Backpackers Guide to London

Harrods and Hamleys

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Introduction

One of the things that people consider while choosing accommodations is convenient access to shopping centres. Aside from the numerous souvenirs and presents for loved ones waiting back home, visitors are naturally interested in finding unique items that may be more difficult to find outside of London. Convenient accommodations not only means that they can see more stores, but that it won’t be difficult returning to the hotel while carrying several shopping bags.

Harrod’s Department Store

A wide variety of clothes, apparels, and other related consumer goods can be found in the Harrod’s department store. Harrod’s has a wide array of products made of the finest quality. There are toys for the kids, designer bags and premium beauty products for the wife, gadgets and the most exquisite ties for the boss or husband. Indeed, busy tourists who only have a few hours to attend to everyone on their shopping list will appreciate how they can find everything they need under Harrod’s roof.

And of course, it helps that Harrod’s is one of the favorite shopping centres of the Royals—not that you’ll find the Queen of England browsing through the bargain racks, but it is an endorsement of the highest order that the store has met their highest standards.

Hamley’s Store

It is one of the biggest and best toy stores you will ever see, and the only difficult thing about shopping here is curbing temptation to buy everything in sight. Aside from popular toy brands, Hamley’s also houses local brands that can only be found in London.

There are toys for every age group—infants, toddlers, preschoolers, tweens, and gadgets and other fun activities for teens. Hamley’s friendly staff is also on hand to help you pick the best toy for a beloved child. The store also has giftwrapping facilities, perfect for parents who want to add that element of surprise and excitement and live for the look of surprised joy on their child’s face.

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