London 5-day Itinerary
United Kingdom (UK)
Where to go and what to see in London to get the most from your trip – a 5-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Annabelle Thorpe.
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London’s best shopping
London, United Kingdom (UK)
Last updated: 16 January, 2023
With several distinct shopping areas and countless brilliant department stores and shopping streets, London requires some space in your suitcase. It’s, without doubt, the world’s premier shopping destination.
Whether browsing the designer boutiques around Bond Street or Marylebone, ticking off the historic department stores of the West End, or seeking out individual, legendary shops and historic markets – there is something for every taste and every budget. Even if you’re not a shopper, wandering London’s markets and best shopping areas is a quintessential London experience not to be missed.
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London 9-day Itinerary
United Kingdom (UK)
Where to go and what to see in London to get the most from your trip – 9 brilliant, bucket list-packed days recommended by destination expert and travel writer Annabelle Thorpe.
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Overview >Price: Free
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 13+
When: All year around
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Bond Street
London, United Kingdom (UK)
Luxury central in London, Bond Street is home to the glittering flagship stores of luxury fashion, jewellery and accessories brands.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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Fortnum & Mason
London, United Kingdom (UK)
Grocer to the queen, this glorious foodie emporium on Piccadilly has been supplying the great and good of London since 1705. A Fortnum’s hamper – perfect for a picnic in Hyde Park – is a thing of beauty.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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Hamleys
London, United Kingdom (UK)
One of the oldest and best toy shops in the world, complete with costumed staff and huge-scale, techy toys, this is heaven for kids (grown-up ones too).
Best for ages: 4+ | Free
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Harrods
London, United Kingdom (UK)
The world’s most famous department store – touristy, yes, but also glamorous, glitzy, and unmissable.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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London Shopping Tours
London
Let us guide you through the beautiful streets of London only known to locals. Our shopping tours are carefully prepared by our guides/styli...
£85 | Rating 4.90 / 5 [44 ratings]
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Greater London, United Kingdom (UK)
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