Why visit / Interesting facts:
- One of the world's most famous department stores
- Unique (shopping) experience
Time required: 60 minutes
Phone: +44 20 7730 1234
Web site: http://www.harrods.com/
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Saturday: | 10am - 8pm |
| Sunday: | 11:30am - 6pm |
Public transport:
- Piccadilly Line: Knightsbridge station
Address: 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL
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Photo: gerry balding
Things you need to know:
- London's most famous and exclusive department store
- It was established in 1849 as a tiny grocery store employing two assistants
- Today, it offers everything from food to fashion, furniture to sportswear plus 20 in-store restaurants serving every kind of cuisine imaginable from pizza to sushi
- An Egyptian theme decorates the central well, at the bottom of which is a shrine to Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Al Fayed
What to do there:
- Discover the exclusive store
- You might even do some shopping
- Must-see sights include the Food Halls, the Egyptian Hall and the Pet Department
Tips & Insights:
- After dawn you can enjoy the striking view of the building illuminated with 11,500 light bulbs
