Right in the middle of Oxford Street, Oxford Circus Underground is the destination of thousands of shoppers every day. The station is connected to the Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines.
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.
The Langham Hotel
1C Portland Place, W1B 1JA
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Liberty's Chocolate Shop
Regent Street, W1B 5AH
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Langham Hotel
1c Portland Place, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, W1B 1JA
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The Deutsche Borse Photography Prize
Photographers' Gallery, W1F 7LW
20th February 2009 - 12th April 2009
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19 - 21 Great Malborough Street
London,Westminster,
London,
W1FMap
3 minutes walk from Oxford Circus Tube
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Right in the middle of Oxford Street, Oxford Circus Underground is the destination of thousands of shoppers every day. The station is connected to the Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines.
