Shopping in London

Grab a top bargain at London's markets

London's markets sell everything under the sun, bustling places of noise, confusion, and, for the initiated, bargains galore! I've got my insider's eye on what to buy where, which are the best and which are pure tourist traps worth avoiding.

Read more: London's markets: guide to the best markets in London

 

The best places to buy the best stuff for the best prices

 

Shopping in London is, at its best, unrivalled anywhere on earth. Beautiful items are available for all budgets, from the mass-produced fashion item to the most carefully-produced individual handicraft: somewhere, somehow, you can buy it all in London. And no matter what the exchange rate is, you can always find bargains... IF you know to know where to look. Want to avoid the tourist traps and shop like the locals? Read on, and I'll tell you how.

 

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All about tax and how to get a VAT refund

 

Or,  how to get money for nothing. A guide to save you even more money on your trip to Europe.

Read more: Top tip: Save a fortune on tax!