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Oxford Street is one of the longest and most famous shopping streets in London. It has mostly high-street chains and big department stores, although the shops on the Tottenham Court Road side of Oxford Street tend to be on a smaller scale.

Oxford Street can be very busy, and therefore the best times to go shopping would be in the middle of the week, preferably in the morning. Try to avoid lunch hours, weekends, or holidays, as it will be unbearably busy!

Most of the high street chains are between Marble Arch and Wardour Street. There is quite a range of brands and shops, although there aren't many shops catering to those seeking alternative clothing.

Specifically, Primark, ideal for cheap clothing and accessories, is on the Marble Arch end, whereas Topshop is near Oxford Circus. There is also an H&M, the flagship New Look store in England, and many others. Students should always ask whether they can get student discounts, as many of the shops (including Topshop, H&M, HMV, and so on) will offer around 10% off the retail price.

If you're hungry, there are mostly fast-food chains or cafes. It is not really the area to eat out.

Since Oxford Street is quite long, the ideal thing would be to buy a day bus travel card, as many bus routes pass through this street.

Oxford Street is a busy, bustling place right in the centre of London’s #1 shopping district. There are literally hundreds of little shops crammed into this area as well as lots of large chain stores, so it’s truly a shopper’s dream come true. This can be a very crowded and chaotic street, and you need to watch out for pickpockets who are looking to prey on unsuspecting tourists. When I was there, I saw some kind of political demonstration – there is definitely a lot to take in on Oxford Street!

Oxford Street is the most amazing shopping street I know. It doesn't have malls or big American-style stores (though there is a very cool Debenham's), but it has hundreds and hundreds of individual shops that take an entire day to even look at, and many days to visit.

Some of my favorite shops on this street are the Marks and Spencer, the Clark's shoe store, the Monsoon clothing store and most of all, the Thornton's Chocolate Shop... the best chocolate I have ever had anywhere in the world!

There are many Tube stations along Oxford Street, but the ones I used most often were Oxford Circus (which opens right onto the middle of the mayhem) and Marble Arch by the park.

Lived in an apartment for 2 years on Oxford St, my wife loved it, the shopping here is some of the best in Europe with numerous department stores. Yes, it is a busy part of the world and you need to be careful with your belongings (my wife had her purse stolen twice!) but you really cant beat it for excitement levels, proximity to bars, theatres and did I mention the shopping! Transport was also very easy with the tube.