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.

Ordered a few framed posters on their ecommerce site. They have so many collections you won't find…read moreanywhere else really. Received my order in a timely matter. Satisfied customer!

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The Hands down, surefire, absolute, undoubtedly, without question best thing about this place was…read morethat one of the sales staff matched the wallpaper. Her shirt bore the exact same color and pattern and part of the decor. It was incredible. Besides this delight, I have little feeling for the Blue Door - it failed to catch my eye, make me swoon, whisper sweet nothings into my ear and so forth. This place sells a lot of slightly upper end, touristy and non-touristy dishwear. If you're feeling like your tea set is a bit boring, you might find something here to jazz it up. It won't be cheap, but it won't put you out an arm and a leg either. The mugs of touristy type are different than those you see in every souvenir shop, but they're still just mugs with bobbies and Big Bens. Towards the back there are some purses, pillows and gift items. My friend bought some London-y mugs for her grandmas and we skit-skedaddled out of there.

I just came back to Toronto yesterday from a 10-day Europe trip in London, UK and different parts…read moreof France. My husband was attending a conference near the Imperial College so I was tagging along and sightseeing on my own in the city. It was my first time in London, UK. We stayed at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt hotel, a fantastic hotel by the way. Most importantly, the WIFI service was swift with no hiccups. Since it's right across the Tube station Gloucester, it was relatively easy for me to get around. I was in London for a total of 3 days. I spent the first two days covering the majors attractions and shops including the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum (my favourite), the Twin Towers, the Tower of London, the Westminster Abbey, the Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Harrods ... I'm sure you know the rest. I reserved my last day in London for more souvenir shopping. Before the visit, I aimed to get a couple of English fine china tea sets, one for my mother, and one for myself. Both of us are big fans of red teas. We are not coffee drinkers, so breakfast tea in the morning has been a staple for us. As a first time visitor in London, I found it difficult to find affordable English china tea sets with traditional prints. There were the overpriced ones but very pretty royal collection chinaware at the official boutique near the Buckingham Palace Gate. But I think most tourists like me would unlikely be willing to drop a few hundreds British pounds on a teapot. I started googling in the hotel for places nearby that sell affordable chinaware. I came across the Blue Door in Notting Hill. I decided to bid on the Blue Door for my last chance to get the tea sets that I desired with the limited time that I had. The store did not disappoint and I was so glad that I found it. Most items in the store were reasonably priced. I was attracted to Notting Hill not just because of the store, but also the large number of antique shops and the flea market there. The location was also very convenient. Hop onto the Tube and get off at the Notting Hill Gate station and you'll find your way. The staff at the store was super helpful. The lady who helped me package my teapots took great care of the merchandises. Since I bought two sets of teapots, cups and saucers, one with a traditional red & pink rose pattern, the other one with classic blue floral prints, she also tossed in a English telephone booth magnet for me. I regret that I did not get the silver plated toast holders. They were used in the hotel for serving toasts in the hotel which I thought was very British. You don't see them very often in North America so they were new to me. If you are tired of visiting landmarks, museums and monuments, give the Blue Door in Notting Hill a try. I'm sure you'll find something you like there. It definitely satisfied my chinaware needs.

This is a unique ship situated in hampstead just across from hampstead heath train station. The…read moreshop carries an eclectic array of items ranging from leather handbags, to pashminas and embroidered blankets and jackets, to fun and innovative toys for children. The shop is small but has a good location and items are decently priced. Sometimes there is a sale going on. The lady wasn't the friendliest but may have caught her at a bad time. I always like looking in this shop. They could do with better lighting.

We visited this store seven days ago - and although it's a small store, it has a nice selection…read morewithin the space constraints. The jewelry and the cashmere shawls were particularly appealing.

Such a cute market! Loved all the little vendors and shops. So many different things to see, eat…read moreand buy. Worth a stop if you are in London, also in a cool area!

We loved this market. We went on Saturday, which I believe it is open only on Friday and Saturday…read more Much less crowded than the Borough Market, which you can barely move through certain sections during peak hours (though great selection). I enjoyed a quiche. My daughters enjoyed strawberries topped with Nutella. We all shared a fish and chips meal from Poppie's which I highly recommend. Probably the best fish and chips we had while in London. There are olive bars and paella and all sorts of amazing foods to enjoy. Also pick up a Notting Hill bookstore linen tote while you are there.

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.

I've been dying to go in here for weeks now. The store front is enticingly decorated. all red and…read morefilled to the brim with...well everything really. So I finally go in last week. And yes the name is true. If you want to know what everything your house or garden or friend could ever need looks like in one store, then squeeze in here and be amazed. Its a little house ware, garden, kitchen, accessory, childrens, gift shop crazy-ass full place all shoved into this long store. Just be careful not to bump anything or you might trigger the largest rube goldberg machine ever!

This is one of the most charming shops I have ever seen. You can buy there almost everything that…read moreyou need to decorate your household, however, the offer looks just so lovely that I would just look at that without using. Everything is colourful there and it's Alice in Wonderland atmosphere. The staff is dressed magically and you simply want to spend the whole day there just enjoying the supernatural image. It's like Harry Potter's Diagon Alley. WOw!

This quirky shop sells all manner of household items as well as a small selection of jewellery and…read moreaccessories, but not your usual run-of-the-mill stuff. The items are bright and colourful with modern and unusual designs. A great place for a different and memorable house-warming or wedding gift for someone with uncommon tastes.

I ordered flowers from New York for a couple friends of mine. I requested a picture before delivery…read morebecause I've had bad experiences with international florists in the past. The bouquet was true to the website and I'm really happy. Shaila did a great job and I would love to use Avalon again in the future.

Major rip off artists. My son and I went to pick up some flowers. We wanted just a few stems which…read moreelsewhere is usually £2-3 max. They charged me £10 for 3 stems and an ugly wrap. Pics attached. Don't trust them to help you as their main motive is to make sure you walk out with a big bill. The really sad part was the disgusting way they wrapped the flowers with no work ethic whatsoever. Watch out.