Lucie Aurore
When you shop in London you get a serious dose of retail therapy for there is nothing here that you literally can't get your hands on. For a holistic shopping experience below are the best picks.
Boxpark is literally made out of boxes. Refitted and artfully recreated, these shipping containers are creatively plonked under the elevated Shoreditch High Street Overground Station. A contemporary favourite mall that has a number of popular shops as well as restaurants, this shopping destination is just as interesting to marvel as it is to explore. Installed in the year 2011, Boxpark has a number of different brand outlets such as Dockers, Evisu and Nike. The restaurants here are also popular for both shoppers and those simply hanging out for it is houses famous names such as Chop'd and Crussh Bukowski Grill and café Foxcroft & Ginger.
The Brent Cross Shopping Centre is the first of its kind to be established in Great Britain for it opened its doors 40 years ago in the year 1976. People back then hardly believed of a shopping mall concept, but 4 decades later, this centre is still thriving in the shopping arena and plans are underway for a major renovation. The mall retains popular names of a number of trusted department stores maintaining a sense of loyalty among dedicated North London shoppers. To add to the flavour there is also a few specialist shops in the mix such as an Apple store, Haviana's flip flops and Kate Kuba shoes. There is also free parking available for shoppers which is again a huge plus when it comes to shopping in London.
Brunswick is yet another old shopping complex which started predominantly as an experimental retail and social housing complex. Established in the year 1960 the Brunswick was considerably neglected for 2 whole decades after which it received a 24 million dollar facelift that brought it booming back to life. The combination of the old and the new give Brunswick a characteristic charm. Although even today the mall retains its 1960 character, it certainly is brighter, inviting and a whole lot more popular than it was when it was first constructed. Most of the retail outlets found in this mall are of the high street chain variety. Popular brands you will find here include French Connection, Benetton, Joy, Space NK, Hobbs, Oasis, etc. Catering to the elite shopper, there are plenty of classy restaurants that complement this shopping scene and the age old art house Renoir Cinema is the crowning glory of this building.
For those of you who have opted to stay in one of the hotels in Bayswater London, the Whiteleys Shopping Centre is an excellent choice for shopping. This mall has a total of 44 stores including an array of popular brand outlets. Just 3 minutes from the Berjaya Eden Park London Hotel you can be guaranteed some comfortable shopping when you choose this hotel.
