It is always worth braving the big sales season, and this January we can expect some recession-busting deals from top names. While shopping for bargains online is tempting, London is still the place for serious shopping during the January sales.
So put that mince pie down, wrap up warm and head to the capital where most sales start on Boxing Day. There will be some brilliant bargains on offer as the department and designer stores slash up to 70% off normal prices.
Remember, the key to clever sales shopping is to only buy the clothes, shoes and accessories that actually suit you and fit well. Don't buy killer heels that kill or jeans that you'll only squeeze into when you've reached your ideal weight. And only go for the gadgets that you really need.
The good news is, you don't need to camp outside the big stores to grab your January sales bargains this year. Do the sales in style with a London Theatre Break from Holiday Extras. Shop 'til you drop then take in a show and spend the night at a London hotel. You'll wake up bright and early, relaxed and ready for another day of shopping...
Famous sales include:
Harrods sale runs between Saturday December 27th and Sunday January 24th including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Selfridges sale starts on Boxing Day and continues until sale stock is sold. Hurry as this one is always really good.
Liberty sale starts on December 26th, the first time Liberty has ever been open on Boxing Day, and will continue indefinitely.
Harvey Nichols; John Lewis; and Debenhams are all great department stores with fantastic January sales.
For super savings on stylish interiors and homewares, head to Heal's and Habitat.
If you can’t face the Boxing Day stampede, wait until later in January when things have calmed down a bit and prices have dropped even further. Bargain hunters and shopaholics, do your bit to get the economy going again and hit those London January sales with a vengeance.
For more information and to book a London Theatre Break visit our Theatre Breaks pages.