DK Travel : London

A city of infinite colour and variety, London is both richly historic, tracing its roots back over 2000 years, and unceasingly modern, at the forefront of fashion, music and the arts. There is a fantastic amount to interest and entertain the visitor here: a selection of the best of the best is explored here.

Harrods

London’s most famous store has 300 departments full of the finest goods that money can buy. Specialities include food, fashion, china, glass and kitchenware.
Harrods

London’s most famous and exclusive department store is more of an event than a shop. Covering seven bustling floors, it is full of extraordinary things to buy – from wild animals to pianos to children’s racing cars – all with equally extraordinary prices. The food hall is rightly famous, and don’t miss the tiled meat hall or basement pantry and cheese hall.
Harrod’s Ice-cream Parlour

Freshly-made in Harrod’s kitchens, the ice cream in this fourth-floor café is arranged into mouth-watering, elaborate sundaes, including such old-fashioned treats as banana splits.
Harvey Nichols

Almost a parody of itself, “Harvey Nicks” is where the glamorous shop. There’s wall- to-wall designer labels, an extravagant perfume and beauty department and stylish homeware. The fifth floor is for consuming, with a food hall, sushi bar and the to-be-seen-in Fifth Floor restaurant.
Harvey Nichols

Another top London store. Fashion houses occupy five floors, with many British designers represented. There are also home departments, a fine restaurant and a food hall.

Harvey Nichols mannequin
Haunch of Venison

This gallery is set back off the street in it's own alley way and always has some unique works on display. The gallery is more like a house where one spiral staircase gives way to another floor of works and once up, you go down to a 1/2 level where there are a few more select works on display. It is not very large mind you, and the work displayed is very select, but this gallerie's choosy style is a bonus for tired eyes, fatigued of seeing quantity over quality.
Hazlitt’s

As much a literary event as a hotel, Hazlitt’s is located in the former townhouse of essayist William Hazlitt (1778–1830). The hotel’s literary feel is enhanced by its library of books signed by the many authors that have stayed here.
Head of the River Race

A day-long event in which some 400 rowing boats struggle for supremacy.
Heals

London’s leading furniture store is a showcase for the best of British design. There is a pleasant café at the back of the 3rd floor.
Heaven

London’s best-known gay venue has several bars and dance floors beneath Charing Cross station.

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