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Places to shop in London that are way better than Oxford Street part 2️⃣ 📍Camden Passage in Angel Shops I ❤️: ❤️ Haygen – for unique home goods and gifts ❤️ Loop – for beautiful yarns and knitting supplies ❤️ Le Coq Epicier – for French treats and wine ❤️ Inca Vintage – for amazing vintage finds ❤️ Antique Paper Company – for vintage maps and prints And visit the antiques market on Wednesdays for even more treasures! Follow me for more tips, and let me know in the comments if you want part 3️⃣ #london #londonshopping #thingstodoinlondon #londonantiques #explorelondon

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This is how Love and London was born and how it grew into what it is today ❤️ I absolutely love helping London tourists have the trip of a lifetime. Hearing how we’ve transformed thousands of people’s experiences here is truly something special. So if you're into no-nonsense tips and want to make the most of your London adventure, follow along! #londontrip #londontravel #londontips #londontraveltips

Avoid the crowds at Oxford Street -go shopping here instead 👇 📍Marylebone High Street Some of the shops I ❤️: @Sezane – Parisian style lovers, this one’s for you. @DauntBooks – A beautiful travel-themed bookshop. @Invarley – Great quality women’s activewear & everyday pieces. @Ohmycream.com – Clean beauty concept store. They also do facial treatments. @platformstore – A unique concept store that has 25 rotating brands. Follow us for more tips for your London trip! ❤️ #london #londonshopping #londonoxfordstreet #londontourist #visitlondon #londonmarylebone

CUTE LONDON POP UP alert ✨ ad @Kérastase are hosting their House of Gloss this week and you’re invited for hair touch ups, events and masterclasses, freebies and more 💅 📆 Pop up dates: 10th - 18th May, 10AM - 7PM (each day) 📍Location: 59 Greek Street, Soho (nearest stations are Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square) 👩‍💻 More info: House of Gloss website (linked in my bio) 🛍️🛍️ BTW: the first 50 visitors on Saturday the 10th will get a Kérastase goody bag with £50 worth of haircare treats 😍 Tag your friends who you think will love this 💁‍♀️💁‍♀️ #londonpopup #thingstodoinlondon #freethingstodoinlondon #london #londonactivities

✨ To celebrate their new Gloss Absolu range, @Kérastase are hosting their House of Gloss this week and you're invited for complimentary hair touch ups, events and masterclasses, freebies and more 💅 ad 📆 When: 10th - 18th May, 10AM - 7PM (each day) 📍Where: 59 Greek Street, Soho (nearest stations are Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square) 👩‍💻 More info: House of Gloss website (linked in my bio) Click the link in my bio to see the events and masterclasses and book your free spot asap before they get filled up 💁‍♀️💁‍♀️ 🛍️🛍️ FYI - the first 50 visitors on Saturday the 10th will get a Kérastase goody bag with £50 worth of haircare treats 😍 #Londonpopup #thingstodoinlondon #london #londonactivities

Indian restaurants that are better than Dishoom part 1 👇 📍Darjeeling Express – run by the incredible Asma Khan, this restaurant features an all-women kitchen serving home-style Indian dishes. Save this to your London folder and follow me for part 2! ❤️ #indianrestaurant #indianfoodlondon #londonrestaurants #explorelondon #thingstodoinlondon

London Pride Parade 2025 – 5th July 🏳️‍🌈 here are five things to know before going, according to @disabled_eliza ❤️ Eliza (they/them) has been to the parade day and even featured in it so here are their top tips for getting involved with London Pride even as a tourist. Let us know if you have any questions in the comments 👇 and follow @loveandlondon for more tips for your London trip! #london #londonpride #londonpride2025 #londonprideparade #thingstodoinlondon

Fun & vibey things to do in London this sunmer: 🥂 Grab a drink at a rooftop bar. Some I ❤️: Bussey Rooftop bar, Netil 360, The Rooftop at The Standard 🎷Listen to some live jazz at the floating bookstore Words on Water 🏞️ Wander along Regent’s Canal. It’s beautiful especially in the summer. 🚲 Go on a vintage bike tour with Tally Ho 🧺 Have a picnic at Primrose Hill Save this to your London folder and follow me for more tips #london #thingstodoinlondon #londonsummer #visitlondon #explorelondon

This is why we think you should skip Camden Market ❌ and visit one of these markets instead: ❤️ Maltby Street Market ❤️ Camden Passage ❤️ Lower Marsh Market Watch the video and Mel will tell you why these markets are much better alternatives! Visiting London for the first time? Grab our FREE London 101 Guide, which has everything you need to know before you come to this amazing city. Just click the link in our bio to get it. #london #londontips #thingstodoinlondon #explorelondon #londonitinerary #visitlondon

The moment you realise how overwhelming London trip planning is 😬 👉 But lucky for you, I’ve done the planning for you! My London Itineraries help you maximise your time in this amazing city. They include not just major attractions, but also hidden gems that only Londoners know, saving you HOURS of confusing research and planning time. ✨My updated 2025 London Itineraries are coming soon. They're getting a mid- year ✨ glow up✨ - I’m adding some new favourites must-visit spots and making sure all of my tips and recommendations are as up-to-date as possible. 👉 They'll be back on 12th of June, but in the meantime, join the waitlist and you'll get 25% off when they re-launch. (I’ll then email you when the itineraries are live, and I’ll also send you the discount 😉) 🔗 Just click the link in my bio to join! #londontrip #londontravel #londonitinerary #thingstodoinlondon

📌 Save this in your London folder 👇 If you love pirates you should definitely go to this limited-time special exhibition in Greenwich at the National Maritime Museum. Follow us for more unique things to do on your trip ❤️ #london #thingstodoinlondon #explorelondon #londonexhibition #londonmuseums

I said it before, and I'll say it again you can do SO much better than Oxford Street 😉 One of my favorite alternatives is just a few minutes away - Marylebone High Street. It has tons of cute, independent boutiques and a village-like atmosphere with fewer crowds. And follow me for more great shopping alternatives! ❤️🛍️ #thingstodoinlondon #londonshopping #londontrip #londontips

📌 Save this scenic walk to your London folder! Watch this video as Mel guides you through a stunning walk from 📍Little Venice to 📍King’s Cross, highlighting the hidden gems you won’t want to miss along the way ❤️ Visiting London for the first time? Grab our FREE London 101 Guide, which has everything you need to know before you come to this amazing city. Just click the link in our bio to get it for free 💌 #londonwalks #londontrip #londontravel #thingstodoinlondon