Visitors' Information Language English is the most commonly spoken language in the United Kingdom, but you may also hear Welsh, or Scots and Irish Gaelic. Regional accents and dialects vary greatly across the British Isles and can sound strange to those not familiar with the nuances of everyday British regional speech. The Norman patois can still be heard in parts of the Channel Islands today, and the use of French words or phrases suggests the speaker has a good education and background.
Some people come especially to shop at London's top stores.
Shopping Districts London's fashionable shopping districts are within easy reach of the hotel - Knightsbridge is home to Harvey Nichols and Harrods and all the exclusive shops on Sloane Street. Some of the best shops can be found quite by accident, so it pays to make a detour and explore. The most famous shopping streets include Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street. Oxford and Regent Streets have the flagship stores for the national chains found in many British high streets, such as Marks and Spencer and Laura Ashley. Selfridges can also be found here.