Liberty London

The building

The Tudor revival store was designed by Edwin Thomas Hall and his son Edwin Stanley Hall and completed in 1924. Its timbers came from two old Royal Navy ships, HMS Impregnable and HMS Hindustan. Inside, galleried floors wrap around wood-panelled light wells, giving it the feel of a very large old house. It has been Grade II* listed since 1972. Look up as you go: the timber detailing continues inside, from carved banisters to beamed ceilings.

Shopping and browsing

Liberty began with half a shop on Regent Street, and its name is now tied to its printed fabrics, sold by the metre and used across scarves, homewares and clothing. Expect a mix of fashion, beauty, gifts and design across several floors. Even a quick walk up through the galleries is a pleasure, and the fabrics floor is the one most visitors seek out.

Around Carnaby

The store backs onto Carnaby Street, so it's easy to combine with the shops and restaurants of Carnaby and Kingly Court. Dishoom Carnaby and Inca are a minute away for a meal, Soho starts just east, and Piccadilly Circus is a ten-minute walk south down Regent Street.

Highlights

• Grade II* listed 1924 mock-Tudor building
• Timbers from HMS Impregnable and HMS Hindustan
• Founded 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty
• Famous Liberty print fabrics
• Beside Carnaby Street

Good to know

• Free to walk in and browse.
• The main entrance is on Great Marlborough Street, just off Regent Street.

Frequently asked questions