Europe England London London Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Where to Stay Neighborhoods Itineraries Events Getaways All London Harrods By Laura Porter Laura Porter Facebook Twitter Laura Porter is an experienced UK travel writer specializing in all things to do with London. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/07/19 Share Pin Email Laura Porter Harrods Photos and Visitor Information Harrods opened in 1849 and has a reputation for excellence and the finest-quality merchandise. Harrods is a London landmark everyone wants to visit. Harrods has over 300 departments on seven floors so it's easy to spend a lot of time,and money, here. Don't miss the impressive food halls selling everything from fresh doughnuts and sushi to delicacies which make the perfect gift. Harrods is considered the world's best department store. Located in Knightsbridge London, it is spread over seven floors. (More below...) Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Harrods is considered the world's best department store. Located in Knightsbridge London, it is spread over seven floors and is worth a visit just for the architecture and interior design. Visit DurationAllow at least half a day to fully explore the departments, and because you can easily get lost in such a large store. Fortunately there are over 30 eateries throughout the store so you could stay all day. Surprising AffordableEveryone can visit Harrods and you may be surprised to hear everyone can afford to buy something, even if it's something small from the Food Hall. Few RulesAs it is open to all they do ask that shoppers wear clean, presentable clothes (nothing offensive such as slogans or anything revealing), and that you carry backpacks in your hand, not on your back to prevent damage to displays. PhotographyPhotography is allowed in most departments but not in Fine Jewellery, the Banking Hall or the Antique Furniture Department. Address: Harrods Ltd, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL Telephone: 020 7730 1234 Nearest Tube Station: Knightsbridge Use Journey Planner to plan your route by public transport. Opening Times (including Bank Holidays):Monday to Saturday: 10am-9pmSunday: 11:30am-6pm 01 of 16 Harrods Egyptian Staircase - Bottom Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Continue to 2 of 16 below. 02 of 16 Harrods Egyptian Staircase - Top Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Continue to 3 of 16 below. 03 of 16 Harrods Escalators Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Continue to 4 of 16 below. 04 of 16 Dodi and Diana Memorial Laura Porter There are two memorials to Dodi and Diana in Harrods. This is on the lower ground floor. (More info below...) Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos The Harrods Dodi and Diana memorials were designed by Bill Mitchell, Harrods architect for more than 40 years. This memorial was built in 1998 can be found on the lower ground floor of Harrods, at the base of Bill Mitchell's spectacular Egyptian escalator. It area is dimly lit and portraits of Dodi and Diana adorn the top of this simple but romantic shrine. The inscription beneath the acrylic pyramid reads: "The wine glass has been preserved in the exact condition it was left on the couple's last evening together at the Imperial Suite at the Hotel Ritz in Paris. Dodi bought this engagement ring for Diana on the day before the tragedy." Continue to 5 of 16 below. 05 of 16 Dodi and Diana Memorial 2 Harrods There are two memorials to Dodi and Diana in Harrods. This is on the lower ground floor. (More info below...) Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos The Harrods Dodi and Diana memorials were designed by Bill Mitchell, Harrods architect for more than 40 years. This memorial was built in 1998 can be found on the lower ground floor of Harrods, at the base of Bill Mitchell's spectacular Egyptian escalator. It area is dimly lit and portraits of Dodi and Diana adorn the top of this simple but romantic shrine. The inscription beneath the acrylic pyramid reads: "The wine glass has been preserved in the exact condition it was left on the couple's last evening together at the Imperial Suite at the Hotel Ritz in Paris. Dodi bought this engagement ring for Diana on the day before the tragedy." Continue to 6 of 16 below. 06 of 16 Mohammed Al Fayed Statue Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos I expect this statue will be removed following the sale of Harrods by My Al Fayed to the Qatari royal family in 2010. Continue to 7 of 16 below. 07 of 16 Harrods Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Continue to 8 of 16 below. 08 of 16 Morelli's Gelato Harrods Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Morelli's Gelato is in one of the Food Halls in Harrods. They sell traditional ice-cream and have a counter with high stools for you to dine in. Read my review... Continue to 9 of 16 below. 09 of 16 Harrods Fruit and Vegetable Hall Harrods Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Continue to 10 of 16 below. 10 of 16 Harrods Food Hall Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Continue to 11 of 16 below. 11 of 16 Harrods Meat and Fish Hall Harrods Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Continue to 12 of 16 below. 12 of 16 Harrods Food Hall Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Continue to 13 of 16 below. 13 of 16 Harrods Toy Soldier Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos This over-sized toy soldier can be seen in one of the Harrods food halls. Continue to 14 of 16 below. 14 of 16 Harrods Arcade Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos The atmospheric music changes throughout the departments in Harrods. At the Harrods Arcade - the souvenir shop on the Ground Floor - it turns to fast-paced music to encourage you to shop quickly and buy more! Continue to 15 of 16 below. 15 of 16 Harrods Horse Drawn Delivery Laura Porter Harrods Visitor Information | Harrods Photos Harrods has a horse drawn delivery service for local deliveries, often to the rich and famous. The carriage is also used to bring celebrities to the store for sales and special events. Continue to 16 of 16 below. 16 of 16 Harrods 1902 Harrods Harrods frontage halfway through Richard Burbridge's (Managing Director 1891-1917) 20 year expansion program. This photograph shows Harrods frontage halfway through Richard Burbridge's (Managing Director 1891-1917) twenty-year expansion program. Already the store is beginning to dominate the Brompton Road. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit