If you are thinking of Shopping in London then you should be
heading for London. London is a great place to shop and has the best selection
of shops and markets.
Most of the major international British Brands
can be found in the popular shopping regions of Oxford Street, Regent Street
and Knightsbridge. Those who have got some serious money to spend should head
to New Bond Street and Sloane Street which is home to some of Britain's most
exceptional designer shops.
If you prefer impartial smaller fashion shops
and accessories then Convent Garden is the place to head. You can always enjoy
a bit of street amusement here which makes a nice shopping break. Carnaby Street
is another area to gravitate towards and offers a nice pedestrianized area with
lots of unusual brilliantly painted shops.
If you're a music fan and like to find rare
vinyl information then you should head to Soho where you will find a number of
shops addressing all types of music. Book lovers will not have to go far as
Waterstone's and Borders are found all over London. For electrical goods you
should head towards Tottenham Court Road and for jewellery Hatton Garden is a
must
If you're after a bargain you should head to
one of the many markets in the city. In north London you will find Archway
Market which is open every Saturday and offers a huge a number of organic and
specialty food. As well as food you will find many market dealers selling antiques
and lovely items for your home and kitchen. You will also find jewellery,
books, music and pottery at Archway Market. Camden Market is another market in
North London which is open 7 days a week and allures a mixture of people
attracted by its popularity for ethnic arts, crafts, jewellery and second hand
clothing. Once of the biggest markets in North London is Wembley market which
is only open on a Sunday - here you will find over 500 stalls selling
everything from sportswear to lingerie and all electrical items. This market is
also popular for those looking for car parts and components.
The South London offers a mixture of markets.
Bermondsey Market is only open on Fridays 5am to 12pm but is the place for
collectibles and there you will find many dealers and collectors. Brixton
Market is one of Europe's largest Caribbean food markets and is open Monday to
Saturday. Greenwich market which is open from Monday to Saturday offers
hand-crafted items including paintings and decorations. For quirky clothes and to
see some of the up and coming fashion you should head for Gabriel's wharf which
is only Tuesdays to Sundays.
Portobello Road market is a vibrant
interesting market which sells a large variety of items. It may not be quite as
large or lively as Camden but it is certainly worth a look. Saturdays are the
best days to go as all the stall holders are out in comparison to the week when
it’s mainly fruit and veg. On a Saturday you will find a large selection of
clothing stalls from the usual clothing to more alternative clothing. There are
also a number of antique and second hand stalls selling a variety of stuff.
In which you choose to shop in London make
sure you are wearing a comfy pair of shoes because there will be lots of
walking concerned. You will be able to use the tube to get around of course but
from my experience, once you have chosen your area you can spend all day
walking around. Just when you think you're done another shop or stall captures
your eyes, so be prepared and leave the stilettos at home!
For more Information: Shopping in London
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