20 best shopping in London 2024: A retailer’s paradise!

Beyond famous places to visit in London, some cool, lesser-known places are waiting for you. If you are into unique stuff, you should visit places like Camden Market or Portobello Road Market. They have cool handmade things, old clothes, and interesting stuff you won’t find anywhere else. These places are also fun because people are performing on the streets and have yummy food to try.

Covent Garden is another nice spot with cute shops and small stores where you can find special gifts or souvenirs. And if you love food, Borough Market is the place to be! It is full of delicious things to eat from all over the world.

So whether you are crazy about fashion or just like to find cool things, London has something for everyone when it comes to shopping for everyone with Europe Tour packages!

The Top 20 places to go shopping in London

• Oxford street
• Bond Street and Mayfair
• Regent Street and Jermyn Street
• Knightsbridge 
• Notting Hill and Portobello market 
• The King’s Road
• Covent Garden Market
• Carnaby street
• London markets
• Savile row
• Piccadilly Square
• Brixton Market
• Canary Wharf
• Harrods
• Sloane Street
• Westfield
• Camden Markets
• Brick lane market
• Boxpark
• St James

1. Oxford Street

The crucial shopping street extends from Marble Arch to Tottenham Road which is why there is more than one store of each brand on this street. It is the heart of shopping in London and one of the busiest streets in London having more than 300 shops covering everything a shopper needs. It is also one of the top photography spots in London.

2. Bond Street and Mayfair

It is among the Famous for shopping in London. The neighbouring street to Bond Street and Mayfair is South Molton Street which is home to London’s best iconic store ever, Browns. This elite street also offers its antique stores and art galleries. While you are here, you must not miss a visit to the Grand Ritz and Sotheby’s, which is the world’s most famous auction house.

3. Regent Street and Jermyn Street

The historic Jermyn Street is just nearby and is famous for men’s clothing typically British fashion. It is well known all around the world for its bespoke shirt makers like Benson & Clegg. Regent Street is West End’s one of the Famous for shopping in London. You can also visit its finest restaurants, art galleries, and spas. The smartest thing about this street is that it has a mobile app that helps you while you shop. The apps are Regent Street Shopping and Walking Tour which will be useful guides while you are there.

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4. Knightsbridge

Topshop, Harvey Nichols, and other brands are some of the most famous stores in Knightsbridge. You can also visit interesting illustration shops and if you are searching for up-to-the-minute trends, this must be your destination. The Knightsbridge Estate has its famous among the Best Shopping Places in London since the 1900s for its trending style.

5. Notting Hill and Portobello market

Aimé, The Merchants, Dolly Diamond, Odabash, and more are some of the best fashion brands here. Notting Hill is also home to a vast collection of small shops selling unusual and vintage clothing, antiques, books, quirky gifts, and organic food. 

London’s popular Portobello Market in Notting Hill with stores dating back to the 1800s. You can see stores for music, bread, fruits, antiques, clothes, and more. Though the market is organized on Fridays and Saturdays, other smaller markets are open throughout the week. Listing some Day trips to London for your next visit.

6. The King’s Road

In the posh area of The King’s Road called Chelsea’s King’s Road, you can visit the best chic boutiques you have ever seen, world-famous designer shops, unique labels, and luxurious, high-end staples. This is the place where celebrities visit for their shopping and you might just meet your favorite of them. You can also take a break from shopping by hanging out in the vast variety of cafes in London.

7. Covent Garden Market

It is quite famous for funky cosmetics and trending urban streetwear for affordable prices. If you have already shopped enough, window shopping can be fun too along Monmouth Street, St Martin’s Courtyard, Floral Street, Neal’s Yard, and Seven Dials to explore the true essence of shopping in London.

8. Carnaby Street

You will see everything from ancient to modern. Some famous stores of varied brands in Carnaby Street are Cheap Monday, Paul  Smith, Carnaby London, Liberty, and more.

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9. London Markets

10. Savile Row

11. Piccadilly Square

It is rich in luxurious offerings and high-street clothing too. The restaurants here offer dishes from a wide range of cuisines from all around the world and you can also have some fun at the bars. On the whole, Piccadilly is the first place in London for those who are looking for quality, class, culture, and aesthetics.

12. Brixton Market

Mostly, people who visit Brixton Market go to The Farmer’s Market which started in 2009. The most interesting thing about this Framer’s Market is that it sells Caribbean and African produce which also includes live African snails. The most famous things that people line up to buy from here are free-range meat and biodynamic fruits.

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13. Canary Wharf

It is home to more than 120 shops comprising five shopping centers around the famous Canada Square. When you visit this place, you will see stores of all the major high-street chains of clothing in the world and there are also a pretty good number of designer shops. You will see the names of big brands like Oasis and Zara along with the popular lady’s store Myla and the most famous fragrance store called Jo Malone.

14. Harrods

The legendary Harrods is famous all around the world as it offers the best shopping experience that its visitors ever had or will ever have. You can also have an exciting personalized shopping experience with a personal shopper’s help.

15. Sloane Street

If you want to buy some excellent products that add elegance to your wardrobe collection while shopping in London, Sloane Street is where you must head.

16. Westfield

Along with these stores, there are also a cinema theatre, gym, cafes, pubs, and restaurants to relax during your shopping trip. Westfield in Stratford of East London is home to almost 250 shops and 70 diners which makes it one of the largest shopping malls in Europe. However, Westfield London is a proper American-style shopping mall where you will have everything under one roof.

17. Camden Markets

Besides the clothing, there are also various parlors for tattoos and piercings. If you are looking for gifts or planning on buying souvenirs, Camden Lock Market is perfect.

18. Brick Lane Market

Negotiating with vendors and leaving with a bargain are the most exciting things while shopping in Brick Lane Market. There are five most amazing markets in Brick Lane where you can indulge in your best shopping session. It includes Vintage Market, Sunday UpMarket, Backyard Market, Tea Room, and Boiler House Food Hall.

19. Boxpark

They keep shifting locations and you can know more about the up-to-date locations and other locations through their website. It started in 2011 and besides being a “mall,”  Boxpark is a venue for various interesting and fun events including some art shows.

20. St. James