While London is known for its multicultural atmosphere and rich history, the city is also one of the most popular destinations in the world for shopaholics! From designer fashion to toys for the young and the young at heart, shopping in this lively capital provides plenty of retail therapy for the entire family. One of the best locales when it comes to shopping here is undoubtedly Regent Street.

Situated in the heart of London, in the West End area, Regent Street can be easily reached via the Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus stations. Stretching from Oxford Circus to Piccadilly Circus, this popular area is around 2kms in length and is a great place to visit for both casual shoppers and serious shopaholics alike! Amidst the many retail outlets and stores you will also find a variety of bars and restaurants where you can sit back and enjoy a relaxed meal and drink, after a long day of shopping.

The area is particularly popular with fashionistas looking to purchase the latest designer clothing and fashion creations from the world’s leading brand names. Mango, All Saints and Reiss and Zara are among the high street stores you will find here, while Armani, Anthropologie, Massimo Dutti, Calvin Klein and Jaeger also provide plenty of designer clothing.

Those travelling with children or who long for those carefree days of being a child should definitely head to Hamleys, one of the most famous toy shops in the world! Liberty of London department store should also be on your “must visit” list when exploring Regent Street and its surroundings as should the UK Apple Store and the Burberry Regent Street, which is the largest Burberry store on the planet.

If you visit during the month of November, be sure to witness the Regent Street Christmas lights ceremony which usually features celebrities helping to turn on the lights along this famous area. Within walking distance from here are some of the capital’s other famous shopping locales including Bond Street and Oxford Street.

Travellers planning to indulge in a shopping spree when on holiday and in search of suite hotels London, that are within walking distance of Regent Street, can stay at The Langham London. Located in the West End area, it is one of the premierluxury hotels London has to offer and lets you experience the very best of this vibrant capital.