Christmas shopping in Golborne
Yes, it's time to go Christmas shopping again. We're lucky in the Golborne neighbourhood to have an abundance of independent shops and market stalls offering a fantastic range of gift options. Here's a selection of some of our favourites.Portobello and Golborne Market
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The huge choice of goods for sale along Golborne Road and Portobello Road on market days is too long to list here. Put it this way. If you can't find a gift on the market, you may as well give up. This year there are special Christmas Market days on Sunday 10 and Sunday 17 December running from Elgin Crescent to the Westway flyover, in addition to Portobello Green and Acklam Kitchen markets.
Portfolio Gift Shop
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105 Golborne Road, W10 5NL
A long-time Golborne Road institution, Portfolio has a great selection of stocking-fillers as well as more substantial gifts, and a pleasing selection of Christmas decorations. For someone special, there's a range of jewellery featuring original designs in silver, semi-precious stones and pearls.
La Plaza
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288 Portobello Road, W10 5TE
La Plaza stocks a mouth-watering array of Spanish food including everything from jamon serrano to chorizo and from cheeses to a great selection of sweets and cookies. Not to mention a range of wines. And it's a great place to stop for an excellent coffee and freshly made sandwich when you're on the Christmas shopping trail.
321 Jewellery
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321 Portobello Road, W10 5SY
A relative newcomer to Portobello road, 321 Jewellery's name tells you exactly what you need to know. It's at 321 Portobello Road and it sells jewellery. But not just any old jewellery - the shop has a fabulous selection of what they describe as "antique and modern talismanic jewellery for all people." So if you're looking for an original and eye-catching present, make your way to this intriguing boutique.
Clarke
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68 Golborne Road, W10 5PS
Drop into Clarke and you'll find an extraordinary collection of novelty goods, toys and memorabilia including antique tinplate toys, alarm clocks, plaques and glass figurines, which cover every wall and surface in the shop. If you're looking for an unusual gift or your tastes run to quintessentially English bric-a-brac this is the place for you.
Tonic
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276 Portobello Road, W10 5TE
Tonic offers some of the most stylish menswear you'll find anywhere. The clothes are sophisticated, not over-branded and feature simple, clear lines. If you're looking for something to reinvigorate your man's wardrobe, Tonic is just the job.