Great Things To Shop For In London

London is great for many things, from its culture and history to restaurants, museums and Royal Parks, however, another one of the standout things is the shopping!

Whether you are looking to spend a couple of pounds or a couple of thousand, we’ve got everything covered here so you can make the most of the shopping across London!

Food!

One of the best things to shop for in London is food! Now we’re not talking about restaurants, but London’s incredible street vendors and food markets where you can try cuisines from all over the world that are just incredible. This is not only an affordable way to eat when you’re in London, but also one of the most diverse and delicious. So, although you’ll want to try out the restaurants, make sure you head to the food markets as well and even pick up a few bits to take home with you!

Jewellery

Another great thing to shop for in London is jewellery. There are endless stunning jewellery shops across London, from the iconic Hatton Garden home to some of the world's most expensive jewels, to small independent boutiques hand-making their jewellery that is just beautiful. If you head to markets in London, you’ll always find stunning and affordable jewellery, or look up some of the best jewellery areas and have a browse. For more luxury options all in one place, head to Harrods! The displays are just breathtaking and even if you’re not planning on buying anything, it’s worth a look around! From dainty gold bracelets to statement jewels, you’ll find everything in London.

Vintage Clothing

Next up, we have vintage clothing. If you’re a lover of thrifting, London’s shopping scene is the place to be. From high-end vintage pieces that are ultra rare to shops that sell vintage items by the kilo, there is something for every budget. Make sure to factor in a couple of visits to vintage shops when you’re in London and you’ll find amazing quality pieces that all your friends will be envious of!

Designer Goods

If you’re a lover of designer goods, then London’s shopping scene is a must! London is one of the designer shopping capitals of the world and the UK is home to some of the world's most iconic designer brands, so anyone who is anyone will have a store in London. Like we said above, even if you’re not in the market for any designer pieces, the windows and stores themselves are just breathtaking. If you’re a big fan of designer goods, make sure you go to the individual stores and then you also go to the major department stores where you can see the brands too for a different experience, especially the classics for something so unique. Our favourites in London are absolutely Mulberry and Burberry, timeless brands with very strong roots in England which are very much apparent in the beauty and authenticity of their London stores.

So, happy shopping in London, we know how special it will be and being in London is the ideal excuse to treat yourself to some ultimate retail therapy!