London is a huge metropolis with an abundance of shopping malls. Our top three include malls that have both designer and high street stores as well as quirky independent boutiques offering fashions and gifts.

Westfield London Shopping Centre

Shepherds Bush’s Westfield Centre is perfect for day shoppers and families with plenty to do, lots of places to eat and a huge range of clothing, electronics and homeware stores. There is a Vue cinema within the shopping mall with children’s tickets starting at just 95p. The range of restaurants within the mall is huge offering Italian, French, Mexican, American and Oriental foods to name a few. There are also many fast food outlets to grab something to eat on the run.

Address: 020 3371 2300
Contact: Unit 4006, Ariel Way, London, W12 7GF
Website: www.uk.westfield.com

Covent Garden Market

Covent Garden Market is a covered area offering craft stalls, gifts, souvinirs and lots of ‘must-have’ items. It’s worth visiting just to soak in the atmosphere and entertainment in the area which often includes string quartets, clowns, jugglers and singers. There are also a number of high street and upmarket small stores selling gifts, health and beauty products and fashion. Within Covent Garden Market you will find stores like Lush and Octopus nestling in with luxury jewellers.

Address: Covent Garden Piazza, City of London, Greater London, WC2E 8RF
Contact: 0207 836 9136
Website: www.coventgardenlife.co.uk

Victoria Place Shopping Centre

The Victoria Place Shopping Centre is right next to Victoria Underground and Coach station with excellent transport links around the country. It’s a bustling shopping mall conveniently filled with clothing, souvenirs and gifts for every travellers need. In particular it has some excellent book and stationery stores including Paperchase and Waterstones.

Address: 115 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SJ
Contact: 0207 931 8811
Website: www.victoriaplaceshopping.com