Oxford Street Shopping

Charing Cross main station is here where the major train lines and underground merge at this location. Charing Cross Station is about a two minute walk to Trafalgar Square, a major London tourist attraction.

Oxford Street is also home to the many designer
shops such as; Debenhams which has an excellent coffee shop on the lower floor. Close by is John Lewis, another fine retail establishment, and closer to Marble Arch is my favourite; Selfridges.

Plan on spending several hours here just browsing the many floors, then take in afternoon tea before moving up the street to Marks and Spensor, which I think is a British institution.

Close by is the Marble Arch underground station - you can get to Marble Arch using the tube Central Line. All the above department stores are within easy walking distance of Marble Ach, Bond Street, and Piccadilly underground (tube) stations. Although you will save time using the London underground, you'll see so much more by taking a red double decker bus, where you can hop-on and hop-off.

The Street’s present name comes from the Earl of the same name who, in the 18th century, bought up much of the surrounding land in order to develop it. This development continued until the early 20th century and resulted in the thriving shopping areas of high end designer label shops and boutiques we see in London's West End.

With neon lights everywhere in the area there is a commercial buzz of activity in the West End with plenty of businesses just ready to relieve you of your cash, so spending wisely, and buyer beware is the golden rule.

You may remember that the Street also takes it’s place on the British Monopoly board as part of a set with Bond Street and Regent Street.

Topshop:
Top Shop is An absolute visit for younger generations, but even more maturer women find at leas something to love in this mecca of West End fashion at decent prices too. This flagship TopShop on Oxford Circus is a quite a mad house about to happen, but definatlely has the very best selection.
216 Oxford Street
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Underground: Oxford Circus

John Lewis:
This is the place to find all the necessities for your house, fabrics, kitchen wear and everything sewing. This a Londoners favourite, you have to love it!
278 - 306 Oxford Street
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Underground: Oxford Circus

Selfridges:
Inside and out, this fabulous department store is one of the best on the Street. The food halls alone are great as are the fashion displays.

Some of London's most imaginative displays can be seen at this store, especially over the Christmas season. My research shows that at one time, one million pounds worth of diamonds were put on display in the ground floor window.

Selfridges draws thousands of people through its doors throughout the year and especially at Christmas time. One of London's Fashion shows were set against the backdrop of the car park of Selfridges, and the footage was live streamed online. Take a peek.
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400 Oxford Street
Underground: Marble Arch

Marks & Spencer:
This beloved reliable outlet for comfy, cotton underwear for men and women has really kept up with the times with top quality designer clothing.
458 Oxford Street
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Underground: Marble Arch

Debenhams:
Debenhams on Oxford Street is the flagship store for the company, and has 153 stores spread across the UK and Ireland and all items are available online. I should mention that Debenhams itself has a convenient coffee shop at the lower level, as well as a good restaurants on other levels.

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Underground: Bond Street

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