The best shopping centres in London in 2026 are Westfield London at White City and Westfield Stratford City, the two largest; Battersea Power Station, with shops in the restored power station; Coal Drops Yard at King's Cross for independent and design shops; Covent Garden's market and streets; and Brent Cross in north London.
London's big malls are on its edges: Westfield London in the west and Westfield Stratford City in the east, both on the Central line, with Brent Cross in the north. Closer in, the regenerated Battersea Power Station, Coal Drops Yard at King's Cross and Covent Garden mix shops with restaurants and things to see. For high-street shopping, see our shopping streets guide, and for the big names, the department stores guide.
One of Europe's largest malls, with a luxury wing.
Westfield London at White City has hundreds of shops, from high-street names to The Village, its luxury wing, plus restaurants, a cinema and department stores.
It is the easiest one-stop shop for the big brands.
Good to know: Go on a weekday morning to avoid weekend crowds.
Ariel Way, London W12 7GF
A giant mall next to the Olympic Park.
Westfield Stratford City sits beside Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with hundreds of shops, a huge food court, a cinema and a casino.
Combine it with the Olympic Park and the ArcelorMittal Orbit.
Good to know: Stratford station (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth lines and DLR) is next door.
Montfichet Rd, London E20 1EJ
Shops and restaurants inside a restored Art Deco landmark.
The restored Battersea Power Station houses shops, restaurants and offices in its vast turbine halls, with a riverside park, and Lift 109, a glass lift that rises up one of the famous chimneys.
It is as much a sight as a shopping trip.
Good to know: Ride Lift 109 for a view over the river; the Northern line stops right outside.
Circus Rd W, London SW11 8DD
Independent shops in Victorian coal stores, with kissing roofs.
Coal Drops Yard at King's Cross converts Victorian coal-storage sheds into a shopping street of independent and design-led brands, with restaurants and Thomas Heatherwick's dramatic 'kissing' roofs.
Granary Square's fountains and the canal are steps away.
Good to know: Walk on along Regent's Canal to Camden.
Stable St, London N1C 4AB
A historic market hall and surrounding streets of shops and street performers.
Covent Garden's restored 19th-century market building and piazza are surrounded by streets of boutiques, flagship stores and beauty brands, with street performers in the piazza.
Seven Dials and Neal's Yard are a short walk away.
Good to know: Explore Seven Dials and Neal's Yard for independent shops.
Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RF
London's original out-of-town mall, near Golders Green.
Brent Cross opened in 1976 as Britain's first standalone shopping centre and remains a popular mall for north-west London, near Golders Green and Hendon.
It is convenient for anyone staying in north London.
Good to know: Brent Cross tube station is about ten minutes' walk away.
Prince Charles Dr, London NW4 3FP
Malls beneath the Docklands towers, with the Elizabeth line.
Canary Wharf has several connected shopping malls under its office towers, with around 300 shops and restaurants, waterside dining and a busy events programme.
The Elizabeth line makes it quick to reach from central London.
Good to know: Quietest at weekends, busiest at weekday lunchtimes.
Canada Square, London E14 5AB
Westfield London at White City and Westfield Stratford City are the two biggest, each with hundreds of shops, restaurants and cinemas.
Take the Central line to White City or Shepherd's Bush, or the Overground to Shepherd's Bush. Westfield Stratford City is next to Stratford station.
Yes. The restored power station has shops, restaurants, and Lift 109, a glass lift up one of the chimneys for views over London. Battersea Power Station has its own Northern line station.
Coal Drops Yard at King's Cross, Covent Garden's side streets and Seven Dials, and the markets of Spitalfields and Columbia Road.
Yes, though Sunday trading laws limit large stores in England to six hours, usually around 11am or noon to 5 or 6pm.