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With over 200 million visitors a year, more than 300 shops and 5 million square feet of retail space, Oxford Street lays claim to being London's busiest street.
The opening of Debenhams and Selfridges in 1909 marked the beginning of the street's dominance as a shopping centre. Amongst the chaos and bustle, retail therapists will find an oasis of calm in the area's unrivalled collection of department stores.
Debenhams has a great line in designer garments at more affordable prices. Look for Jasper Conran and Lulu Guinness. Who doesn't love John Lewis? From fabric to feather boas, children's toys to cutlery this store stocks the lot. They have a 'lowest price' guarantee so you can buy with confidence and the simple lay out means you won't spend hours searching for it either! Less intimidating than Harvey Nicks and more down to earth than Harrods, Selfridges is the department store of Londoners. There's an incredible selection of British and International designers available and plenty of great restaurants and cafes to chill out in if you get a bit tired.
Oxford Street also offers some of the best choice in terms of High Street fashion, if you can fight your way through the crowds. Among the best shops are inexpenswive but stylish Spanish favourites Zara and Mango, up to the minute trends at Topshop's flagship store and its male counterpart Topman, Benetton and French Connection or cheap and chic Swedish store Hennes (H&M). Hot on their heels is Nike Town - several floors dedicated to sports wear in every conceivable guise and colour.
Oxford Street is one and a half miles end to end.
Most shops open from 10am to 6 or 7pm. Many also open on Sundays from 11/12 to 6pm with late nights on Thursday. |
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Shopping Near Oxford Street |
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| London Shopping |
| Carluccio's |
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St. Christophers Place,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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1 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| Mrs Kibble's Olde Sweet Shoppe |
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St Christopher's Place,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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1 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| An old-fashioned, sugary-sweet, treat temptation Mrs Kibble's Olde Sweet Shoppe offers pure, unadulterated, candy-filled fun. Forget Flying Saucers, Rhubarb and Custard is the current, No ...More...
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Hotels Near Oxford Street |
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| London Hotels |
| Radisson Edwardian Berkshire |
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350
Oxford Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1N0BY
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1 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| Discrete, muted shades, wood-panelled walls, over 140 carefully designed rooms with free Wi-Fi and a number of airy public spaces in which to relax typify ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Mandeville Hotel |
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Mandeville Place,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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3 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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Event Near Oxford Street |
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| London Event |
| Keb Darge's Legendary Deep Funk |
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Madame JoJo's,
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Brewer Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1F
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15 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| London's best regular funk night by a mile, and the favoured party for a lot of London's best dancers. Keb Darge and his guests spin ...More...
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| London Event |
| Michael Stipe & David Belisle |
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Waterstone's Piccadilly,
203-206
Piccadilly,
Westminster,
London,
W1J
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16 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| Expect queues down Piccadilly as R.E.M. front man Michael Stipe and R.E.M's official photographer David Belisle sign copies of 'R.E.M. Photographs 2001 - 2007'. As ...More...
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Entertainment Near Oxford Street |
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4 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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9 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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Sights and Attractions Near Oxford Street |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| St Christopher's Place |
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Barrett Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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1 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| Coming across the pretty, pedestrianised streets off St Christopher's Place is like discovering an oasis of Continental cafe culture in the most unlikely place - ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Wallace Collection |
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Hertford House,
Manchester Square,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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6 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| Extensive private art collection.
Free art classes and workshops, talks and tours, bring alive to visitors the varied works of art on display in Hertford House ...More...
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Dining Near Oxford Street |
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| London Dining |
| 43 South Molton |
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South Molton Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1K
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2 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| This members-only club, restaurant and nightclub has a loophole – you can book a table for dinner. The intimate and nostalgic bistro and garden on ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Levant |
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Jason Court,
76
Wigmore Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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3 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| At Levant the theme is caring and sharing. This exotic eaterie oozes middle eastern charm and London chic and offers the chance to cosy ...More...
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Education Near Oxford Street |
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| London Education |
| Kenneth Turner Flower School |
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South Molton Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1Y
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14 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| London Education |
| La Cucina Caldesi |
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118
Marylebone Lane,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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6 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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Leisure Near Oxford Street |
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| London Leisure |
| Elemis Spa |
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Lancashire Court,
Westminster,
London,
W1S
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5 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| More than just a spa, the Elemis is a temple of touch, taste and smell. Using therapies from Bali, Tibet, Polynesia, Japan, Morocco and Thailand ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Nyumba |
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6-7
Mount Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1K
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5 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| Presided over by the outrageous, extravagant artist Michael Charalambous, Nyumba is not so much a unisex salon as a place of rest and relaxation, boasting ...More...
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Pubs Near Oxford Street |
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| London Pubs |
| Ye Grapes |
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Shepherd Market,
Westminster,
London,
W1J
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13 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| Built in 1882 this gorgeous Victorian pub could be the perfect spot for a night out, if you can find it, that is.
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| Hogshead |
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Dering Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1S
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4 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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Nightlife Near Oxford Street |
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| London Nightlife |
| Funky Buddha |
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Berkley Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1J
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12 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| London Nightlife |
| Mahiki |
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Dover Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1S
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13 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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| A favourite with young royals - Princes Harry and William, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been spotted here... all at the same time. And where ...More...
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Business Near Oxford Street |
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| London Business |
| Radisson Edwardian Berkshire |
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350
Oxford Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1C
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1 minutes distance from Oxford Street
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