The Kings Road (0.5 miles / 0.8 km)

Sloane Square and The Kings Road house a number of one-off boutiques and designer stores that exude sartorial elegance, in addition to a number of internationally recognised shops, including the flagship Peter Jones Department Store.

Sloane Street (0.7 miles / 1.13 km)

If you are looking for designer stores, look no further than Sloane Street. Christian Dior, Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Armani, Alberta Ferretti, Nicole Fahri and Katharine Hamnett are all within doors of each other. There are also a number of exquisite specialist lingerie stores including Rigby & Peller on Hans Road and La Perla on Sloane Street itself.

Knightsbridge (1 mile / 1.61 km)

Knightsbridge is not only home to Harrods and Harvey Nichols but also home to other well known high street shops and boutiques. There are also a large number of top quality restaurants and bars here.

Oxford Street (1.9 miles / 3.06 km)

Oxford Street is the main area in London where you can spot all the High Street stores. From Marks and Spencer, Debenhams and John Lewis to Boots and W.H. Smith. This is perhaps why many consider this as the centre of London.

Oxford Street runs from West to East while the Regent Street runs from North to South, bisecting the Oxford Street. The crossroads where these streets meet is known as the Oxford Circus. The section of Oxford Street that runs between Marble Arch and Oxford Circus is truly a shoppers' paradise. Visit this section to explore the world famous department store, Selfridges, second only to Harrods in London.

Regent Street (2.5 miles / 4.02 km)

Named after Prince Regent, Regent Street is one of the major shopping streets and thoroughfare in London's West End. It is also the home of the famous Hamley's Toy Shop.

Regent Street is owned by the Crown estate and is one of the grandest looking streets in London. The shops located here are more upmarket and expensive than those on the Oxford Street. In addition to Hamley's, Regent Street houses the Liberty department store, the oldest department store in the world.

Carnarby Street (2.7 miles / 4.35 km)

Carnaby Street houses some of the finest branded designer clothes, hip cafes and bars, cosmetic shops and boutiques in London. Diesel and Animal, in addition to a horde of other famous contemporary clothing outlets are a must-see.

Convent Garden (2.8 miles / 4.51 km)

Covent Garden of today is a big favourite with visitors, with its pedestrianised piazza, open-air cafes, stylish shops, markets and street entertainers.

The Covent Garden is also a heaven for the shoppers with High Street outlets including the Oasis, French Connection, Hobbs, Marks & Spencer, Mango and the like. Neal Street also houses contemporary fashion outlets like the Office, Foot Locker, Size etc.