When
Saturday 27th December 2008 - Saturday 24th January 2009
Where
Harrods
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again – Harrods January sale is back once more. London’s most famous store is once again offering amazing bargains on their finest products, from food to furniture and everything in between. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself to some post-Christmas gifts – after all, you were very good this year.
Celebrity openingThis year Welsh mezzo-soprano and celebrity beauty Katherine Jenkins will be cutting the ribbon to open the Harrods January sale. The grand opening is at 9am on Saturday 27th December, so get up early to make sure you're at the front of the queue.
Bargains galoreThere will be discounts galore at the Harrods January sale, and the products are definitely worth it. This is one of the UK’s most exclusive retailers, and even though there will be discounts of around 60 percent off, it’s still might be just a bit expensive. Make sure you save up some of your hard earned Christmas bonus, and if you’re really hardcore you’ll camp out in front of the stores like some professional sales shoppers are known to do.
A Harrods historyHarrods first opened up in 1849 and quickly established a reputation for excellence. From humble beginnings as a grocer in East London to a million dollar group that influences the style and shopping of the entire world, there’s no doubt that Harrods is one of the world’s most famous stores. It’s a favourite of celebrities, tourists and Knightsbridge locals as well as Londoners who stop by to attend an event or splurge on a gift.
Post-Christmas shoppingThere’s no better way to reward yourself for getting through another Christmas season than by treating yourself to something nice for a lower price at a Christmas sale. The Harrods January sale is also a perfect opportunity to pick up a gift or two for those friends and relatives you didn’t get a chance to see during the Christmas season – they’ll never know you bought it for half off.
The Harrods January sale starts on Saturday 27th December and runs through until Saturday 24th January. Nearest tube: Knightsbridge. Special opening hours for the January sale are as follows:9am - 9pm 27th December
10am - 6pm New Years Eve
12pm - 8pm New Years Day
Normal weekly opening hours are 10am - 8pm, except for Sundays which are 12pm - 6pm. For more information call 020 7730 1234 or click the link below.
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