36 x Shopping Tips in London

London is a true paradise for shopping lovers. Whether you’re looking for trendy boutiques, vintage stores, local markets or cozy bookstores, the city has something for every budget and taste. Discover literary treasures at the London Review Bookshop or head to the Bloomsbury Farmers' Market for fresh and local delicacies. Explore these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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Word On The Water

The Floating Bookshop

One of my favorite London walks leads to a hidden gem: Word on the Water. It's a quirky and cosy floating bookshop with a great selection of literary treasures.

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Sarra

Kassem

Oct 20, 2025

Stepney Market

Goats in East London

Make a day of the market of Stepney City Farm on Saturdays, with a petting zoo and a fantastic cafe using organic produce from local growers,

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Ramona

Liberoff

Oct 8, 2025

Reckless Records

Vinyl, CDs and tapes everywhere

"Reckless Records" is a gem in the heart of Soho, London. I've never found a scratch on any of the musical items here and believe me, I've bought many...

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Andrew

Bright

Oct 3, 2025

FOPP

If Aladdin's Cave was a record store

"FOPP" in London sells brand new old records for as cheap as £5 - and they also have an excellent range of new books. Very dangerous for the wallet!

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Andrew

Bright

Oct 3, 2025

Music & Video Exchange

No downloads here

"Music & Video Exchange" in London is a shop that should not exist in this day of the download but it so proudly does, chest out and head held high...

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Andrew

Bright

Oct 3, 2025

Billingsgate Fish Market

Seafood heaven

"Billingsgate Fish Market" isn't for the faint-hearted: it's only open until 09:00 in the morning, but this London market stocks up on the best seafood...

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Claire

Creighton

Oct 3, 2025

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