London’s Heathrow Airport is one of the huge airports in the capital. If you have landed here and have more than 10 hours to kill, do not hang around at the airport. Pop into the capital city and shop as much as you can. Taking a taxi will be costly and can take more time than public transportation. The Heathrow express train is perfect to reach the heart of London within 15 minutes. A ride on tube station will take around 45 minutes, depending upon the area.
If shopping is your fervour, then taking a tube to Kensington Olympia will be an ideal choice. You will find a plenty of shops on Kensington High Street that will add fun to your trip. You will find several Kensington hotels for shopaholics too. These hotels provide easy access to many chic shops in the area, offering everything from clothes to household products. Keep your belongings at these London hotels and shop until you catch your flight at Heathrow.
Here are few famous shops to engage you in London:
Past Times
Past Times at the Terminal 4 of London Heathrow has all kinds of gifts and luxury items for tourists. Take inspiration from the time gone by, with a collection of historic pieces. Check the range of wooden crafted board and parlour games. Buy some gold or silver rings and get a series of images with animated effects.
Portobello Road Market
It is one of the finest antiques markets in London, offering everything from vegetables, fruits, clothes, music, ceramic to posters. Located in Notting Hill, this market is open from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, a large flea market is held here, offering books, exotic cooking ingredients, and second-hand clothes, all at bargain prices.
Kensington High Street
It is a stylish street in London, with branches of all chain stores in the city. It is less crowded than the West End, offering more relaxed atmosphere to shop. All recognisable stores on High Street like Marks & Spencer, Miss Selfridge, Next, and River Island are easy accessible from High Street Kensington tube station.
So, enjoy shopping near London Heathrow Airport by staying at hotels in Kensington.
In case of extended or delayed flights, travellers prefer to stay close to the airports to save travelling time from the city. During the stay, travellers feel bored, as they are not able to enjoy the glorious view and fun in the main city. But, if you are visiting London for short duration, you can still witness its glory near London city airport.