Kensington’s High Street is one of the British capital’s most famed and popular shopping districts laying claim to a tumultuous commercial history; today it offers a wide variety of shops and a relaxed leisurely ambience. Kensington High Street is easily reached through its own Underground station. Easily noticeable are the well known high street stores Next, Marks and Spencer, Miss Selfridge and River Island.

Women’s and men’s fashion garments are the merchandise of note at this location, with an array of tailors, dressmakers and major chain outlets. Just off High Street the visitor will find many unexpected and unusual finds in the great multitude of one of a kind privately owned stores, many offering a variety of gift items. Church Street and Camden Road are particularly attractive in this regard. Meanwhile Church Street also features a multitude of antique shops retailing such items as Art Deco creations, Oriental porcelain and Victorian paintings.  

For the well-heeled shopper seeking upscale designer garments, Kensington High Street’s Barkers Arcade is the destination of choice. Offering such exclusive names as Karen Millen and Jaeger, Barkers Arcade also houses an imposing House of Fraser department store.

Not to be missed is the Kensington Market, which contains many attractive goods for the observant shopper. The Kensington Market specializes in accessories and fashion, but a variety of other merchandise is also available here.

For the visitor intent on shopping on High Street Kensington an ideal London hotel would be the Copthorne Hotel Tara London Kensington, located within walking distance of High Street.