Hamleys

3 reviews
- 0870 333 2455
Hamleys is one of the grandest and most famous toy stores in the world, and attracts around five million visitors every year.It all began in 1760 as “Noah’s Ark”, when William Hamley set out to open Read more about Hamleys
Harrods

3 reviews
- 020 7730 1234
Harrods is one of the largest and most famous department stores in the world. Originally opened as a grocers’ in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrod, it moved to Knightsbridge in 1849. The store famously Read more about Harrods
Abercrombie & Fitch

2 reviews
- +44 (207) 297 9400
The UK flagship branch of Abercrombie & Fitch is located in London’s West End shopping hub. Read more about Abercrombie & Fitch
John Lewis
- 0117 959 1100
As a brand, John Lewis is universally loved in Britain - there aren’t many departments that they don’t do superbly. Read more about John Lewis
Liberty of London
- 020 7734 1234
Recently revitalised and rejuvenated, Liberty of London can be recognised by its imposing Tudor-style exterior off the hustle of Regent Street. Read more about Liberty of London
Harvey Nichols
- 020 7235 5000
The third in a mighty triumvirate of London department stores, Harvey Nichols is the sleeker, less hectic cousin to its rivals. Read more about Harvey Nichols
Selfridges
- 0800 123400
If you’re a Londoner, there really is only one department store - Selfridges. Read more about Selfridges

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Famous Department Stores in London

While you may not have the money to buy what they have to offer, London's iconic stores make for some of the best window shopping in the world. Browse our company profiles here to find out more.

Although the London landscape is dominated by its attractions and historical architecture, it's also being supported by the monsterous department stores, namely Harrods and Hamleys. Visit either for a world of choice - making them hives of excitement over the Christmas period - but if it's toys of any sort you're after, Hamleys is your best bet. There're seven floors worth of toys, for crying out loud. Harrods is home to the simply outrageous in extravagance. The world's first domestic lion was purchased from Harrods. It's here you go to if you want a massive blow-out - their in-store restaurant even does caviar. London's shopping departments are behemoths of the shopping world.

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Hamleys

188 - 196 Regent Street, London, Regents Street, W1B 5BT

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Abercrombie & Fitch

7 Burlington Gardens , London, Mayfair, W1S 3ES

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Harrods

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Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, London, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ

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Liberty of London

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