Top Rated Shopping in London

Although this looks rather small and unassuming from the bustling pavement on Piccadilly Circus, wander inside and you'll find five floors of sporting goods to make your eyes pop out. All manner of sporty gear including Gortex jackets, tennis rackets, golf clubs, cricket bats, gym equipment, tents and swimwear - you name it, and they've probably got it. This flagship store is huge, so ask one of the friendly and well-trained staff members for help and they'll send you in the right direction. This store has a long sporting history and it seems one they're keen to maintain.

Located in Covent Garden Market, Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop is an independent store that was set up in the 1880s, and has enjoyed immense popularity ever since. Although it stocks many things children love, the creations that have most contributed to the store's fame are the toy theaters and miniature theaters that are a hot favorite. The toy theaters at this store take inspiration from sources as varied as Dickens' Great Expectations and Cinderella. Their other wares include dolls, puppets and books.

Located at the Covent Garden, the Jubilee Market is a unique shopping spot in London, a place that is always abuzz with locals and tourists. The market serves a three-way function from Tuesdays through Fridays, it is a general market, on Saturdays and Sundays an arts and craft market runs here whereas Mondays find the place rife with antique products and dealers. Drop in as per their timetable and you will never be disappointed. The marketplace is also home to a currency exchange center, florists and some cool restaurants like Tutti Frutti Creperie and Peter's Snack Bar.

Covent Garden is a historic district that is famous for its street performers, shops, restaurants, bars and theaters. The most well known attraction in the area is the Royal Opera House. Before it became the capital’s premiere destination for entertainment and leisure, Covent Garden served as the largest fruit and vegetable market in England. Currently, the Apple, East Colonnade and Jubilee markets are held in the piazza area. Visitors can browse through antiques, artwork, jewelry and clothing that can be found among the market stalls.

Neal's Yard Dairy, a tiny shop in Covent Garden neighborhood, offers a great variety of specialty cheeses and other dairy products. They are involved in the entire cheese making processes, right from the farm where the cheese is kept to mature till it is bought by the customer. Ensuring that their patrons receive the best quality cheese, Neal's Yard Dairy has gained popularity for the variety and quality of cheese it sells. Popular recommendations are Montgomery's Cheddar, Colston Bassett Stilton and Appleby's Cheshire, but if you find yourself spoiled for choice, an expert assistant will be on hand to help out. They also sell fresh bread and other gourmet foods.

Foyles is not for those who are used to run-of-the-mill and impersonal bookstores. The store has gained a place in the Guinness Book of Records for having the largest shelf area! There are excellent opportunities for leisurely browsing through its huge stock. The layout is peculiar and you may have to spend a while wandering around its many floors before finding what you're looking for. But, as long as you've got the time, Foyles is endlessly fascinating. Famous for their literary lunches and various events, with the likes of Will Self and other popular authors, it's well worth dropping by.