What to Buy in London? 10 Interesting Gifts You Should Buy

Souvenirs are not simply items you bring back after a trip, but above all, it also shows your affection for loved ones. Are you looking for meaningful souvenirs to give to friends and relatives, or are you looking to buy a unique item to keep as a souvenir after your trip to London? Here is a list of 10 souvenirs you can’t miss in the capital of the land of fog!

1) Books 

One of the features that attracts visitors to London is its rich historical and literary treasure. If you have had the opportunity to experience London life and culture, buy a few books to better understand the customs, beliefs and people here and books are also ideal gifts for everyone. It can be said that books are a way to help us shorten the time and distance to integrate and feel the beauty of a land. Some famous bookstores in London that you can visit are Daunt Books, Lutyens & Rubinstein, London Review Bookshop, Foyles, Koenig Books, etc. 

2) Postcards

Another interesting suggestion for you is to buy postcards, with many symbols representing the beauty of London. These postcards are an opportunity for you to introduce the beautiful sights, tourist attractions that you have visited to the people at home. You can buy postcards at most attractions in London. Your family and friends will be delighted with this meaningful gift!

Postcard

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3) Scarves

Scarves are one of the souvenirs that many tourists buy when coming to London. You can find the famous Liberty scarves; Or you can order online, or find it in other busy fashion stores and shopping malls. These scarves are made from fabrics and printed with impressive patterns and textures. In particular, you can find towels printed with the logos of famous football clubs in England.

ScarfImage source: Liberty London

4) Umbrella 

Another souvenir you can buy is an umbrella. There will be many options for you, if you want to buy an umbrella (umbrella) as a gift. Umbrellas with many colors, diverse and rich in types and designs, will definitely be an interesting gift!

5) Teapot and cups 

As a beauty in the long-standing traditional cultural quintessence of London in particular, and England in general, enjoying a warm cup of afternoon tea has become an unforgettable experience for many visitors. In particular, after enjoying London tea, many people also want to buy teapots and tea cups as gifts for their loved ones. You can find elaborately designed teapots and mugs in many shops and neighborhoods in London. Spend some time sipping tea with your loved ones, and reminisce about the good times you had in London!

6) Charm beads

If you love pandora charm bracelets, then buy charms in London. But it will be much more special, because the charms sold here are all prominent symbols of this capital, from the double-decker red bus, to Big Ben tower or Buckingham palace and the romantic Thames river, …

7) Bags (shopping bags) Notting Hill

Notting Hill is a landmark that became famous in the UK after being inspired by a Notting Hill film. Coming to Notting Hill, visitors will experience many unique festivals, explore bustling markets, integrate into the daily life of many classes of residents, and especially, can indulge in many shopping activities. interesting items. Starting from that idea, the Notting Hill handbag was born, and loved by many people, with 100% cotton fabric. Surely this will be a unique souvenir for relatives, especially those who want to use environmentally friendly products, instead of plastic bags.

Hand bagImage source: nottinghillbag

8) Stella McCartney Pembridge Wallet

Also an eco-friendly design, the Stella McCartney Pembridge zipper clutch purse is the product of fashion designer Stella McCartney. The wallet comes in elegant, sophisticated colors, with embossed logos and designer names, and can hold up to about 9 credit cards. Handbags are also an attractive suggestion for a gift you can bring back from London. It will be even more fashionable when you combine a handbag with a matching handbag.

9) Memory game set about London

This will be an ideal gift for your friends and relatives, especially for those who have not yet set foot in London. This set of games is suitable for all ages, both children and adults. The game has 25 pairs of images of famous landmarks of London such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Tower of London, Madame Tussaud’s wax museum, etc. Players must match the cards. into pairs of different images by themes, such as food, pubs, books, or train stations.

10) Liberty Silk Fabric

Considered a unique gift that you can only buy in London, Liberty silk fabric has elegant colors, eye-catching patterns, sophisticated designs, and especially high-quality fabrics. If you’re still wondering what to buy as a gift, try visiting a few stores and pick up some of your favorite fabrics!

Liberty silk fabricImage source: Amy

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