London Hot Spots


Oxford Street If you want to shop in London, you must visit Europe’s busiest shopping street, Oxford Street. Located in the City of Westminister, in the West End of London, this shopper’s paradise is home to over 300 shops located over one and a half miles. Many major retailers have flagship stores on Oxford Street. You can expect to see national department store chains such as Debenhams, House of Fraser, and John Lewis, with flagship outlets in the district. The largest Marks & Spencer store can be found at the junction of Oxford Street and Orchard Street. Another store of note is Selfridges. It is the second-largest department store in the U.K. and the flagship of the chain has been located on Oxford Street since 1909.


Covent Garden Market This tourist attraction is both well-attended and well-liked by visitors. Rich in history, cafes, pubs, small shops and a craft market, it’s an ideal place to while away a day. The craft market, Apple Market, is a popular draw as are the street performers entertaining visitors in the central square on the south side of the Long Acre thoroughfare. The south side of the market is also home to many theatres and historical buildings such as the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the St. Paul’s Covent Garden, which was recreated in My Fair Lady. Independent shops line the north side of the thoroughfare. The Covent Garden Market is located in the eastern end of London’s West End between Charing Cross Road and Drury Lane. Be careful not to confuse the market with the New Covent Garden Market located elsewhere in the city.


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