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Knightsbridge - London |
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The energetic area of Knightsbridge is located in London’s City of Westminster and offers shopaholics countless opportunities to get that satisfying shopping high! Surrounded by prime real estate, Knightsbridge has gained a reputation for its exclusive designer shops, upmarket fashion boutiques and elegant restaurants which make it one of the most sought after residential areas in London. Knightsbridge itself which has relatively few corporate offices and rather more restaurants and shopping outlets, provides shoppers with a lively yet relaxed London atmosphere in which to spend time with their family or with that special someone. Of course synonymous with Knightsbridge is its Harrods and Harvey Nichols department stores which draw Londoners and tourists alike to this shopper’s paradise.
Popular Stores
Harrods: 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL (Tel: 020 7730 1234)
Spanning the length of 6 football pitches and home to 300 departments, the monumental Harrods department store in Knightsbridge is a shopping experience like no other. Everything one could possibly want to buy can be found amidst this 7 floor building be it clothes, jewellery, electronic items, cosmetics or toys. Harrods also has an impressive food hall which is a great place to take a break from ones shopping excursions. The main store is open from 10am (1000hrs) to 8pm (2000hrs) from Monday to Saturday and on Sundays is open from 12 noon (1200hrs) to 6pm (1800hrs). Harrods can be directly accessed from the Knightsbridge London Underground Station.
Harvey Nichols: 109 - 125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ (Tel: 020 7235 5000)
The flag ship branch of Harvey Nichols with its exclusive outlets and designer shops such as Alexander McQueen and Versace can also be found in London’s Knightsbridge area and has earned a reputation of being one of London’s trendiest luxury department stores. While prices may be too steep for some, it provides a great setting to do some serious window shopping as well. The store is open from Monday to Saturday between 10am (1000hrs) and 8pm (2000hrs) and on Sundays is open from 12pm (1200hrs) to 6pm (1800hrs). The nearest car park to Harvey Nichols is the NCP underground garage at Cadogan Place in Knightsbridge.
Designer Stores
Other popular and not to be missed shopping outlets in Knightsbridge include designer shops such as Cartier, Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana and Jimmy Choo.
Cartier: 188 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9QR (Tel: 020 7235 9023)
Chanel: 167 - 170 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9QF (Tel: 020 7581 8620)
Dolce and Gabbana: 109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ (Tel: 020 7201 0980)
Jimmy Choo: 109-125 Knightsbridge, Lonodn SW1X 7RJ (Tel: 020 7823 1051)
How to get to Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge London Underground Station (1 minute walk)
Hyde Park Corner London Underground Station (8 minute walk)
Sloane Square London Underground Station (15 minute walk) |
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