Harrods
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Harrods | London's most famous store: luxury brands, celebrated food halls, and perfume, toy and jewellery departments. | 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. Monday to Saturday 10am–9pm, Sunday 11.30am–6pm |
| Harrods Food Halls | Sweets, chocolate, bakery and food from around the world. | Inside the store |
Shopping
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Street | London's best-known shopping street, home to Selfridges. | Central London |
| Regent Street | International stores, including Hamleys toy shop. | Central London |
| Westfield London | One of London's biggest malls. | White City |
| Bicester Village | Designer outlet stores outside London. | About an hour by train from Marylebone |
Landmarks and museums
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The British Museum | Treasures from the world's civilisations. | Free entry |
| Natural History Museum | Dinosaur skeletons and nature halls, minutes from Harrods. | Free entry, South Kensington |
| Buckingham Palace | The King's residence and the Changing of the Guard. | Watching the Changing of the Guard is free on set days |
| The London Eye | A giant observation wheel on the Thames. | Ticketed |
| Warner Bros. Studio Tour (Harry Potter) | The sets of the Harry Potter films. | Outside London; book ahead |
| Hyde Park | Central London's largest park. | Free |
Arab restaurants
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Edgware Road | Many Lebanese, Arab and halal restaurants. | Near Marble Arch and Hyde Park |
Tips before you go
- There has been no VAT refund on tourists' purchases in the UK since 2021, so budget with that in mind.
- Sunday hours at Harrods and most shops are shorter than on other days.
- The nearest Tube station to Harrods is Knightsbridge.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Harrods?
At 87–135 Brompton Road in Knightsbridge; the nearest Tube station is Knightsbridge.
What are Harrods' opening hours?
Monday to Saturday 10am to 9pm, and Sunday 11.30am to 6pm, according to the official website.
Can tourists get a VAT refund at Harrods?
No. The UK ended VAT refunds on tourists' purchases in 2021, and that is still the case in 2026.
Which London museums are free?
The British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and others.
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Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.