British Souvenirs

  Taking home unique gifts and souvenirs that can only be bought in London will make your trip unforgettable for years to come. There are some pretty, beautiful and even tasty things to buy in London, although the tasty ones don't last long! I have compiled a list that covers a wide range of cheap London gifts with prices for all budgets. Biscuit cookies: Biscuiteers in Notting Hill cookies makes a great treat. Hand ice cream in London is available in the Best of British Box, Paddington Bear cookies or a Nativity Christmas cookie tin. Paddington Bear Gifts from Paddington Bear Shop: The Paddington Movies are some of our favourite family movies set in London and there is now a Paddington store too. The Paddington Bear Shop is located at Paddington Station, unsurprisingly, and is the place to go for the perfect gift. It is the only store in the world dedicated entirely to the famous bear. Collect all kinds of memorabilia like books, bears, miniature replicas, and more. You can find ...

  Bulbs or Seeds: Columbia Road Flower Market is one of my favourite weekend markets, head there on a Sunday and explore the beautiful plants and flowers. Just to get into a bit of history, the market has been there since the 19th century. You most likely don't want to take a plant home with you, so bulbs or seeds are best. When people ask you where your amazing plant is from, you have a story to tell! Check that your country allows you to bring plant items, as some countries like Australia will confiscate them. Even if you don't pick up a token gift at Columbia Flower Road Market, it's a fabulous Sunday. It is the prettiest of all the London Sunday Markets and is always listed as an alternative thing to do in London. Below is a brief snippet of the market. Soccer scarf: Why not get a soccer scarf from some of the most famous teams in the world like Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea. You can visit merchandise shops like Arsenal or Chelsea (a...

  Museum merchandise: Museums will always have gift shops, and while they have predictable souvenirs, you can also buy other cool things. My favourite is the wildlife photographer of the year merchandise as photos make amazing impressions! These are available at the National Museum of History. Other museums such as the British Museum, as well as the Victoria & Albert Museum, will create limited edition pieces based on their exhibits. Harrods: They have a whole department with branded products, don't they? Whittards (shops everywhere) make teas that make good gifts. Fortnum & Mason has all the delicious English food items you might need as a souvenir. Bygone shops (Kensington High St and other places for historical-themed gifts. All museums have gift shops with interesting and unusual souvenirs. Oxford Street has souvenirs of a more obvious nature, but some are great fun. of tea). British Souvenirs: They have an amazing collection of high-quality London Keyrings to choose f...