January in London
The London Guide take us on an insightful look at the London January Sales
You've put away the tree, the new year celebrations are over and its welcome to the new decade, 2010. Its cold and wet, the days are short and the kids are back to school; so what do you do? Well, as if you ever needed an excuse - you shop!
January marks the biggest sale period of the year in London, with stores marking items down as much as 70% off original prices. So with a bit of planning and hard work there are bargains to be found. Wrap up warm and take to the streets of London to find that perfect bargain. Below is just a small selection of London stores with famous January sales, along with sale periods and other useful information.
Hamleys Toy Store
London's most famous toy department store is on sale from 26th of December. Located at Regent Street in Oxford Circus, find that bargain for your kids- or the kid in you!
Selfridges
One of London's shopping institutions, Selfridges has inspired many international department stores, including the former Marshall Fields store in Chicago. Sales start of Boxing Day, 26th of December and run on throughout January. Located in Oxford Street, London.
Fortnum & Mason
If ever a store epitomised London, Fortnum & Mason would be it. Over six floors of treats for everyone from mother to grand-father. Sale begins 27th of December and continue throughout January.
Harrods
The worlds most famous department store opens it grand sale period on the 26th of December, with Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden joining store chairman Mohammed Al Fayed to mark the offical opening. Expect long queues on the first day of the sale, with people expected to queue overnight to be first in line the following morning. Continues throughout January 2010. Located in Knightsbridge, London.
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