{London Calling}

HISTORY UK: The V&A is the world’s largest museum of decorative art and design and holds 4.5 million objects. Henry Cole, the museum’s first director, printed the world’s first Christmas card in 1843.

Rania Papakosta: I love this shop!! You can find unique ornaments and decoration pieces. It's not really affordable but still it's a lovely shop!

Fiona McKenzie: Have a wander around Dean's Yard while in the area. Marvellous to see the back of the Abbey!

New York Habitat: GREAT place for fresh food! Go there around lunch time, you will be more than satisfied after trying all the good stuff they sell here!

M.G. Siegler: A truly excellent, old school bookstore. Worth it to see the interior alone. Also great selection of books about the UK.

Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Great for scoring unique gifts, or just have some tea at one of the cafes. Read more.

Vogue: Don’t miss Harrods’ magical Christmas window display, featuring a steam train rolling its way through the windows with each carriage depicting a different scene. po.st/pOXejx Read more.

Yves D: Love it! Visited while the Manolo shoes exhibition! To die for! Check pics for more and stay updated to what they have to show every month

Amos Zeeberg: Cardamom bun is excellent. Good tea. Stylish. Seating not especially comfortable.

Aris Galatis: If a Beatles fan then it's must visit. Conveniently located next to Sherlock Holmes' museum and Regent Park. Plethora of band themed products from t-shirts to cups to other memorabilia. Good prices

Richard Gregory: Once the home of the London Mod scene, Carnaby St. is steeped in London fashion history. Have a stroll down the smaller lanes like Kingly Court & Newburgh Quarter to find smaller, independent stores. Read more.

Simon Willison: Hidden under the huge escalator that goes up through a model of the earth near the Exhibition Road entrance... a moon rock! From the moon!

Yu-Mei: Portions are hearty. Share the main courses and you can save space for pudding.

Louis Vuitton: Alfie’s is London’s largest indoor market for antiques, vintage, and 20th century design – a true treasure trove of treats. It boasts mid century modern furniture, vintage handbags and fine jewellery. Read more.

Tharindu Palihawadana: Go online 4 hours before and order books online to be picked up at arrival , will receive upto 15% discount

Alanoud Y: The cinnamon roll latte + the date & butterscotch cronut were both divine

Karen: This shopping area is clearly for those who have plenty of money to spend. It's a great area to walk through if you want to admire the beautiful design of the shops.