Things to do in London, England: The Best Shopping

September 11, 2021 Toi Mattera

The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
Restaurants in London

1. Brixton Village

Coldharbour Lane Junction, London SW9 8PS England +44 20 7274 2990 [email protected] http://brixtonvillage.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 212 reviews

Brixton Village

Brixton Village houses over 100 independent traders whose restaurants, boutiques, fruit and veg, meat, fish and massses of international food shops. This has created one of the most exciting places to visit in London.

Reviewed By Alepuj

You haven't seen Brixton if you haven't experienced this market. Great places to eat and drink, vibrant market with lot of options and tastes for everyone.

2. Old Spitalfields Market

16 Horner Square, London E1 6EW England +44 7967 108392 [email protected] http://www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/
Excellent
47%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 2,052 reviews

Old Spitalfields Market

Open 7 days a week, it is the perfect antidote to the high street. We bring together small producers with local creatives and artisans, original independent retailers and a few well-known brands under one historic roof. Our daily market is home to a selection of carefully chosen traders, craftsmen, artists and artisans alike, picked for the quality of their product, and the stories they have to tell. We are interested in how things are designed, the creative process and the interesting people who produce the products you’ll find here. We champion quality and responsibly sourced products and we assess each operator individually on this basis. In the centre of the market floor you will find our ten fully fitted kitchens where we showcase exceptional contemporary and authentic cooking. We are proud to offer new levels of quality and variety in the dishes prepared by our chefs and operators, many of whom have already established great

Reviewed By Thomasero - Czech Republic, null

Nice selection of food (Dumpling Shack - ShengJianbao and Monty’s Deli - Pastrami Sandwich were our winners) after visiting Brick lane and its vintage shops.

3. Camden Market

32 Camden Lock Place, London NW1 8AF England +44 20 3763 9900 [email protected] http://www.camdenmarket.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 28,790 reviews

Camden Market

We're driven by the belief that you can only keep discovering if you keep looking ... so we're always adding interesting stores and traders. No two days are ever the same at Camden Market. Keep checking back to see what's new and what's next.

Reviewed By GSBradshaw

Visited Camden Market on Saturday 6/4/19 Absolutely Madness Absolutely Manic Great Great atmosphere Food stalls fantastic (give out samples) Stables market brilliant Well worth a visit DON’T MISS OUT

4. Covent Garden

Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD England +44 20 7420 5856 [email protected] http://www.coventgarden.uk.com/
Excellent
57%
Good
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Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 24,740 reviews

Covent Garden

Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of theatergoers and patrons of the Royal Opera House by night.

Reviewed By adrianhenryyu - London, United Kingdom

Great hidden craft gems in a busy market. Loved the craft offered in both jubilee and apple markets and great handcrafted wellbeing products from Eunoia in jubilee market - a bit of zen amongst all the hustle and bustle

5. Greenwich Market

5B Greenwich Market A206, London SE10 9HZ England +44 20 8269 5096 [email protected] http://www.greenwichmarket.london
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,634 reviews

Greenwich Market

This indoor market dates back to 1737 and is the only in London located on a World Heritage site. Antiques, arts and crafts and London designer-makers.

Reviewed By AnneP47

While the Maritime Museum, Observatory and Prime Meridian should be priorites, the Market is also a must with friendly vendors, great souvenirs, gift options, yummy foods and a relaxing stop on your way to tour the Cutty Sark!

6. Columbia Road Flower Market

Columbia Road, London E2 7RG England [email protected] http://www.columbia-flower-market.freewebspace.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 673 reviews

Columbia Road Flower Market

Columbia Road flower market and shops are open every Sunday from 8am until about 3pm. As well as the market, there is also a mass of independent shops, selling everything from jewellery and vintage clothes, to antiques, cupcakes, art and furniture. Columbia Road is located in East London, in between Shoreditch and Bethnal Green, near to Brick Lane and Spitalfields.

Reviewed By Z1091OSamandad - London, United Kingdom

For many years have been visiting columbia road for flowers and plants. An established fliwer market with some quaint and quirky shops. A really enjoyable way to spend a sunday morning. Stall holders friendly a lively atmosphere it can get very busy due to popularity an quality of flowers plants. Thoroughly recommend a visit not just for green fingered gardeners for everybody.

14 Gallery Road Dulwich Village, London SE21 7AD England +44 20 8693 5254 [email protected] http://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 461 reviews

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery: it was founded in 1811 when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of old masters “for the inspection of the public”. Located in 3 acres of private gardens, today the Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub hosting some of the UK’s leading exhibitions alongside its Permanent Collection of Baroque masterpieces while staging a wide-ranging programme of public events, practical art and community engagement.

Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom

Dulwich Picture Gallery is a tale of two halves: the permanent collection of European masterpieces particularly from the 17th and 18th centuries - think the likes of Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Gainsborough and Watteau; then a cluster of small rooms to the rear housing a temporary exhibition space. The most recent exhibition entitled English Surrealism is almost a contradiction in terms as surrealism was a mainly continental movement and its adherents in this country only appear to have contributed to it fitfully; and, after World War II only by two women Eileen Agar and Leonore Carrington unless one also includes Desmond Morris still more known as a zoologist than an artist. The architecture of the gallery, the first purpose built art gallery anywhere in the world to a design by Sir John Soane is of considerable interest in itself. There is a bookshop and cafe.

Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE England +44 20 7332 3700 [email protected] https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-city/attractions/guildhall-galleries/Pages/guildhall-art-gallery.aspx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 419 reviews

Guildhall Art Gallery

Pre-booking required. Visit guildhall-art-gallery.arttickets.org.uk. The Gallery shows a changing display of about 250 artworks from its collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture, in addition to a programme of temporary exhibitions. The Gallery is also responsible for significant works of art held elsewhere including the monuments in the Guildhall, statues in the Old Bailey and further sculptures and the Harold Samuel Collection of 17th Century Dutch and Flemish Paintings at Mansion House, the Lord Mayor's residence. A rich variety of Victorian paintings can be seen as you enter the Gallery, displayed in original 19th century style. The collections illustrate the key artistic movements and influences of the Victorian period, from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, to Orientalism, Classicism and narrative painting. The Gallery's collection of London paintings opens a window onto unusual, memorable and colourful scenes from the city's history.

Reviewed By 178ivorm - London, United Kingdom

To be frank I rarely write reviews of anything in London since I live here and keep my reviews for my travels, However, in this peculiar year my travels are restricted to London so it seems reasonable to write reviews. I regularly visit the Guildhall Gallery and had wanted to see the temporary exhibition before lockdown. So I am pleased to see it now. Limited opening. Book on-line. Controlled numbers. Toilets. Hand sanitizer. Very nice temporary exhibition-Enchanted Interiors. Limited part opening of the permanent galleries. You can see many of the great Victorian paintings but the many of London not yet back. Go again.

9. Burlington Arcade

51 Piccadilly, London W1J 0QJ England +44 20 3147 1284 [email protected] http://www.burlington-arcade.co.uk/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 316 reviews

Burlington Arcade

Reviewed By sheepygold

This lovely arcade is 200 years old and is stylishly decorated for Christmas. There is a good range of luxury outlets though a number of them are closed until the New Year.

10. Borough Market

8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL England +44 20 7407 1002 [email protected] http://boroughmarket.org.uk
Excellent
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4.5 based on 13,167 reviews

Borough Market

An amazing food market dating back to the 13th century.

Reviewed By NicoleRG73 - West Orange, United States

Borough Market is a must see when spending time in London. The market stands on a location that purveyors have been selling their good for nearly a 1000yrs. This place is a foodie heaven and is great place for delicious affordable eats as well as gifts and mementos that can be enjoyed at home.

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