Selfridges, London

Name: Selfridges
Address: 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 113 369 8040

#113 among attractions in London

Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture

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Selfridges is a Grade II* listed retail premises on Oxford Street in London. It was designed by Daniel Burnham for Harry Gordon Selfridge, and opened in 1909. Still the headquarters of Selfridge & Co. department stores, with 540,000 square feet of selling space, the store is the second largest retail premises in the UK, half as big as the biggest department store in Europe, Harrods. It was named the world's best department store in 2010, and again in 2012. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'53"N, 0°9'10"W

Address

400 Oxford St, W1A 1ABCity of Westminster (Marylebone)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 113 369 8040

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Day trips

Selfridges – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bond Street, Wallace Collection, Marylebone High Street, South Molton Street.

~1970 ftE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Bond Street, London
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Bond Street is an emblem of luxury and a beacon for those with a penchant for high-end shopping. Established in the 18th century, this prestigious shopping district has long been associated with sophistication and the finer...
~1040 ftN
Artworks and armour in grand townhouse
Wallace Collection, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's Marylebone, the Wallace Collection is a national museum that houses an exquisite collection of fine and decorative arts from the 15th to 19th centuries. This treasure trove of artistic mastery is displayed in Hertford House, a historic...
~1860 ftN
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Marylebone High Street, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Marylebone High Street exudes charm and sophistication, offering a respite from the bustling crowds of nearby Oxford Street. This elegant thoroughfare is a destination for those who seek a more refined shopping experience...
~1190 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
South Molton Street, London
6 min walk • South Molton Street is a street in Mayfair, London, that runs from Oxford Street to Brook Street. Bond Street Underground station is at the north end of the street. The street was built in the mid-18th century as part of the Conduit Mead Estate. It was extensively rebuilt around 1900, but many of the original Georgian houses remain.
~1480 ftW
19th-century triumphal arch by John Nash
Marble Arch, London
8 min walk • Marble Arch is an iconic landmark situated at the junction of Oxford Street, Park Lane, and Edgware Road in the bustling city of London, United Kingdom. This 19th-century white marble-faced triumphal arch was designed by John Nash in 1827 to be the state entrance...
~1930 ftSW
Park
Speakers' Corner, London
10 min walk • Speakers' Corner is a unique tourist attraction nestled in the northeastern corner of London's Hyde Park. Renowned as the bastion of free speech and open-air public speaking, this historic site is where anyone can turn up unannounced to discuss, debate, and provide...
~620 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
St Christopher's Place, London
3 min walk • St. Christopher's Place is a short pedestrianised shopping street in Marylebone, central London between Oxford Street and Wigmore Street. Its retail units are smaller and higher-end than the major chains located on Oxford Street, similar to nearby South Molton Street.
~1680 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues
Animals in War Memorial, London
9 min walk • The Animals in War Memorial is a war memorial, in Hyde Park, London, commemorating the countless animals that have served and died under British military command throughout history.
~1700 ftSE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Handel & Hendrix in London, London
9 min walk • Handel & Hendrix in London is a museum in Mayfair, London, dedicated to the lives and works of the German-born British baroque composer George Frideric Handel and the American rock singer-guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who lived at 25 and 23 Brook Street respectively.
~1900 ftE
Monuments and statues
Winged Figure, London
10 min walk • Winged Figure is a 1963 sculpture by British artist Barbara Hepworth. One of Hepworth's best known works, it has been displayed in London since April 1963, on Holles Street near the junction with Oxford Street, mounted on the south-east side of the John Lewis department store.
~640 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, London
4 min walk • The Cathedral of the Holy Family, previously Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, is the cathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of Holy Family of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Selfridges?

Nearby attractions include St Christopher's Place, London (3 min walk), Brown Hart Gardens, London (4 min walk), Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, London (4 min walk), Portman Square, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Selfridges by public transport?

The nearest stations to Selfridges:

Bus

Portman Street / Marble Arch Station • Lines: 30 (4 min walk)
George Street • Lines: 30 (7 min walk)

Metro

Bond Street • Lines: Central, Jubilee (5 min walk)
Marble Arch • Lines: Central (7 min walk)

Train

London Marylebone (21 min walk)
London Paddington (28 min walk)