No trip to England is not worthy of a visit to at least one Marks & Spencer…read more If you are an American and unfamiliar with M&S, just think of it as the Trader Joe's of America when it comes to food M&S Foods sells all M&S brands. The biscuits (especially the shortbread) are not to be missed and you should save room in your suitcases. M&S (regular) it is like a department store. Great quality clothing for great prices. If you are traveling to England during your birthday month, make sure to sign up for the Marks & Spencer loyalty card and you will get a sweet treat or grapes free for your birthday. These are located all over the country and all over London. If you go during any holidays, it's even better.

I love the fact that this store has cashew butter in a glass jar. Amazing flavor & they get 5 out…read moreof 5 in my book just for that! I have to scour the planet for this stuff! They need to have better selection of protein bars. Decent price & helpful staff.

Harrod's is a London icon and a premier luxury department store and it is a shoppers dream. This…read morestore is massive and its known for the fabulous food hall, extravagant luxury goods, and it attracts roughly 15 million visitors per year. Harrod's also features a afternoon tea in The Georgian and it costs about $96.00 US dollars per person. We were here many years ago but I still remember the experience. It was very busy inside and we walked around for a couple of hours just looking and taking in all the beautiful products that were for sale. The architecture of the store is a stunning. We bought some souvenirs, and I also bought a purse and wallet while visiting. We loved taking pics with the life size Harrod bears. I had never been in such a majestic and exquisite store seeing so many luxury items. This store is definitely geared towards the elite and uber rich but we still managed to have a really good time. Service was ample although most of the employees we encountered were very busy hustling to locate items for anxious shoppers. A must visit while you are in London, just don't drop all your cash here.

You feel like you are in a different world when you step inside Harrods. A luxury mall with a great…read morefood hall, a Prada cafe, they make their own chocolate in the chocolate hall, and every name brand you can think. Our first stop was the dry bar. We have plenty of these back in the states but I had never been to one before, so It's pretty exciting for to me to say that my first dry bar experience was in Harrods in London! I tend to stay away from blow-dry places because not everyone can blow-dry thick curly hair. Kezia was the stylist and she was great!! She was so funny, paid close attention to detail, and this was one of the best blow-drys I have ever gotten! Next, we stopped at Burberry. She was wonderful, poise, and so knowledgeable about the brand. My husband loves his wallet. We then stopped at Louis Vuitton for a perfume. No one attended to us and it felt like they were judging us based on how we looked. Five employees walked right past us and not a single one acknowledged us. Finally someone did and when we asked her what the notes in the perfume were she googled it on her phone. Our shopping day wasn't complete without buying some sweets from the chocolate hall. Every type of chocolate you can think of is sold here and delicious taste!

Another good trip to this location. They have so many festive items, including; homeware, clothing…read moreand decorations. Great place for stocking stuffers and their bath bombs selection is one of the best! So many to choose from, including Disney and Christmas designs, all either £1 or £1.50! Staff on the floor are a bit useless and unwilling to help but the register staff were pleasant. As always - come early to avoid the crowds!

Your enjoyment or appreciation of this place is going to be entirely dependent on who you are, and…read morewhat your lifestyle is. I am not local (American) but I have lived in London as a young poor 20 something. Primark was a Godsend for me. It's also really interesting now that they have expanded into the states (although not where I live) to come back and see how it has changed. When I lived here and had no money this was my go to for anything trendy, or needed. When I moved back to America quite unexpectedly I went there to stock up on inexpensive suitcases to pack up my life and carry back across the world. Any fast fashion or trendy items, this was my go to. Needed something for my home that didn't need to be high quality, Primark. I got a job at AllSaints a few blocks away and we were supposed to wear their clothes exclusively, but we only got a 60% discount (that's a big discount but still not inexpensive for a college kid) so I got a lot of my work shoes here and they never noticed. Now that I visit as a tourist, it's my go to for things like I need an umbrella that I can leave behind when I go home, or it's raining and I didn't bring my raincoat with me today...or it's colder than what I planned for on this trip so let me stop by and grab a few pieces of layering clothes or a coat. The Disney selection makes me wonder why there isn't a Primark in Orlando (because they get very unique Disney licensed items). If you don't have a big budget or are in need of souvenirs, I also recommend Primark. But if you're looking for a luxury experience, this isn't for you. If you're anti fast fashion, please just skip this. It's busy and loud and sort of a cattle call at the till, but it's great novelty spot. The layout has shed over the years bit it's still a great spot for cheep gifts, replacing broken or lost items and getting an unexpected suitcase for any souvenirs if you are a tourist (my favorite suitcase going on 11 years was £25 from here & yes we got another this most recent trip) 3 stars because I've definitely had some weird experience here over the years but generally if you go in knowing what it is and what to expect, it won't disappoint you.

We were looking for a coat, and ended up here. This is your typical off-price retail store. Lots…read moreof different items at a discounted price. The clothes are sorted on racks by size and type. Like other discount stores, you can walk in not knowing what brands to expect. Because of the variety and size differences between brands, the racks are always a mess. Everything must be tried on for fit and functionality. The prices are nice, if you can find what you're looking for.

It was my wife's birthday i have ordered 12 different items. It said in the website it should…read morearrive in 5 days. 5 th day didn't arrive.6th i have contacted them didn't arrive evri by the way wortd delivery company you can't contact them .day 7 I contacted tkmaxx custemer service again they said sorry just wait. My wife birthday passed . I was checking the parcel every day day 12-13 goes on same story. At the end day refunded me which is i lost 14 days plus up to 14 days to get my money back. Ruined the birthday for me. I hope you dont do the same mistake. Sorry they offered me 10£ gift card for it all. I said keep it and spend it to customer service

I'm not what you would describe as an 'outdoorsy' type person but when needs must, and a camping…read moretrip is on the horizon, even the most ladylike of us have to invest in the proper attire. Kathmandu is the ultimate in getting kitted out for the world of outdoors. From hiking boots to waterproofs to biking gear, it even has yoga bits and pieces if you wish to indulge whilst on the hills. You can also buy camping equipment and travel accessories. I have to admit, shopping for camping excites me as much as shopping for drills and hammers but the staff in here are really friendly, helpful and made my visit quite appealing. That had nothing to do with the fact that the guys are very good looking of course! It is really great here for buying presents for friends who like to travel as it has everything you could ever need. I also bought some cool new gym gear which I wasn't expecting to find so that was definitely a bonus.

Brilliant shop for all things outdoors!…read more I recently bought a three season sleeping bag and some walking boots. The staff were every so helpful and knowledgeable - they knew all the relevant information to what sleeping bag I required and boots for a particular exhibition I was doing. They have all things from water purifying tablets, boots, pots, travel blankets, sun hats and much more! Perfectly situated in the centre of London.

This is a very good shop for those who love fashion for a reasonable price. The reason why I love…read morethe peacocks store in elephant castle shopping centre is because its nicely hidden away and not many people no its there so you benefit from finding what you want, getting bargains and having a pleasent experiance. This store specialises in womens, men range and lingerie.

This store has everything you got, for kids, womens and mens... the price is cheap compared to…read moreother stores, such as: riverisland or krisp. the quality of the clothes are reasonably good compared to the price and there are variety of new item to choose from. My no.1 store to shop because the clothes are good and cheap.

Primark is always my go-to for clothes shopping. They always have a great selection and the prices…read moreand reasonable. I feel like the quality of most of their items are also really good. I recently found some cute Miffy PJs! They have cute collabs with Disney and I've also seen Harry Potter and Hello Kitty items here as well. The store is huge and they have so many items other than clothes - travel, makeup, home, a small toy selection, etc. I always stock up on their pantyhose since it's like £4-5 for a 3 pack and they have a wall of different opacities and styles. I need these for work so it's the best deal. Everything is pretty organized and I believe the sizes that are out are all they have. You could literally spend hours in this store if it's your first time here, or if you just don't visit that often.

Product value is average But mainly winter item…read moreNeed to improve customer service Price should be down.

When in London, afternoon tea is a must…read more I booked a reservation with Fortnum & Mason a few months in advance but when we arrived on a Sunday at 12:30PM, there seemed to be plenty of open tables available. A live pianist played in the front entrance. Staff were kind and proper. They offered to hang our coats in the closet. Afternoon Tea came with refillable teas, sandwiches, scones, and desserts. A Savory Afternoon Tea was an option as well, which doesn't have any sweets. I enjoyed all of the sandwiches. Everything was equally delicious, except the Cucumber and Lemon Mint. The Suffolk Ham with English Mustard had a nice kick. The Egg Mayonnaise was a classic for me. The Coronation Chicken was a mini chicken salad in a sandwich. The Kames Bay Trout with dill Cream Cheese is a great combination. I'm not a huge scone person, but the savory scones were very good. The Fortnum Strawberry Preserve was our favorite. For the desserts, my favorite was the Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut Praline. The Hazelnut Praline cookie bottom was airy and crisp. The chocolate inside was a light mousse. All of the desserts were extremely fragrant. The Rose Eclair and Orange Mousse played no games. I also liked the Treacle Tart because of its nutty flavor. I was incredibly full that I couldn't finish the Coconut Loaf, which was my least favorite. For the price of £85 per person, it was well worth the experience and the quality of the food and the service. Treat yourself!

This was not just food. This was not just an experience of a lifetime. This was pure, unadulterated…read moreimmersion into the British Culture. The food here was fantastic and nothing I had experienced before. I'm obviously not one who partakes in Tea Parties all that often. But holy cow did this blow me away. The ambiance was upscale. You felt like a royal family while dining and eating the queen's favorite finger foods. The service was unfortunately subpar. But the whole experience is one of the few that can overshadow that fact. It's expensive. But well worth the price of admission.

One thing I will always do when visiting a place/country is to visit their food halls or food…read moremarkets. This was part of our walking food tour, and their claim to fame other than dating back to 1321, is being featured in Harry Potter as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron. But you should definitely visit for their variety of bars and pubs plus other shops & weekend markets (check their website for details). Great spot to visit anytime but especially if it's raining since it is a mostly covered venue.

Went here because it was in a Harry Potter movie and to admire the amazing architecture. It's one…read moreof the oldest markets in London dating from the 14th century. We went on a Saturday, but if you're there for the shops, they're open during the work week. Even then, there were still a lot of people there. We didn't stay long, mainly just took some photos and left.

Great for Chelsea girls, Austique is a sweet boutique that stocks a lot of dresses and other girly…read morefashion. But while some pieces are a bit too precious for me, Austique's roster of designers is quite unique and usually exclusive to the Chelsea area. The shop started out with a focus on Australian labels, and while they have since cast their net wider, you'll still find an interesting range of Aussie designs (including my fav, Camilla and Marc). They also have gifty items/accessories (scented candles, lux slippers, cashmere gloves etc) and a great lingerie selection upstairs.

Beautiful clothing collections in a beautiful store - great atmosphere to shop in - and love that I…read moresave every time I shop with my StyleCard!