London Attracts Visitors As Premiere Shopping & Tea Destination - Carnaby Street

Carnaby Street

A particularly good place to investigate is Kingly Court, located in a shopping center situated off Carnaby. The impressive three-floor center was recently converted to accommodate 30 specially-selected boutiques around an indoor central courtyard. Fur Coat No Knickers and Stromboli’s Circus are two wonderfully imaginative shops in Kingly Court that are worth a visit. Fur Coat boasts superb accessories from iridescent rhinestones broaches, to trim little hats of exceptional flair. Stromboli’s Circus is brimming with vibrant selections of glassware, shoes, handbags, object d’ art and treasures you won’t be able to resist.

Kingly Court hosts another secret shop that is known to locals, but just beginning to leek out to tea lovers, the splendid Camellia World Of Teas. Camellia’s is located on the third floor in the corner. Upon a glance, its brick and London-window facade will immediately compel you to step inside and take in the lovely and intimate shop, while deeply inhaling the heady tea aromatics. The shop is filled with exotic and quality teas surrounded by a tasteful décor and a few small tables for sharing a scrumptious afternoon tea with a friend. Camellia’s afternoon tea is superb and highly recommended. A casual and comfortable atmosphere make a perfect setting for chatting and sipping a cup of tea served from a silver British antique teapot. The cakes and scones are luscious and the Earl Grey tea is one of the best in London. While visiting, don’t hesitate to peruse the wide selection of excellent teas and ask questions about an unfamiliar variety. You will definitely treasure your memories and teas from this lovely and unique teashop.

Afternoon or high tea in London varies with the establishment. Visitors who prefer a decadent high tea in posh surroundings will appreciate the ultimate elite affair that takes place in the beautiful Athenaeum Hotel. The Athenaeum hosts a sumptuous and award-winning elegant Pink Afternoon Tea with corresponding delicate pink accents of sweets and décor to compliment this laudable tradition. The tea is a lingering event taking place over the course of two hours and in this gorgeous environment, it is truly a marvelous occasion. Be sure to make reservations.

Covent Garden and Westfield

London’s new Westfield Shopping Center, located by Shepard’s Bush Tube, opened to fanfare in October of 2008. Westfield is the largest upscale shopping complex in Europe and is of opulent glory. Every conceivable global brand name is in residence in this magnificent and modern architectural haven. Multimillion-dollar chandeliers grace the interior complex where Gucci, Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Versace are just a few of the upscale boutiques located in what is termed the Village portion of the center. The complex is so large it is almost a city onto itself. Grocery stores, pharmacies, food stores, restaurants and dry cleaning are only a small list of shops and services available. Westfield is truly astonishing and a perfect place to add to your London shopping excursions.