Cardinal Place is a small shopping and dining complex just outside Victoria Station's Underground…read morelifts on Victoria Street and of course opposite the stunning Westminster Cathedral., it consists of a few shops, places to eat and banks including Bill's, Marks and Spencer and Lloyds, to name one of each. The complex did seem quite modern, well laid out and staffed well for a small complex of its' size, and the location being in Victoria, central London and a short walk away from Westminster (or one stoop on the tube right next to it) is pretty handy too. It might not be a huge building, and it might not offer much which can't be found not too far away (which is actually quite typical of London) but it is a cool, albeit bang-average place. 3* - Useful but doesn't particularly stand out as special.

I love that Cardinal Place has just enough of everything that you need in one place…read more I know it sounds lazy, but I only get 1 hour of lunch break and I'd rather not have to spend 20 minutes walking from shop to shop with little browsing time. Cardinal Place = problem solved! Want a Birthday card? M&S will sort you out. Wrapping paper too. Present? Thorntons Chocolates and L'Occitane - fab Lunch? Boots (meal deal £3.50) or M&S (yum) - sweet Clothes/shopping spree? Topshop is 10seconds around the corner - awesome! I sound a bit sad, but really this is a cool shopping centre when you are tight on time (or just really lazy)! (Also - much as it annoyed me at first - you cannot smoke under there any more, so it's clean too :D )

We had time to kill and wandered in here from the Victoria station. Not a lot to do here and the…read morestores were OK. The food court was meh. But time was killed and I am thankful for that.

It is a very convenient shopping center by the coach and train stations. It is big and it is very…read morecrowded to start this review. Either you may find the place handy ( especially if you want to kill time while waiting for your departure) or a bad suggestion if plan is to meet a date. It has the whole second floor of fast food dining options. You will see different kind of retail stores on its ground floor. Anything that you may need for your travel (out of emergency situation) can be found here. We came in here ( a walk from our hotel)as my sis -in law had rushes due to an allergic reaction and me for a replacement for the lost prescribed eye glasses reasons. We were able to see a pharmacy store that served to both our needs. Like a typical commuter station center, it also offers services like massage in a chair service, shoe shines service, flowers , etc. Only one thing that turned me off about this place, I did not like that I need to pay a coin to get into their restrooms.

I was looking for a free rooftop view of London and learned about this place from YouTube travel…read morevideos. It does not disappoint. All you have to do is find the elevator and go to the highest level, and since the elevator is mostly glass, you can get amazing views of St. Paul's Cathedral just on the way up. When we went around 10am on a Saturday in late August, there was barely anyone there. Maybe it was a combination of it still being early and not that many people knowing about it. It's also only about a 3 minute walk from St. Paul's Cathedral which you can get amazing views of from the rooftop as well as other notable sites like The Shard and The London Eye. And since it's outside with low panes of glass, you can take unobstructed photos. You can even get amazing shots on the ground floor because of the contrast between old vs. modern architecture.

Spectacular view of St Paul and surroundings from the rooftop terrace. There is a glass elevator to…read morethe 6th floor of this new office building shopping center that takes one to this hidden gem of a place. On a clear day the views are awesome of St Paul's Cathedral Dome and the rest of London. One can distinguish several key buildings and landmarks from above.

Fulham Broadway is a small shopping centre, located in the Fulham/Chelsea area of London, it is a…read morecouple of minutes away from Stamford Bridge and built into Fulham Broadway Underground Station, which is pretty handy. The mall does only have a small number of stores, but I still like it. It looks fairly good from the outside, on the inside, it looks like 90% of shopping centres and doesn't stand out. Retailers here include all major mobile phone providers (Three, O2, EE, Vodafone) as well as Sainsbury's. There is also a Metro Bank. In terms of food and drink, there is Wagamama, Nando's, Starbucks and a couple of other brands. It is pretty useful to have this so close to Stamford Bridge, meaning you can grab something to eat/drink before or after a game, or stop by and get some essentials while waiting for the traffic to die down. 4*

Fulham Broadway Shopping Centre looks great from the outside but I always feel like there should be…read moremore to this place than there actually is. I suppose for the area, you don't need that many shops / facilities but, still, with the Southside Shopping Centre only a 10 minute bus ride away, this place has some stiff competition. There's a huge Sainsbury's inside the shopping centre and some good restaurants and of course a cinema (a Vue cinema). There's also a Zavvi and a bookshop. It's a very simple shopping centre, only a few floors and the tube station entrance can be reached from within. Generally, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this shopping centre. It's convenient for Fulham locals but if you don't live close by then there's no real point of going here at all...

What a beautiful area of London! In 2015, I stopped into a Jamie Oliver restaurant with my auntie,…read moreher friend, and my American cousin for another round of drinks with some food. Loved seeing the array of shops, eateries, and just take in the beauty of the architecture as well. Everyone we came into contact with was friendly, and prices were comparable to what you'd get around London. Lots to see and peruse!

We enjoyed our week stay in Covent Garden. We took full advantage of the Covent Garden Market,…read morevisiting in several occasions. The Market is picturesque with lovely flower carts by the entrances. Historically, Covent Gardens were the gardens for the convent. Today, the beautiful enclosed market hosts various vendors that change regularly. The market is a great way to connect with locals. We went to the market four times during our visit. On Sundays, various art vendors set up and we visited with a local fossil dealer and purchased a couple fossils. We loved our dinner in one of the nearby cafes. On Mondays, antique dealers set up and sell various treasures. My husband bought me a vintage bracelet. We also watched a quintet play in the atrium. We found a few reasonably priced souvenirs to take home for gifts. Plenty of great restaurants surround the Market. We ate at several places and enjoyed our meals. The Market always seems to be new and people were friendly.

Huge mall that was just a few blocks from where I was staying. When I say huge I mean huge. I want…read moreto say there in two gigantic buildings and there are multiple levels as well. Full of the name brand stores as well as a few mom and pop stores as well. There's also a gym, apartments, an awesome food court, and more. The food court is much better than your average mall food court. The options are restaurant quality and plenty of options. Awesome place to buy whatever you need or just to grab a meal.

Holy moly, one of the largest malls in the western hemisphere with 450 shops and 2.6M sq feet! :-)…read more About the same size as King of Prussia mall in Pennsylvania or American Dream outside of New York. Used the online map to find our way around the multiple stories and complex. Not a lot of sitting spots if you need a break, and very busy in the afternoons. Convenient tube station right next to it of course ;-)

Located in the heart of the Square Mile in London,this covered market dates back to the 14th…read morecentury featuring a selection of boutiques,shops, restaurants and bars. This is also where a scene for Diagon Alley in the first Harry Potter movie was filmed.

While trying to plan our trip to London and seeking out places we wanted to visit - Leadenhall…read morepopped up as a place to visit and it is absolutely worth it It is a covered market, and known for a couple of reasons, namely being one of the oldest markets in London and it has served as the inspiration for Diagon Alley as well as being featured in several movies! And for good reason, the quaintness and charm of the architecture is rather marvelous. There are plenty of eating, drinking and shopping options in the area and I appreciated the mix of tourists, locals and workers from the nearby financial district. But most of all the charm of the market makes this a must visit while in London!

This was such a cute shopping center in the city. Loved walking around to see all the holiday…read moredecorations and lovely businesses. We sat for a drink under the heaters just to take a little break from exploring and walking all day. It was lovely.

Stumbled across Hay's Galleria with a holiday market while visiting in December 2024 which led to…read moreone of my favorite pop-up adventures out there. This holiday market was so nice and definitely a bit more upscale and organized compared to others. My favorite park was the ski lodge bar that was smack dab in the center. They had a full bar and it felt like you were in a small ski town. It's fairly small where you could enjoy a complete walk within twenty to thirty minutes, but it was very aesthetically pleasing. Curious what it looks like outside the holiday season.