Oxford Street
Oxford Street runs from Marble Arch to Tottenham Court Road and is arguably the place for high street shopping in London, high streets brands from John Lewis to FCUK flank the almost mile and a half long road.The street started life as a Roman highway connecting Hampshire to Colchester, and until the late eighteenth century was surrounded by grass, fields and tranquility. Now Oxford Street is beating at the heart of the city of London.
TopShop
Address: 216 Oxford Street, London W1D 1LATelephone: 020 7636 7700
Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus
Sells: Clothes and Accessories for men and women
TopShop in Oxford Street London is one of the busiest fashion stores in the UK, it is certainly the largest. The fashion store caters for both men and women - TopMan for menswear. The store previews catwalk fashion and has an instore VJ (video jockey) and often has live band performances.
John Lewis
Address: 278-306, Oxford St, London W1C 1DXTelephone: 020 7629 7711
Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus
Sells: Household Items, Clothes, Cosmetics, Accessories, Stationery, Electronic Goods, Sports Gear and Jewellery
The John Lewis Partnership encompasses the department store John Lewis and the supermarket Waitrose. The company are within the top ten for the UK top retail businesses and are renowned for high quality and customer service. The Oxford Street branch is the flagship store for the Partnership and offers a wide range of products covering a range of prices. The store have a different demonstration or offer every few weeks from cooking demonstrations to make up classes and facials.
Virgin Megastore
Address: 14-16 Oxford Street, London W1D 1ARTelephone: 020 7631 1234
Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road
Sells: CDs, DVDs, Books, Magazines, Videos, Computer Games, Electronic Goods, Mobile Phones
Virgin Megastore offers all products based on or around music and television, there are facilities instore that allow you to listen to the music before you buy and the store stocks music to cover every taste. Virgin Megastore Oxford Street, have regular live performances from bands and musicians, as well as signings from celebrities promoting their books - please note that often performances require ticket entry, refer to the Virgin Megastore website for further details.
Selfridges
Address: 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1ABTelephone: 087 0837 7337
Nearest Tube: Marble Arch and Bond Street
Sells: Clothes, Cosmetics, Household Items, Electronic Goods, Stationery, Books, Food and Drink, Jewellery and Sports Gear
Selfridges stretches from Duke Street to Orchard Street occupying one of the largest spaces on Oxford Street. The store is world famous for its lavish window displays particularly at Christmas and with over a million products on offer, Selfridges contains a days worth of shopping. Offers and demonstrations are always on at the London store, for further details about what to expect visit the Selfridges website.
Next
Address: 201-203 Oxford Street, London W1D 2LFTelephone: 020 7434 0477
Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus
Sells: Clothes, Household Items, Jewellery and Accessories
Next is a UK chain of stores established since 1982 that sells contemporary and classic fashion for men, women, children and designs for your home. The stores have a reputation for quality and value for money and are located throughout the UK. The Oxford Street branch now offer a wedding list service.
Marks and Spencer
Address: 458 Oxford Street, London W1C 1APTelephone: 020 7935 7954
Nearest Tube: Marble Arch
Sells: Clothes, Household Items, Jewellery and Accessories, Food and Drink
Adjacent to Selfridges, Marks and Spencer on Oxford Street is the largest store out of the 400 the company own throughout the UK. Marks and Spencer was founded by Michael Mark and Tom Spencer in 1894 and has since grown in to one of the best loved stores in the UK, offering good value for money and quality goods.
NikeTown
Address: 236 Oxford Street, London W1C 1DETelephone: 020 7612 0800
Nearest Tube: Marble Arch
Sells: Sportswear and Sports Equipment
The Oxford Street branch of NikeTown is the flagship store for the UK, it is divided in to buildings, like a 'town' all surrounding its very own central square. NikeTown holds a weekly event often inviting sporting personalities to the store to meet fans and be interviewed. For further information check out View London
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