10 Best Shopping Malls in London

Covent Garden brings together shops, cafés and bars in restored market buildings around a pedestrian-friendly Piazza. Street performers add live energy, while the historic architecture, market stalls and mix of boutiques make it suited to visitors who want shopping, food and atmosphere in one central London setting.

Burlington Arcade is a historic 19th-century covered shopping arcade connecting Piccadilly with Burlington Gardens. Its high-end retailers include watch, jewellery and perfume specialists alongside other luxury boutiques, making it suited to shoppers and visitors who appreciate historic architecture and window-shopping.

Westfield London is a large shopping mall in Shepherd’s Bush bringing together high-street and luxury retailers, restaurants, cafés and entertainment. It suits shoppers and families planning a full day out rather than a quick visit. On-site facilities include a nursing room, changing tables, playground, toilets and parking options.

Duke of York Square is a Chelsea shopping and dining destination combining high-end boutiques, cafés, restaurants, outdoor tables and an art gallery. More than 30 shops, the Saatchi Gallery and a Saturday open-air food market give visitors reasons to browse, eat and explore the square on foot.

The Royal Exchange is a historic shopping and dining destination in the City, occupying an 1844 trading centre with a columned Pantheon-style façade. It brings together boutiques, restaurants and bars, with a strong luxury focus including watches, jewellery and clothing. The building itself is a draw for visitors interested in architecture, photography, afternoon tea or a calm pause amid the surrounding financial district.

The Yards Covent Garden is an urban courtyard surrounded by fashion and lifestyle shops, a day spa and eateries with terrace seating. Its tucked-away setting provides a more relaxed alternative to the main streets, while independent and boutique shops add variety beyond dining. It suits visitors planning an afternoon combining shopping, food, drink or beauty treatments.

Piccadilly Arcade is a refined covered shopping passageway dating from 1910, linking Piccadilly and Jermyn Street through a compact collection of upscale boutiques and gourmet shops. It suits visitors who enjoy architecture, window shopping and distinctive independent-style retail, with clothing, beauty, jewellery and art among the shopping themes found within the arcade.

Westfield Stratford City is a large East London shopping centre with more than 200 shops and restaurants, bringing high-street favourites and premium brands together under one roof. Alongside retail, it offers dining, a cinema, food court and family, guest, accessibility and parking services, making it suited to combining shopping with food and entertainment in one visit.

Canary Wharf brings together designer shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars, a grocery store and a cinema within a modern waterside district. It suits visitors combining food, drinks, shopping and a walk, with parks, scenic paths, public art and the Crossrail Garden adding space beyond the malls. The area is also a destination for work and leisure.

Hay’s Galleria is a retail and dining centre in a waterfront warehouse beside the River Thames. Its glass roof, historic stone architecture, boutiques, cafés and restaurants create a place to browse, eat or pause by the river. The galleria suits visitors wanting a calmer stop near London Bridge with views and distinctive surroundings.