The sheer variety of shops on Oxford Street make it the place to be if you want to explore the best of what the UK high street has to offer. As well as just about every big high street name, there are a number of restaurants. With so much to do, you really could spend a whole day here.
For decades, the name Oxford Street has been synonymous with great shopping. Home to over 300 shops and restaurants, Oxford Street is the location you should be heading to for some retail therapy in London. Shops on Oxford Street stay open later than most high streets and many tend to close between 8 pm and 10 pm, Monday to Saturday. Opening hours on Sundays are from around 12 pm to 6 pm, though each store may differ slightly.
The Oxford Street flagship store of the British retail giant is located at the Marble Arch end of the street. It is the largest M&S outlet anywhere in the country and boasts everything from clothing to food and furnishings. The shop is divided into ranges for every customer, so you can find the collection that works for you. Don’t get confused with Marks & Spencer Pantheon, a smaller store found at the opposite end of Oxford Street.
Selfridges opened on Oxford Street in 1909 as a ground-breaking department store and now offers over 540,000 square feet of retail space. It is the second biggest retail premises in the UK, after Harrods. Housed in a Grade II listed building, Selfridges offers luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, technology and great food. Shop the latest must-have styles, then take time to relax with delicious food and cocktails in Selfridges art-deco-inspired café or French bistro.
Located next to Oxford Circus Underground Station, the House of Fraser flagship department store brings the very best designer names to Oxford Street. Brands in the store include Barbour, Ted Baker, Vivienne Westwood and Armani. The men’s department in the shop is the biggest of any House of Fraser, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for the latest designer fashion.
Topshop’s flagship store on Oxford Street is split over three floors and occupies 90,000 square feet. You’ll find Oxford Street exclusives, including a vintage shopping section. Inside you’ll also find a hair salon, nail bar, Blink brow bar, personal shopping and much more.
Zara’s flagship store opened its doors in 2015 and is one of five Zara shops on Oxford Street. The high street brand has a lot of famous fans, including the Duchess of Cambridge, so you know you’re shopping in style!
Finally, Primark, Oxford St West, is one of the largest Primark stores you'll find, with a huge variety of great value shopping, from fashion to homeware and beauty.
