Choosing the right gift can be tricky sometimes, and we all know that some of our loved ones are easier to buy for than others. From extravagant gifts to little tokens of your affection, there are great options all over the city, from gift shops in North London stocked with unique items to impress on birthdays and special occasions to gift shops in West London for Secret Santa at the office or just because. If you're wondering where to buy gifts in London, check out our guide to gift shops in London.
The guide to great gift shops in London
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The best gift shops in London
- The Moomin Shop – Home of the Moomins in London
- Hoxton Street Monster Supplies – Surprising and spooky gifts
- Crocodile Antiques – Local shop with a café
- Suck UK – Fun and creative gifts
- The Arsenal Store – Gifts for Arsenal supporters
- Deptford Does Art – Artisan local makers
- Mooch – Award-winning West London shop
- Biscuiteers – Elegant and edible
- Little Paris – Vintage and contemporary
- Magi Gifts – Inspiration for any occasion
- Gift – Stylish British gifts
- Brand Academy – Platform for independent designers
- Artbox – Super-cute Japanese gifts
- Sass & Belle – Eclectic and colourful
- Giftcraft – Elegant homeware gifts
- The Indigo Tree – Gift inspiration for South London
- Pretty Shiny Shop – Independent eco-friendly shop
- Source Lifestyle – Vibrant lifestyle store
- Snap – Modern gifts and cards
- The Every Space – Gifts for green fingers
- Diverse – Buzzy and inclusive
- Nom Living – Artisan Asian ceramics
- Nook Shop – Stylish and practical gifts
- Heliotique – Independent lifestyle and gift store
- Treasures – Diverse and distinctive treats
- Inspitalfields – Sustainable shopping
- Bunka – Boutiques with something for everyone
- Celestial – Well-stocked South London boutique
- The V&A – Designer gifts for those in the know
- Mungo & Maud – For the pet owner in your life
- Niddle Noddle – Gifts for kids of all ages
- To Home From London – Redefining souvenirs
The best gift shops in London
Discover the perfect presents at London's finest gift shops.
Home of the Moomins in London
If you want a gift for someone who loves the Moomins, The Moomin Shop is the ultimate retail destination. There are two London locations that are both fully stocked with clothing for adults and kids, books, homeware including the famous Moomin mugs, branded snacks, and other gifts. You might even meet one of the Moomin themselves.
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Unit 20 Camden Stables Market, Camden Town 43 Covent Garden Market, Covent GardenThe Moomin Shop Camden
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Surprising and spooky gifts
Discover some very unique gifts at Hoxton Street Monster Supplies. This surprising store has been serving the living and the dead since 1818. Looking for a bottle of London smog or coffee beans for werewolves? This is the only shop where you’ll find them, with shelves stacked with items for kids and adults.
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159 Hoxton Street, Shoreditch
- Website • 020-772 941 59
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Local shop with a café
There's a gift for everyone at the Crocodile Antiques gift shop in Muswell Hill. You'll find a varied choice of gifts from toys for children to elegant jewellery, books, and items for the home. There's an attached café with outdoor seating and a kids' play area, serving hot drinks, cake, and hot meals.
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120 Muswell Hill Broadway, Haringey
- Website • 020-844 402 73
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Fun and creative gifts
If you want to buy a truly unique gift, visit Suck UK next to the Thames. This gift shop has a huge range of novel gifts that showcase great design, from budget-friendly buys to extravagant purchases. Shop here for gadgets and novelties, homewares, and stuff especially for furry friends.
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Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank/Southwark
- Website • 020-792 808 55
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Gifts for Arsenal supporters
If you're buying a gift for an Arsenal fan, don't forget about the Arsenal Armoury. Located in Emirates Stadium, this is the official store for a huge range of Arsenal football kits and branded goods, including personalised items like mugs and football shirts. There are gifts available here for every budget.
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Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Road
- Website • 020-770 441 20
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Artisan local makers
At Deptford Does Art you can shop for gifts made by local independent craftspeople. You’ll find jewellery, accessories, art prints, and homewares that make fantastic unique gifts. If you’re looking for an even bigger gift, there’s a downstairs exhibition space that shows work by local artists, and pieces are often for sale.
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28 Deptford High Street, Deptford
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Award-winning West London shop
If you're shopping for gifts in West London then be sure to visit Mooch. There are multiple branches, all stocking a diverse range of gifts including letterbox gifts, hampers, and gifts for smaller budgets. You'll discover homewares, foodie gifts, accessories, and more, plus gift vouchers are available if you can't decide.
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Elegant and edible
Get gorgeous edible gifts at Biscuiteers. Ideal for the foodie in your life, these beautifully-iced biscuits come in a variety of distinctive designs and are perfectly packaged for gifting. There are gourmet biscuits for any occasion including Christmas, Diwali, a new baby, or a new home – plus they look fab on Instagram.
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14-15 Eccleston Yards, 21 Eccleston Place, Belgravia 194 Kensington Park Road, Notting HillBiscuiteers Belgravia
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Vintage and contemporary
Crouch End's Little Paris brings shoppers vintage and contemporary furniture and gifts with an injection of chic French style. Vintage French furniture is a big draw here but there's something for everyone, from statement furniture to little touches like candles. Clothing and accessories are sold too, alongside contemporary jewellery and homeware.
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39 Park Road, Haringey
- Website • 020-834 090 08
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Inspiration for any occasion
Whatever the occasion, you'll get fab gift ideas at Magi Gifts. This shop is based in Brockley and stocks a wide range of gifts, cards, and party supplies. Whether you're searching for a foodie gift, something for a child, or something for a gardening fan, there are gifts here at various prices.
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193 Brockley Road
- Website • 020-869 110 47
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Stylish British gifts
Gift specialises in hand-selected gift items from British suppliers. This is an independent North London boutique that sells stylish items like journals and planners, candles, jewellery, gifts for children, and greetings cards suitable for any occasion. You can buy party supplies like balloons, bunting, and novelties here as well.
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14 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane, Haringey
- Website • 020-834 001 44
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Platform for independent designers
Brand Academy showcases items from independent artists and designers. If you're looking for a distinctive gift then this place is a great shout. There's something for everyone - London-themed presents, games and puzzles, plants, fashion gifts, and foodie treats. It's developed a reputation as one of the leading gift shops in the city.
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Unit G11 Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank/Southwark
- Website • 020-702 109 62
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Super-cute Japanese gifts
Fans of Japanese culture will adore a gift from Artbox. This shop in Covent Garden specialises in Japanese plushies with cute characters like Hello Kitty and Pusheen. This cheerful store also sells other fun and colourful accessories like keychains, purses and bags, pencils, notepads, cosy blankets, and bento boxes.
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44-46 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
- Website • 020-724 000 97
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Eclectic and colourful
Sass & Belle in Covent Garden is a bold and eclectic gift shop. The brand focuses on using eco-friendly processes and sustainable materials. There's a huge choice of gifts, from homewares and travel mugs to stationery, small stocking fillers, and things just for kids. You'll get great gift inspiration whoever you're buying for.
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31 The Market, The Piazza, Covent Garden
- Website • 020-749 700 01
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Elegant homeware gifts
Giftcraft specialises in elegant homeware pieces that make the ideal gift. You can also purchase gifts for Jewish religious holidays. There are inspiring items for all occasions like crystal candle holders, clocks, picture frames, and vases. The experienced staff here can also help you to find the perfect present.
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3A Holmwood Court, 127 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington
- Website • 020-880 275 75
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Gift inspiration for South London
The Indigo Tree has two locations in South London and is packed with inspiring gift ideas for any occasion. There are thousands of specially-chosen products here, with the range being updated frequently. There's something for every taste - shop for homewares and garden accessories, jewellery, toiletries, and presents especially for children.
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Independent eco-friendly shop
At Pretty Shiny Shop you'll find eco-friendly products that are designed in the UK. This independent boutique sells unique Fairtrade gifts including jewellery, socks, bags, home decor, and gift sets. There are low-cost items too for stocking fillers or Secret Santa. You can also buy a full range of greetings cards.
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Vibrant lifestyle store
Chic lifestyle boutique Source Lifestyle is a treasure trove of gift inspiration. New items come into stock almost every day. You can buy womenswear and accessories, toiletries, homewares, and fashion jewellery. If you need to buy a gift but you just don't know what, this is a great place to browse.
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227 High Road, Redbridge
- Website • 020-850 566 97
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Modern gifts and cards
Visit Snap in Bow for modern gifts, greetings cards, and gift wrap. This shop is colourful and contemporary, selling products to suit a range of tastes. Pick up novelty soft toys, jewellery, homeware, and art prints, plus other accessories for a celebration - helium balloons, gift wrap, and cards are all sold.
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465 Roman Road, Tower Hamlets
- Website • 020-861 789 44
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Gifts for green fingers
If you're buying a gift for someone who loves plants, visit The Every Space. This shop specialises in plants, homewares, and gifts, with diverse options available including plant subscriptions. There are items for children, foodies, gardening lovers, and those who love to have cool stationery. Plant care workshops are held here too.
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5-6 Central Parade, 137 Hoe Street, Walthamstow/Waltham Forest
- Website • 0790-394 81 48
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Buzzy and inclusive
Brixton's Diverse has a bold yellow shopfront and champions diversity and inclusivity. There are eclectic products here to cater to everyone with plenty of items that are ideal for gifting. There's stuff for kids and adults, including self-care products, books, accessories, and t-shirts. Greetings cards and wrapping paper are available too.
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390 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
- Website • 020-773 314 88
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Artisan Asian ceramics
Nom Living brings Londoners artisan ceramics from Vietnam and Cambodia that use traditional manufacturing techniques. These pieces are unique, and whilst an individual bowl makes a beautiful gift you can also buy elegant gift sets for something more extravagant. A number of different collections are available at the store.
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102 Columbia Road, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets 5 Durham Yard, Tower HamletsNom Living Columbia Road
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Stylish and practical gifts
Buy well-designed gifts from the UK and around the world at Nook Shop. These are stylish and functional items with something for everyone. From plant seeds to diaries and organisers, kitchenware, or luxurious toiletries, there's heaps of inspiration. You can also register a wedding list at this store.
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153 Stoke Newington Church Street, Stoke Newington
- Website • 020-724 994 36
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Independent lifestyle and gift store
Buy lifestyle products and inspiring gifts at Helioteque. You'll find an eclectic range of products for men, women, and children at this independent boutique. There's artisan chocolate and confectionery, toiletries, accessories, and the store's own range of exclusive jewellery that you can't buy elsewhere. Products here showcase fab style.
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5 Queen's Parade, Walm Lane, Brent
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Diverse and distinctive treats
Run by a Thai-English family, Treasures is a gift shop that showcases their dual heritage. There's a diverse collection of products in-store and staff can help you to find the perfect item. Shop here for jewellery, homewares, and stationery, as well as a variety of greetings cards for different occasions.
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273 Portland Road, Croydon
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Sustainable shopping
Check out Inspitalfields for sustainable gift ideas in East London. This popular store has a varied range that changes regularly. You'll see wooden shelves loaded with displays of eclectic goods ranging from clothes and accessories to home decor, books, art, and gifts for children. Staff can help you find the right gift.
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13A Lamb Street, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
- Website • 020-724 724 77
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Boutiques with something for everyone
Since their inception in 2003, the Bunka stores have garnered a devoted customer base thanks to their meticulous product selection. Exclusively featuring exquisite apparel, accessories, and homeware for men, women, and children, these boutiques cater to a wide audience, letting patrons pick up tasteful gifts for any occasion.
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4 Dartmouth Road 184 High Street, Beckenham, Bromley Unit 210, The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street, Bromley, BromleyBunka Forest Hill
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Well-stocked South London boutique
Explore an eclectic choice of gifts at Celestial. This well-stocked boutique carries a diverse range of products from decorative crystals, incense, burners, and home decorations to fashion, jewellery, and other accessories like warm winter socks. Greetings cards and gift wrap are also sold here, giving you everything for the perfect gift.
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34 Lordship Lane
- Website • 020-869 340 59
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Designer gifts for those in the know
Walking into the gift shop at The V&A feels like activating a cheat code. The shop is stocked with all sorts of designers items inspired by and relating to the museum's collection, along with the usual museum shop knickknacks and merch. And as its off most people's radar on account of The V&A being, well, a museum, there's little worry the recipient will already have the gift at home.
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Cromwell Road, Kensington
- Website • 020-794 220 00
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For the pet owner in your life
Mungo & Maud is an elegant pet boutique offering a diverse selection of chic, design-focused accessories tailored for the contemporary dog or cat owner. Within their collection, you can discover a wide array of meticulously crafted pet accessories, including blankets, bowls, stylish apparel, toys, practical household items like treat jars, pet-related books, and other items that make great gifts for a pet owner.
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79 Elizabeth Street, Belgravia
- Website • 020-746 708 20
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Gifts for kids of all ages
Niddle Noddle is a much-loved children's boutique in Crouch End that also delights parents. This independent store boasts an assortment of new and vintage children's clothing, books, toys, and tasteful homeware, making it an essential stop for fashion-conscious kids and their families. A significant portion of the merchandise available here is handmade and limited edition.
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5 Topsfield Parade, Haringey
- Website • 020-834 743 33
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Redefining souvenirs
To Home From London is a creative studio dedicated to restoring the reputation of souvenirs. In contrast to the typical, uninspired trinkets found in many a souvenir shop, To Home From London offers a curated designer-led collection of beautifully illustrated souvenirs. From items that capture the quintessential essence of British culture to personalised gifts, the studio elevates the concept of souvenirs to a whole new level.
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Unit 10A, Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town
- Website • 075-570 585 20
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