We visited Lambert on our holiday to London, it had good prices and friendly service so we picked…read moreup a few fun trinkets. However after paying, one of us checked the receipt and the full Visa card number and expiry date were printed on the receipt! This seemed sketchy as every other receipt always had the first numbers starred out. In calling the bank they agreed this was fishy and cancelled the card as a precaution. Just something to watch out for when shopping!

I love to buy cheesy souvenirs whenever I visit a foreign land. This is a great spot right by…read moretrafalgar square. This shop was perfect, it had everything I was looking for and more. No pressure to buy anything which is great. I walked away a happy tourist. I should also mention based on my shopping they are have the best prices around.

They had plenty of selections of shirts, sweatshirts, magnets, hats and other souvenirs. One of…read morethe bigger shops that I have seen in London. They were helpful in finding what I wanted and worth the value. I bought children's tshirts and magnets but there was so much more.

We specifically sought out Red Bus Shop because they have a pressed penny machine outside the…read morestore. It also happens to be located down the street from the London Eye. If you are a tourist and love photo ops or souvenirs then this store is a must. First of all there is a cardboard cutout stand of a bear and beefeater. This is great for families, friends, couples, and kids. Then inside, aside from every tea, shirt, or toy you would want to waste your money on, they have face masks of famous English people. The Queen, Meghan, Mr. Bean, James Corden... you name it. These are my favorite as I like to take ridiculous photos pretending to be them. I don't buy them. I just take pictures in the store. I'm a terrible customer. This store would be 10-15 minutes tops on your itinerary.

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.

Covent Garden is an area in West End with a collection of shops and restaurants. This is considered…read moreto be in the city of Westminster. All of the shops are high-end, luxury. Think Rodeo Drive in London. It's a fun area to visit and check out all of the amazing offerings that most probably can never afford lol. Another must-see for hitting tourist areas in the West End.

One of my absolute favorite places to shop when in London. I'll never pass up a chance to trek down…read moreto Carnaby street as the shopping and dining options are elite. For any one of my friends traveling into London I always recommend veering off a little to Carnaby. Over the years some shops have come and go but some of my favorites remain open. I'm a huge Great Frog lover and their shop is nearby, also for us rock n rollers I can't help stopping into The Rolling Stones Uk store. Lots of major branded stores but also cute local vendors and stores. It's a very walkable street and safe. Plenty busy so come earlier in the day to beat the crowds. Another pro tip is catching a reservation at dishshoom down here as I've found it easier to snag a reservation here than at their other locations. Plenty of dining options though and local stalls like Starbucks and Joe & the juice. It's a touristy street of shops but I love it - definitely bookmark this area on your must shop / see list when on this side of town.

Fun one mile shopping area and eating area in SOHO located in the west end of Westminster. No cars…read moreallowed, only pedestrians. After having a tasty snack at Pizza Pilgrims, went to the two story Rolling Stones store which was my favorite place on Carnaby Street. A bunch of boutique shops and found one bathroom and a drinking fountain. There was an old English style red phone booth containing an unspeakable object on the floor inside, good conversation piece for the rest of my trip. Welcome to London.

Highly creative, reasonable prices. Big selection of designs, some are in the gift shop of the…read moreTate Modern museum nearby. Post-it note origami. Umbrellas that change pattern when wet. Star Wars storm trooper bottle opener. Dinosaur bottle opener. Beer soap

We saw this on our way to dinner in London recently and we were curious what the name of the store…read morestood for. There was a very nice guy behind the counter who explained that it didn't mean the U.K. Sucked. The store is filled with lots of unusual items. I especially liked the color changing umbrella. I wanted to buy everything I saw. He gave me a great catalogue that you can order from. Drop by and see what great things they have.

This was one of my bookmarked shopping destinations while I was in London. Mostly because I…read morediscovered Vendula (purses, wallets, fabulousness) a few years ago and this is where their bricks & mortar shop is located. I'm so glad I made it! I arrived late in the day so many shops had already closed for the day, but I was able to shop at Vendula (yay for sales) and then I discovered Southbank Printmakers. OMG so many beautiful pieces. Definitely a area to peruse and relax a bit. Next time I'll allow for more browsing.

Good for something quick to eat and some little shops with nice stuff for gifts and artsy…read moreboutiques. The wooden sculptures are fun. Gabriel's Wharf has become highly popular with local workers, residents and visitors on the South Bank. The buildings in this intimate spot are actually old garages but now frequented by restaurants, cafes, shops and a whole lot more, overlooking the river - indeed, they offer a relaxing step back for local employeesa chance to escape the office. With Studio 6 providing the liquid refreshment. With great food from pizza to crepe, and some fabulous shops specialising in jewellery, art, sculpture this small area on the South Bank will inspire all who visit. Walk past, wander round..have a snack or a drink and take it all in.

This is my local bookshop and I love it. I go all the time, even if I'm not looking for anything…read moreit's good just to walk around. Unlike the super-bookshops on the Charing Cross and Tottenham Court roads, Foyles feels more personal, and it's reflected in the service. The staff really know their stuff and yesterday when I purchased a book I got a "Have a lovely day" as I received my change, a rarely uttered phrase in the service industry outside of the United States. My favourite part about it is that the R.R.P printed on the back of all the books is what Foyles charge so you know you're not being ripped off. Because this bookshop is so close to the Royal Festival Hall and The National Theatre, it has a particularly good selection of drama and theatre books, as well as travel guides, fiction, autobiographies, children's books, reference books, stationary and coffee table books. My only complaint is that as a lover of travel guidebooks, I like them to be arranged so that they're easy to find, and in this store they file the Australia and New Zealand books in the North and South America section. Apart from that, it's well worth a visit.

Foyle's. It's a…read moregreat, decent sized, well-laid-out bookshop on the Southbank. Staff favourites, variety, bestsellers and the off-the-beaten track books as well. Always a standards. Now, if they'd work out a deal with my alumni association, that'd be ideal.

With outsides the color of Robin's egg's blue and a net of twinkling lights gracing the window…read moredisplay, I felt drawn to Twice the Siren. Or maybe the it was that there were actual Sirens hiding somewhere and luring my with their eerie song. As my ship crashed to glistening fragment upon their doorstep, I took the fatal plunge and entered. Inside, the decor was just as pleasing as outside, but the merchandise was just normal. The nice kind of normal, but the kind of thing you can find many other places throughout the city. The more interesting items were Japanese wallets and such that always tend to be cute, yet not Hello Kitty overwhelming. It was 'moderately' priced, and I was 'moderately' enthused.

Twice the Siren sell clothes and little knick knacks. I don't really like the clothes in all honest…read morebut I'd say there are nice little gift ideas. From the outside, this place looks pretty normal but it's cosy and small inside, a nice little gift shop haven. Despite the sweet little gift ideas, I'm not sure I can give this place a superb review, it's OK but nothing superb and there's better things around the area to look at...

Cool, small little shop right on the corner. They have everything with the parliament logo or…read moretheme, from watches to bags to books to London maps to Christmas ornaments. Really a lot of gifts for almost any taste. Maybe more books than anything else. Prices seem fair.

This place is a hidden gem…read more From the outside you wouldn't think it was a florist but a nick nack shop for the home (they sell those too). They do a lot of creations for the TV world (ITV is opposite) but when you tell them what you would like and give them a budget WOW do they impress. Good priced, and the most amazing flowers you can imagine. Can not recomend this place more highly.