Must-see shopping in Kensington & Hyde Park

  •  Harrods store at night

    Harrods

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Garish and stylish in equal measure, perennially crowded Harrods is an obligatory stop for visitors, from the cash-strapped to the big spenders. The stock…

  • John Sandoe Books

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Steeped in literary charm and a perfect antidote to impersonal book superstores, this three-storey bookshop in an 18th-century premises inhabits its own…

  • Pylones

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    A burst of colour and Gallic creative exuberance, Pylones is always such a breath of fresh air, despite the location in a mall up the escalators at the…

  • Conran Shop

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    The original design store (going strong since 1987), the Conran Shop is a treasure trove of beautiful things – from radios to sunglasses, kitchenware to…

  • Pickett

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Walking into Pickett as an adult is a bit like walking into a sweet shop as a child: the exquisite leather goods are all so colourful and beautiful that…

  • V&A Shop

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Before checking out of the V&A, stop by the ground-floor shop facing the Cromwell Rd entrance and rummage through a stirring and very sharp display of …

  • Peter Harrington

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Over three floors, Peter Harrington has a huge collection of first editions, signed modern art prints (Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Bridget Riley,…

  • Harvey Nichols

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    At London’s temple of high fashion, you’ll find Chloé and Balenciaga bags, the city’s best denim range, a massive make-up hall with exclusive lines and…

  • Jo Loves

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Famed British scent-maker Jo Malone opened this shop in 2013, here on a street where she once had a job as a young florist. It features the entrepreneur's…

  • Church's

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Dating to 1873, Church's is a byword for elegant craftsmanship, manufacturing shoes that ooze quality and may even last you a lifetime (if pampered). The…

  • Penhaligon's

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Stepping through the door of this cute branch of the famous perfumery – dating to 1870 – is like walking into a floral spray of hyacinths, roses and…

  • Limelight Movie Art

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    This spiffing poster shop is a necessary stop for collectors of vintage celluloid memorabilia, nostalgic browsers or film buffs. Prints are all original…

  • Rippon Cheese

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    A seductively inviting stink greets you as you near this cheesemonger, thanks to its 500 varieties of mostly British and French cheeses. Ask the…

  • Peter Jones

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    An upmarket department store housed in a Grade II–listed 1930s building that occupies an entire block, Peter Jones's fortes are china, furnishings and…

  • British Red Cross

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    The motto 'One man's rubbish is another man's treasure' couldn't be truer in this part of London, where the 'rubbish' is made up of designer gowns,…