Intro to Harrods

We know its seems weird having a department store as a tourist spot, however if you haven’t been its an experience in itself. Its motto is Omnia Omnibus Unique – all things for all people, everywhere. Established originally in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrod in a single room selling tea and groceries with two assistants and a messenger. By 1880 it had expanded into a department store. In 1883 a fire destroyed the expansion of the store and was rebuilt to what we have today with the 330 departments and more than a million square feet of space.

Visiting

It’s open 10-9 every day except Sundays when it’s opens 1130-6.
Nearest station is Knightsbridge

What to check out

Harrod has 7 floors and one of the must see’s is the Egyptian escalator it feels like you are transported back to ancient Egypt.
The food halls another ‘wow’ moment from cheese to macaroons to bread with the Harrod ‘H’ on it as pictured.
From August/September the Christmas department starts to come alive another wow from us.
The toilets on the higher levels are amazing (haven’t been in the lower ones) and one even had Harrod written on the loo roll
Lots of luxury items throughout to look at in awe and think would you pay that? Or more likely wish I had the money to buy that.
Keep your eyes peeled for famous people, we have seen a few famous footballers John Terry and Olivier Garrod.

Other Things to Know

Address – 87-135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL
Nearest station – Knightsbridge
Cost – free to enter and cost depends on how much you spend
Places of interest nearby – Hyde Park, Elan Cafe, Harvey Nichols
Restaurants and Cafes are in the store
Traveltaggers top Tip – if you are in Oxford Street you can cut through Hyde Park for a pleasant stroll to Harrods