Shopping · Our pick in London
Harrods
Knightsbridge landmark
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Image courtesy of © Ruth Sharville · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Harrods
Harrods has traded on Brompton Road since the 19th century, and its terracotta building, outlined in lights after dark, is a Knightsbridge landmark. Inside are floors of fashion, beauty and homeware, and the Food Halls, with their tiled ceilings, are a sight in themselves. Check the store’s website for opening hours and visitor guidance. Knightsbridge station is a short walk away.
Why it's on our list
- Food Halls
- Luxury brands
- Lit up at night
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Harrods before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Harrods are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- KnightsbridgePiccadilly0.2 mi4 min walk
- Hyde Park CornerPiccadilly0.4 mi9 min walk
- South KensingtonPiccadillyDistrictCircle0.6 mi11 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank0.4 mi8 min walk
- Taxi rank, Harrington Road0.6 mi13 min walk
Black cabs can also be hailed in the street: a lit yellow TAXI sign means the cab is available.
Key sights
- Buckingham Palace0.9 miWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Westminster Abbey1.5 miWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Leicester Square1.6 miWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Trafalgar Square1.6 miWalk 33 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 15 min
- London Eye1.9 miWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Covent Garden1.9 miWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The British Museum2.1 miWalk 42 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Shard3.3 miCycle 21 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Tower of London3.8 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 31 min
Main rail terminals
- Victoria0.9 miWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Paddington1.2 miWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Charing Cross1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Waterloo2.1 miWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Euston2.4 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 21 min
- King’s Cross St Pancras2.7 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 23 min
- St Pancras International (Eurostar)2.7 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 23 min
- London Bridge3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 28 min
- Liverpool Street3.7 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 30 min