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Where to Shop in London
If you are looking for the best shopping experience in the UK, then you should be heading for London. As Paris and London, New York, is a great place to buy and has the best variety of shops and markets.
Most major international brands British found in shopping areas of Oxford Street, Regent Street and Knightsbridge. Those who have some serious spending money should go to New Bond Street and Sloane Street, that is home to some of the shops of Britain's most exclusive. Carnaby Street is another area to gravitate toward and provides a pleasant pedestrian area with many shops painted colorful unusual.
If you're a music fan and like to find rare vinyl records, then you should go to Soho, where you will find a number of shops covering all types of music. Book lovers do not have to go far as Waterstone's and Borders are in London. For electrical which should be directed towards Tottenham Court Road and Hatton Garden jewelry is a must.
If you're after a bargain that should be addressed to one of the many city markets. In North London is the arcade market is open every Saturday and offers a wide variety of organic and specialty foods. Besides food are many market selling antiques and precious objects for your home and kitchen. You'll also find jewelry, books, music and ceramics in Arc de Mercado. Camden Market is another market in north London, which is open 7 days a week and is based on a mix of people attracted by its reputation for ethnic arts, crafts, jewelry and second-hand clothes. Once the largest markets in North London Wembley is the market that only is open on Sunday – here you will find over 500 stalls selling everything from sportswear to lingerie and all electrical items. This market is also very popular for those looking for auto parts and accessories.
South London offers a mix of the markets. Bermondsey Market is open only Friday 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., but is the place for antiques and there you will find many dealers and collectors. Brixton Market is one of the largest in Europe food markets in the Caribbean and is open Monday to Saturday. Greenwich Market, open Monday through Saturday, offers handmade items, including paintings and ornaments. For fancy clothes and to see some of the up and coming fashion should be addressed to Gabriel's Wharf, which is Tuesday through Sunday.
The market Portobello Road is a vibrant market interesting that sells a wide variety of items. It may not be as large or lively as Camden, but it is definitely worth a look. Saturdays are the best days to reach all the stall holders are off compared to the week in which its mainly fruits and vegetables. Saturday there is a wide selection of stalls of clothing everyday clothing for more alternative clothing. There are also a number of antique and second hand places selling a variety things.
Wherever you choose to shop in London, make sure you are using a pair of comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking in question. You will be able to use the tube to move, of course, but from my experience, once you have chosen the area that can spend all day walking. Fair when you think you made another store or post catches your eye, so be prepared and leave the stilettos at home!
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