A local’s guide to the best shopping centers in London, streets and areas for clothes, books, makeup candles, homeware and more with must-visit shops!
Let’s talk about the best shopping centers in London for clothes, makeup, scented candles, shoes, homeware and more today!
Whether you’re looking for cheap shopping malls or places to buy luxury clothes in London, you’ll find them all here!
The Best Shopping Centers in London and Areas for Fashion
I’ve written about plenty of cool places to go shopping in London, whether you’re looking for the best budget shops or British makeup brands.
But today, I really wanted to focus on shopping centers as well as a few of London’s most famous department stores.
From Westfield White City to Battersea Power Station, you have here lots of amazing shopping spots for cheap clothes, luxury scented candles, shoes, bags…
And even some of the best outlets in London!
Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station hasn’t been opened for long, and yet, it’s one of the best shopping centers in London for clothes.
Also for homeware, from scented candles to home decor, and it’s really got a very different vibe to our usual malls.
For instance, compared to Westfield White City, Battersea Power Station is a completely open shopping center.
It’s made of several parts which include a Zara Home, artisanal shops, and some really trendy clothing shops too.
If you’re looking for places to go cheap shopping in London, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend Battersea Power Station.
However, with its location in Nine Elms, close to Vauxhall, it offers some of the best views in London.
And if you’re ever looking for cool things to do in London during Christmas, Battersea Power Station gets a makeover with a huge Christmas tree and activities.
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Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: The Mall Wood Green
I used to be an East London girl, but that was before I discovered all the cool hidden gems in North London…
One of which is The Mall in Wood Green.
Wood Green is probably one of my favorite areas in London; not posh, but rather, super trendy and lively.
You’ll find one of the biggest TK Maxx in Wood Green, as well as Primark, Superdrug, Boots, H&M, and plenty of other brands.
The whole High Road in Wood Green is actually filled with shops.
And if you’re looking for the best cheap clothing shops in London, that’s where you have a Matalan Clearance.
Clothes there are really affordable.
Close by, you also have the Wood Green Library, which is simply one of the best free libraries to study in London, if you ever need a huge and quiet space to focus.
And don’t forget to pop by Addax, an incredible Turkish clothing brand that I love.
Again, super affordable, with really trendy shapes and patterns!
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Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Westfield White City
One of my favorite shopping centers in London for makeup and body care, Westfield White City is utterly posh.
It’s located close to Shepherd’s Bush in West London, and it’s one of the biggest malls in London.
There, you’ll find lots of luxury clothing brands from Burberry to Versace and even Jimmy Choo.
But if you’re also addicted to finding cool budget shops in London, you’ll also find Beauty Base there, which offers some of the cheapest drugstore makeup brands.
That goes from Technic to LA Colors, and even some LA Girl lipsticks and blushes too.
In terms of beauty products, you also have one of the best Superdrug stores in London at Westfield White City.
There’s also one shop you shouldn’t forget about when visiting Westfield White City: Bath and Body Works.
The first Bath and Body Works in London is located inside Next, at the end of the shopping center.
There, you can find anything from body lotions to the incredible Bath and Body Works candles, as well as shower gels, body mists…
Everything you need from this amazing American brand.
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Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Westfield Stratford
If you’re looking for cheap shopping malls in London, Westfield Stratford City is generally more affordable than the one in White City.
The vibe is very different; between West London and East London, there’s a clear difference in people’s income.
That’s why you’ll find one of the best TK Maxx in London at Westfield Stratford.
This TK Maxx is perfect to shop anything from cheap clothes to DW Home candles and even W7 nail polish.
That’s also where you’ll find some of the best halal pizza in London, at Pizza Pilgrims, and lots of coffee shops and high street brands.
And for those who love stationery, there’s Typo at Westfield Stratford, which is nothing but one of the coolest spots for stationery in London.
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Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Palace Gardens Shopping Centre
The Palace Gardens Shopping Centre in Enfield Town is one of the most underrated, yet best shopping centers in London for clothes, shoes, makeup…
The whole thing.
I used to visit Enfield Town, Edmonton and Walthamstow a lot when I lived in North London, and loved the vibe of the Palace Gardens mall.
There, you’ll find some budget shops such as TK Maxx and Poundland, as well as some really cool high street clothing brands.
Those range from Next to Office and River Island, and even an H&M store.
Just really an amazing place if you’re looking for cheap shopping malls in London.
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Cheap Shopping Malls in London: London Designer Outlet
At the beginning of the year, I lived in West Hampstead, at the border of Kilburn, and that’s when I discovered the London Designer Outlet.
If you’re looking for really cheap shopping centers in London for clothes, that’s a place you cannot miss.
At the London Designer Outlet – probably the most famous shopping mall in London for discounted shoes, bags and brands, you have everything you might wish for.
Want to find cheaper Kurt Geiger bags?
Cheap Yankee Candle scents?
From Nike to Adidas, and from Superdry to Tommy Hilfiger, there are plenty of cheap clothes at the London Designer Outlet.
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Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Harrods
Let’s keep going with one of the best luxury department stores in London; Harrods!
One of my favorite too, and with its Egyptian decor, it’s one of the cutest hidden gems in London.
From Penhaligon’s perfume to Fendi clothes, Harrods focuses on high-end, couture brands.
It’s clearly the biggest mall in London that you can find not too far from Central London, and you even have Hyde Park a few minutes away.
One of the most secret places in London, Belgrave Square, is situated close to Harrods, too.
Make sure to pay a visit to this quiet area!
In any case, if you’re looking for shopping centers in London for luxury makeup brands, clothes, bags, or even food, Harrods is the place to be.
There’s also one of the coolest pink cafes in London just across Harrods, Elan Cafe Hans Crescent, perfect to chill after a shopping sesh!
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Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Canary Wharf
There are plenty of cool things to do in Canary Wharf, and one of my favorites is paying a visit to the shopping center.
Mind you, it’s not the biggest mall in London, and it’s not the most luxurious, but it’s 50/50 in terms of lifestyle and clothing brands sold there.
I mostly like visiting the Canary Wharf Shopping Centre because of the cool street food shops you have there.
Aesop, Coach, Bobbi Brown, Dune, and even Clintons are some of the brands you’ll find there.
If you’re not aware, Clintons is one of the best places to get cheap Yankee Candles in London, and they also sell plenty of cool stationery.
There are also plenty of cool halal restaurants in Canary Wharf to pay a visit if you want to see views of London with the river and the skyscrapers.
Plus, one of the most secret gardens in London, the Crossrail Place Roof Garden is located there and completely free to access – perfect for a romantic date!
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Luxury Mall in London: Harvey Nichols
Another one of the best shopping centers in London for clothes, shoes and accessories is Harvey Nichols.
I’ve always felt like Harvey Nichols is more targeted at men, though, and you can really find those high-end, luxury clothing brands you might be looking for.
So if you’re looking for a really famous luxury mall in London, aside from Harrods, you have Harvey Nichols.
It’s the flagship of the brand, and elbows some really instagrammable cafes like Elan Cafe and Ore Cafe Brompton.
Harvey Nichols is also located really close to Harrods, and some of the best restaurants in Knightsbridge.
I’m talking Stone Island and Balenciaga, with some of the best streetwear clothes in London you can ever find.
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Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Oxford Street
Now, straying a bit from department stores and malls, you have Oxford Street, one of the best shopping streets in London.
Whether you’re looking for cool candle shops, Nike shoes or makeup stores, you’ll have it all there.
Oxford Street is literally the pumping vein of both luxury and cheap shopping in London, located between Soho, Marylebone, Fitzrovia, and Tottenham Court Road.
There, you’ll find one of the best scented candles, discounted designer clothes and homeware stores in London…
TK Maxx.
Again and again – TK Maxx just really is one of the coolest place to shop for cheap clothes, bags, coats, and accessories.
That’s not all.
Some of the best shops in Oxford Street are also the Disney Store, Dr Martens, and of course, the two huge Primark stores at each end of the road.
Lots of cool study cafes are located there too, which can also be the setting for a relaxing moment.
And, if you get hungry, you’ll find lots of tasty halal restaurants near Oxford Circus and Mayfair.
Of course, one shouldn’t forget Regent Street, which is literally perpendicular to Oxford Street and also carries some of the most luxurious brands in the world.
And if you’re looking for places to go luxury shopping in London, Mayfair definitely is one of the best places to do so.
Brands like Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Bulgari and Chanel can all be found on Bond Street, right off Oxford Street.
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Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Angel Central
Another one of the best shopping centers in London for clothes – and one of the most underrated! – is Angel Central.
It’s located in North London, close to Angel station and it’s that kind of open shopping center that you really feel good browsing.
Not really famous, more like a local mall, but definitely one of the places to visit if you’re ever looking for places to see Christmas lights.
You’ll find trendy shops like Typo, Uniqlo, Rituals or L’Occitane there – lots of accessories and body care in addition to clothes.
It’s interesting to note that there’s one of the most colorful places in the city, and one of the oldest, too, just a couple of minutes away: Camden Passage.
There, you have some cute coffee shops, including a great study cafe: Redemption Roasters, with its instagrammable basement decorated with Greek-inspired statues.
Islington High Street is generally an amazing place to go shopping in London, department store or not.
Some of the coolest charity shops in the city are located there, like my favorite, Oxfam, perfect for books and music.
If you’re the kind of person who loves buying second hand books and discounted designer clothes, pop by the few charity shops you’ll find near Angel Central.
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Famous Shopping Mall in London: Burlington Arcade
Now, if you’re looking for cheap shopping malls in London, Burlington Arcade definitely isn’t it.
On the other hand, that’s where you’ll find some of the best luxury shoe brands, clothing, jewelry…
Not a shopping center per se, but definitely one of the best hidden gems in London when it comes to luxury shopping.
At Christmas time, Burlington Arcade, located right off Piccadilly, gets a beautiful makeover.
Anyone looking for places to visit during Christmas in London should not overlook this one.
And while it’s indeed not a proper cheap shopping center, it’s still one of the best places to go shopping in London when you really want to splurge.
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Cheap Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Icon Outlet at the O2
Anyone looking for cool shopping outlets in London should not only pop by the London Designer Outlet.
You also have the Icon Outlet at the O2 in Greenwich, in South London, an amazing spot to do some cheap shopping in London.
It’s one of the most famous malls for anything discounted; from Tommy Hilfiger to The Body Shop.
I used to pay many a visit to the Icon Outlet before the Yankee Candle outlet closed, and that was precisely the shop I loved the most.
However, if you’re looking for secret spots to see the view of the Thames in London, Greenwich definitely is the spot.
One of the cheapest shopping malls in London, the Icon Outlet at the O2 really makes for a whole shopping experience, so definitely plan at least a half day there.
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Best Luxury Mall in London: Selfridges
I remember almost every time I went to Selfridges, which is strange, since I did go a good number of times.
Not at all the place for cheap shopping in London, but still one of the best department stores for whoever wants to treat themselves.
You’ll find some of the best macarons in London at Selfridges, at Pierre Herme and Laduree, below street level.
You’ll also find some of the most beautiful luxury clothes, with lots of high end makeup brands and perfume brands like Initio and Penhaligon’s.
If you’re ever looking for the best perfume shops in London, do not miss out on Penhaligon’s – really.
Selfridges is easily one of my favorite luxury malls in London, and you can get lost there if you don’t pay attention.
Louis Vuitton and Fendi bags, Morphe and Natasha Denona palettes, Penhaligon’s perfumes…
There’s everything and more at Selfridges.
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Biggest Shopping Centers in London: Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Like with the Canary Wharf Shopping Centre, good luck trying to find your way out of the Brent Cross Shopping Centre.
These are precisely two malls I always end up getting lost in, but it’s totally worth it.
Brent Cross is another one of the very best shopping centers in London for clothes, accessories, shoes, and cool street food spots.
Kurt Geiger, Lush, Allsaints, and even Clarks (which is one of the cheapest shoe shops in London!) – all are there and more.
Actually, there are 120 shops and 30 restaurants and cafes at the Brent Cross Shopping Centre, so when you go, plan to spend some time there.
And for those who love finding body mists and cool lingerie shops in London, you have Victoria’s Secret there!
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Best Shopping Centers in London: One New Change
One New Change is one of my favorite shopping centers in London, and filled with beautiful clothing and lifestyle shops.
One of my favorite shops there is Oliver Bonas, which you can find in quite a few locations in town, starting with Embankment and Finchley Road.
It’s that type of truly British shop at core where you can get some of the trendiest everyday clothes for females, as well as a few scented candles.
Books, journals, accessories – Oliver Bonas really is one of the best shops in London in my opinion, all things considered.
One New Change is located really close to St Paul’s Cathedral and the Strand, as well as the Tate Modern and the Millenium Bridge.
It is not only a famous shopping mall in London because of its stores – nope.
At the top of One New Change, you have a completely free rooftop, with a bar, should you wish to eat and drink something.
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Best Shopping Centers in London for Clothes: Carnaby Street
Carnaby Street is not a shopping center per se, but having the Liberty department store at the beginning of the street made me want to include it.
Other than that, Carnaby Street definitely is one of the best places to go shopping in Central London.
There, you have Monki, Dr Martens, Benefit, Too Faced, and used to house one of my favorite British shoe brands, Irregular Choice (sadly, it’s been shut down).
It’s also one of the most colorful places in London, if you just look up from the shop windows to see the multicolor houses.
As for Liberty, it’s a very famous department store in which you can get lots of luxury clothes, accessories and beauty products.
You will also find some famous perfume brands at Liberty, as well as the famous Liberty fabric.
And honestly, beyond just being one of the most complete shops, it’s also a place that showcases some of the most beautiful architecture in London.
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The Best Shopping Centers in London and Areas for Fashion
There you have them, all the best shopping centers in London for clothes, makeup, shoes, scented candles, bags and more!
Hopefully, you’ll have found here plenty of cool places to go luxury shopping – and cheap shopping!
I’ve tried to mention a good couple of places where you can also find discounted clothes and cheaper brands.
However, if you want to know more about places to go cheap shopping in London, check out a few of my other guides, starting with the best charity shops in London!