Oxford StreetOxford Street is Europe’s busiest shopping street and one of the most magnetic London attractions.

 

Located in the heart of London's West End, Oxford St is filled with an awesome three hundred shops, spanning nearly one and a half miles. Most British high street shops open between 9.00am and 5.30pm, but the stores on Oxford Street open beyond those hours, with the majority opening late into the evening.

 

Some of the street's most famous shops include Selfridge’s (one of the world’s great department stores); a huge HMV store (the UK's biggest record shop); Topshop's flagship store, which is noted for the young female celebrity customers that frequent it;Marks & Spencer’s flagship store; the huge John Lewis outlet, which is the UK’s third largest department store; and Europe's largest Disney store.

 

Due to Oxford Street's prime West End location there are many other famous shopping attractions nearby, including the delights of Bond Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Carnaby Street. There is also a good chance that you'll bump into a celebrity or two while you're in the area!