London is a fabulous shopping destination that caters to all tastes and budgets. You get to explore high-street fashion, browse the chic boutiques, explore the huge department stores, riffle through flea markets and shop for the cutest curios at roadside kiosks overflowing with souvenirs and all sorts of knickknacks. But with so much choice you need to know where to go for what; check out this article on how to discover the best shopping destinations in London.

Westfield London shopping center | Image via Wikimedia Commons

This rather large mall has branches in Australia, New Zealand, and the US. In the UK, you will find the Westfield Shopping Mall in both Shepherd’s Bush and Stratford City. The mall is a one-stop destination for both high-end shopping and picking up home basics. Westfields is well known for its collection of over 200 stores among which are top brands such as Mango, Urban Outfitters, Apple, West Elm, and more. If you like picking up a few branded items, there are high-end fashion names too; Dior, Burberry, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton to name a few. Shopping is not all Westfield offers, there’s a gigantic cinema offering seating for a whopping 3,000 patrons as well as a food court, making the place a good spot to spend a day, especially on those cold rainy London days. To learn more about destination shopping and the best places to shop when on holiday, you can check out sites similar to Shopping in Focus and easily draw up an itinerary to feed the shopaholic in you.

An icon for high street fashion, Oxford Street is not to be missed when on a shopping spree in London. Home to a wide range of stores selling just about anything from fashion to homeware and technology, Oxford Street caters to all sorts of budgets. Some of the more popular stores there include John Lewis, River Island and Marks and Spencer. But if you want a really good browse of all the 300 odd shops on Oxford Street offer, it’s a good plan to schedule an early morning visit. This way you have plenty of time to start exploring before the crowds thicken.

If you love vintage items, are an artsy person or simply enjoy browsing through unusual objects, do pay a visit to charming Camden Market. Explore the range of vintage outfits, jewelry, crafts, shoes, unusual antiques and handmade items among others. There is also a very delicious range of foodstuffs to explore. Homemade jams, bakes and others promise to tantalize your tourist taste buds by treating you to some local specials.

This street is loved for its collection of luxury stores and boutiques, as well as some hidden gems you will be thrilled to discover. Explore the collection of designer stores including the likes of Brora, which is well known for its collection of the softest cashmere sweaters, The Conran Shop for exploring beautifully decorated spaces and Maje for a selection of well-tailored ladies' wear. And for when you need a break, do it in style at one of the hipster food outlets there. One in particular is the Purl Bar London where you can chill with your favourite drink.

Brick Lane located in Shoreditch is an exciting place to explore. If you love walking around exploring, checking out the flea markets, popping into quaint little shops, and discovering a few unique souvenirs, Brick Lane is not to be missed. The underground market there offers one an interesting browse for picking up a variety of items like jewelry, records, clothing, and other retro goodies that are a treat to explore.