Harrods

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Address:: Harrods, 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge,
London SW1X 7XL
England
Website:: www.harrods.com
Opening times:: 10 AM to 8 PM (Mon–Sat), noon to 6 PM (Sun); Note: Opening times are subject to change, and may not apply on public holidays. Always reconfirm with the venue before making plans.
Telephone:: Work +44 (0) 207 730 1234
Buses:: 14 19 22 74 137 414 452 C1
Trains:: Knightsbridge PCL We can help you find the best route to Harrods from any train station:
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Exterior of Harrods department store in Knightsbridge

^{Harrods, Knightsbridge} The clothing department, in the Egyptian Room

^{Egyptian Room – clothing department}

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Harrods is arguably the most famous department store in the whole wide world, and certainly the best in Knightsbridge.

History of Harrods

Harrods was opened by Henry Harrod in 1849, and started out as a small grocery store. Its reputation was gained in 1873 when the shop burnt down to the ground. Rather than boarding up the windows for a month, like most owners might, Henry sent his customers a letter explaining In consequence of the above premises being burnt down, your order will be delayed in the execution by a day or two.

The response to his stiff-upper lip missive was so overwhelming that it still carries their name today. The shop now boasts that it can sell you anything, from anywhere – even once selling a baby elephant from their pet department. Its motto is a simple Omnia, omnibus, ubique – Everything for everyone, everywhere.

World famous department store

The interior is worth the going alone, and has been fitted out with sumptuous decorations – don’t miss the Egyptian Hall, with gold-leaf columns. There is also a famous tiled ceiling in the first-floor food hall – even the toilets are worth a visit. (Seriously!)

Be warned that Harrods still has very strict rules on dress, and porters – known as the ‘Green Men’ – kick out kids in jeans, leggings and shorts.

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JRubin – “like lots of places in London, this is one of the places which you are always told to see, but nobody knows why. i can understand the attraction in seeing the Tower of London, or Buckingham Palace, but Harrods is just a shop. Sure, it is nice and expensive… read the full review”
sarahg – “its like a tacky theme park, with lost of garish decorations that wouldnt look out of place in disneyland. All of the Egyptian things dont even look old! They are just plasticy moulds that have been nailed to the wall and you have to wear sunglasses becaus… read the full review”