Cute store with some really good selection for small gifts and adorable knick -knacks . I was drawn…read morein by the christmas ornaments but the selction for jwellery , flip flops and hair acceszorise is what really stood apart . Prices are fairly reasonable .

I can always trust that Accessorize will have some snuggly gear to keep me warm on the plane!…read more Stocked with the latest in accessories and trends, I love shopping here as it keeps me a few steps ahead of my Vancouver peers! And the service is great! ...or is it only because I love the English accent? hmmmmm...

I was so happy to run across this Cath Kidston store at The Queen's Terminal! I still needed to buy…read morea few gifts, particularly for 3 kids. This store is definitely smaller than their two story store in Oxford that we got to visit early in my trip, but there was plenty of gifts to select from for kids. As this store is in the airport, it is tax free, so their prices are lower than their High Street prices. It was so hard to choose as they had so many cute stuff, but I settled on a fabric, not plastic, backpack for my niece. It's printed with red telephone boxes and Buckingham Palace guards. She'll love it! My nephew will be starting kindergarten very soon, so I got him a pencil case with a similar design as my niece's backpack. I also got a small backpack key chain for my friend's daughter. They do have stuff for adults as well--bags for all purposes, hand creams and lotions and travel accessories. Some have classic London icons on them, but this is so tastefully done that they don't look like tacky, as lots of souvenirs can be. If you're paying by credit card, you can choose to pay by GBP or USD. Many stores in London and beyond offer this service and I find that the exchange rate that they give you is pretty competitive, around 1.32. This would definitely be the way to go if your card charges a foreign exchange fee. Mine doesn't so it may be that my credit card may have a better exchange rate than the store's bank. You can also also choose to pay in USD cash. So if you need to shop for more gifts, stop by here!

Gorgeous selections in this store. Cath Kinston offers beautiful products that make me smile and…read morewould enjoy using every day. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Usually, if you can smell a shop before you see it, it's because the chef has some seriously strong…read moregarlic on the burn, or it's a bar full of antipodean inebriates struggling to keep their Snakebites down. Not so with the Perfume Gallery, a store which smells incredibly pleasant. Though it must be said it does get a bit much with anything more than five people making use of the available testers. The latest fragrances for men and women are generally very affordable in the UK. The Perfume Gallery adds another notch to this bedpost because everything is tax free. It's also not often that a gift of a fragrance is frowned upon, especially if it's a fragrance by one of the world's big names. Get all those names and much more at the Perfume Gallery: not even Nature in all its glory smells this good.

Links of London, Heathrow Terminal 1 is a great store. If I ever won the Euro millions lottery I…read morewould be hard pressed to not stop here on my way out of chilly London to somewhere tropical. Packed with jewellery and most especially a great range of watches, you could probably get on the good side of Katy Perry if you bought her something expensive from Links of London and included it in that monthly envelope you send her containing your belly button scrapings and bits of hair. Check out their awesome Tag Heuer range: the most expensive one tops out at around 5000 pounds, so expect to wipe away any potential drool while window shopping. They also have more affordable options that start at around 200 pounds, so it's also a really good place to shop for a gift that's a little more on the expensive side. Everything is tax free, and so you can get to look stylish without paying the well-oiled taxman any more than you have to.

Hermes is a store that I cannot pass by without a quick pop-in. Although the location is smaller…read morein size, I found the London Heathrow location (Terminal 3, I believe) to be equally as grand as a larger shop. Was able to find a a blanket and scarf for my new home. Thank you to Liz for being so helpful. She was very kind, as well as patient while I was trying to determine which scarf to purchase. Thank you to Hermes for helping me create a beautiful space in my home, and thank you to Liz for making a poption of my 34-hour journey home, enjoyable. Lara D.

So much beautiful bling to adorn any special lady, preferably me! So little time to shop, oh well,…read moreI will miss my plane connection. You've got to have priorities. The shop was small with cases of one of a kind artisan jewelry. Thick gold rings and bracelets and mostly precious metals. The clerks were not anxious to wait on me. I must have not looked like a serious shopper. Or perhaps they were busy with Valentine shoppers. In any case, their target audience is the impulse buyer internationally entourage. All the shops are duty free so you save on tax. I left empty handed but carried a few sparkly dreams away.

Omega is a world famous Swiss brand that specialises in watches first and foremost, though also in…read moreother accessories such as fine jewellery and leather goods. Supported by an all-star cast of ambassadors that includes the likes of Cindy Crawford, George Clooney and Daniel Craig, it's quite clear that the quality exuded by Omega's products should never be left to question. Even if you don't have two thousand quid for a tops watch, you can leave your wallet on planet Earth and indulge in a nice, leather bound desktop organiser or diary. They also have some really nice personal stuff too like charm bracelets and jewel-encrusted rings. Being in Terminal 1 makes Omega tax free, but not necessarily cheap.

Here's what you need to know: the store that is nestled between Louis Vuitton and Smythson in…read moreTerminal 5 of the main level at a Heathrow airport offers a good selection of the current Bottega Veneta collection, with a heavy focus on bags and shoes. The service was friendly and not overbearing or snooty. The pricing is VAT free so better than buying from the city, it obviously it's not going to offer the same selection/variety.

I was at the PINK store in Heathrow Airport, London, Terminal 4 yesterday (Wednesday, October 5,…read more2011) morning and had the great pleasure to encounter Kuldeep and Saeed. They helped me greatly and deserve special recognition. Saeed helped me pick out a BEAUTIFUL blouse and GORGEOUS cufflinks. I was so happy to have my new treasures before returning home to the USA from my very first trip to London ever! I was in London on a brief business trip. After a few more stops in the airport for breakfast, postage, and restroom, I realized I did not have my bag from the PINK store. Frantically, I searched all of my prior stops, including the store, for my PINK bag, to no avail. Kuldeep helped me and found my bag in the ladies restroom while I was searching other locations. Then Saeed ran for my gate with my bag to return it to me. I made my flight with my new purchases in hand. Hurrah!! I have deep regard and special gratefulness in my heart for Saeed and Kuldeep. They really went "above and beyond" for a stressed-out international traveler. When I return to London, I will return to the store to look for them again and will only buy from them because they are so helpful and kind. Some may think this is just another airport store, but Saeed and Kuldeep offer special attention that makes this store stand out from ANY store. Even if you're not a frantic traveler who's lost a package, interacting with these two special, tasteful, and kind people will improve anyone's day. By the way, the selection in the store is outstanding and items are duty free! You'll definitely want to make this a stop on your next trip! I wish I could give this store SIX stars!

This Review is for the Smythson located within Heathrow Terminal 5 and downstairs within the…read moreshopping arcade. I wandered in twice in the last several weeks, as this was a British Air transfer point as we were flying from SFO to JNB and back. And this was well before the latest Covid/Omicron events. I'm a huge fan of Smythson's yearly Panama-style diaries and I've picked up other premium leather goods over the years. Hence, it was a treat to enter and look around this small stylish shop. This stuff is relatively expensive and even more so since LHR shops no longer offer a VAT break. There were a few sale items to check out, which are often certain colors of otherwise full priced offerings. I ended up with some personalized note cards, an eye glass sleeve, and spotted items that I hope go on sale in the future. It's often wise to also check their online offerings as the store doesn't always carry them. And for some odd reason, if I can get into the Smythson's UK site and order for USA delivery, it's a little cheaper than ordering from home. And of course, if you're into pretty Smythson pouches and bags with your purchase, this is also your place.

This is a small branch in terminal 3. So keep that in mind, as their selection is smaller than…read moretheir London branch or other major cities branches. However you can order online and have them ship it to this location so you can pick it up before or after your flight. Overall this place sells purses, wallets, handbags, back packs, key chains, jewelry boxes etc etc. Their products are made with Italian leather. And they have a small section for men. They have a very elegant selection. So it can be a great stop to pick a nice present without having to spend a lot of time shopping. However you might end up spending a lot of money. For example an average size jewelry box was about 1,000 pounds. Not too expensive, but not too cheap either. Their service was excellent and very personal.

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The store had a great ambiance and was really…read morepleasant to shop in.

I just wanted to say that I spent an excellent time shopping in here. I got these lovely boots on…read moresales as well as some nice clothes. I will definitely be shopping here again soon.