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House of Fraser

House of Fraser is a 100 year old London based department store located across the UK and Ireland that was originally established in Glasgow, Scotland under the name Fraser &.

City guide318 Oxford St, London W1C 1HF

House of Fraser, London. Source: Irhal legacy editorial archive.Irhal legacy editorial archive

Overview & visitor information

House of Fraser is a 100 year old London based department store located across the UK and Ireland that was originally established in Glasgow, Scotland under the name Fraser & Sons.

House of Fraser’s flagship store is on Oxford Street in London, and the largest of the chain is located in Birmingham.

At the store you can find clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children as well as cosmetics, furniture, bed linens and other items and electronics for the home.

Tube: Oxford Street stop

Mon-Wed 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Thurs- Sat 8AM – 10:30 PM

Sunday 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Muslim traveller information

Families: Limited

Information reviewed: 2026-06-30

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