DK Travel : London : Shopping

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Gabriel’s Wharf

Shops in riverside Gabriel’s Wharf display hand-painted glassware, fashion, interiors, jewellery and ceramics.
Gieves and Hawkes

Purveyors of fine, handmade suits and shirts to the gentry since 1785, this shop is one of the best-known in a street of expert tailors. Off-the-rack clothes are also available.
Hamleys

London’s largest toy shop sells everything from dolls to computer games. Worth a visit just to see their fabulous window displays.
Hamleys

The five storeys of London’s largest toyshop contain just about anything a child might want, from traditional puppets and games to giant stuffed toys, models, arts and crafts supplies and the latest electronic toys and gadgets. There are also plenty of delights here for adults who haven’t managed to let go of their childhood.

Hamley’s
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.
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
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.
Hi-Fi Experience

One of the best stereo and home-cinema stores in a street full of electronic equipment shops.