England is legendary as a haven for shoppers. It is famous for its many animated markets and quaint side-street boutiques. Shopping aficionados consider Liberty, Hamleys, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, Harvey Nichols and other similar emporiums as tourist destinations in their own right. You will find shopping particularly convenient if you opt to stay in one of the best hotels near Paddington Station.
Your shopping options include the following:
Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell is considered one of London’s most fashionable shopping areas. It is often referred to as the creative heart of London.
You can have your fill of charming vintage shops and quirky boutiques. On Sundays, you can visit the Spitalfields Market and view the cutting-edge creations of promising designers.
Covent Garden
Covent Garden is home to many products you are likely to find interesting. You will find many shops selling cool and trendy clothes. If you favor high-fashion, you can find many high-street boutiques along Neal St. and Long Acre. Neal’s Yard Dairy offers a wide variety of flavourful cheeses. Poste Mistree is the place to visit if you are looking for gorgeous footwear.
Oxford Street
Visit Oxford Street and enjoy the hustle and bustle that popular chain stores like Urban Outfitters, Zara’s, Top Shop and H&M offer. This is also where you can find trendy department stores like Selfridges, Debenhams, and John Lewis.
Camden Market
Locals and tourists flock to Camden Market on week-ends to check out the new and interesting merchandise displayed in the market stalls. You can opt to drop by on weekdays if you want to avoid the crowd.
High Street Kensington
The place is considered a more serious, more respectable, and less crowded option to Oxford Street. Check out hip stores like Urban Outfitters and Miss Sixty. If you are interested in antiques, make sure to visit Church St.
King’s Road
If you are interested in remarkable house ware, make sure to visit King’s Road. This is where you can find Heal’s, Habitat, and Designer’s Guild. If you are doing some shopping for your kids, you can look at the wide range of merchandise at Trotters.
Knightsbridge
You should not miss going to Knightsbridge to experience its theatrical Egyptian Elevator. The place also features Harrods, already considered a national institution by most tourists.
Marylebone High Street
This charming, picturesque street has the delightful vibe of an old-world town. It features many interesting house ware stores like Cath Kidston. It also has a lot of out-of-the-ordinary food stalls. You can find Ginger Pig, considered as one among London’s premium butchers, at 8–10 Moxon St.
Shopping in London is a delightful experience. You can make the experience more pleasant by opting to stay in the Edward Hotel Paddington conveniently located in the heart of the city.
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