/Harrods
Camden market or convent garden!
Harrods!
Harrods if i could afford it.
I love Soho 🙂 x
Oxford Street
When I stayed in Kensington last summer my favourite place to shop was Westfield Shepherds Bush. Great range of shops and more, great transport links and so convenient.
I really like Carnaby Street 🙂
Oxford Street
oxford street
I have never been to London but would like to shop at harrods! (if I could afford it haha!)
Kensington High street
I love visiting Westfield shopping centre
I love Spitalfields and Camden
The 5th Floor Bar in selfridges
covent garden
I would love to go to Harrods
I love a visit to Covent Garden both for shopping and the atmosphere, Harrods is great just to browse and look at all the things I can’t afford and I love Westfield Shepherds Bush too!
Covent Garden
Harrods
Hamleys with my boys
Harrods! 🙂
Theres a designer jeans shop on ‘Old Bond Street’ i vowed one day to return and spend £5000.00 on a pair of their jeans!
Harrods. Especially the food hall!
I Love Covent Garden, a visit to London wouldn’t feel right without a few hours people watching and a bit of shopping
Harrods is like an Alladin’s cave.
would love to be able to shop in Harrods
Covent Garden, some really unique shops as well as some fab branded shops
Harrods
bit touristy but do like Covent Garden
Harrods. I’ve shopped online with them but never in store.
I love Selfridge’s, but I’ve never been to the London one 🙂
Selfridges
Abbeycentre
Carnaby street because of all of the interesting clothing shops.
It has to be harrods for me!
I’d most like to shop at Columbia Road Flower Market, I’ve read about it but never been.
Oxford Street!
carnaby street is great
Harrods & Hamleys
Tiffany’s – in my dreams! x
Hamleys toy shop 🙂
Liberty
Forbidden planet on shaftesbury avenue
I have never been to London but I would love to go, the first place I would go to shop would be Harrods! 🙂
borough market
I love shopping on Oxford Street
camden market
Definitely Selfridges for me!
Selfridges!!!
#fingerscrossed
Liberty’s or Harrods
Liberty’s for me … never been but would love to … especially near Christmas 🙂
Has to be Selfridges!
I love to shop in Selfridges as it has everything from designer labels to more cutting edge young fashion.
I am coming to London for the very first time for a week in August and am so excited! I can’t wait to hit the shops! I am looking forward to Covent Garden, Liberty and of course, Selfridges 🙂
I really like Covent Garden!
Harrods
Little boutiques in Notting Hill
Hollister and Gilly Hicks!
Camden Market, love it..!!
Selfridges
Carnaby Street
Camden market has to be the top of my list for shopping in London with all of it’s unique alternative stores and the wide array of things you can buy on the market itself! Also the ‘food market’ there is amazing and you always end up trying something new 🙂
Has to be Harrods
I love to shop in Camden for something a little bit different.
Oxford street. I miss it so much now i moved but i have no paticular favourite shop, its just a lovely place to buy from 😀
Like you, I’m a fan of Covent Garden because I love the random entertainment I see whenever I visit. Sometimes it’s opera singers, sometimes jugglers, etc. I also love Borough Market down by Shakespeare’s Globe theatre. The only problem with that place is that I always end up buying loads and loads of fruit and veg and then struggling to carry it!
I would love to have a mooch around Camden Market. Heard it’s brilliant for little shops etc.
My favourite place to shop is Neal Street and Neal’s Yard because there are lots of little shops with really different, quirky things for sale.