Burberry was founded in 1856 by 21-year-old Thomas Burberry who opened his first shop in Hampshire, and since then his label has come a very long way.

Burberry is now a global luxury brand with followers such as Sienna Miller and Gwyneth Paltrow and a turnover of more than £700 milllion.

So, naturally our search for their outlet led us to… Hackney.

Clothing and accessories typically have a third to 50% off. Plus, the outlet really is very nice once you get there. Well worth a visit, especially if you find yourself with an odd craving for one of their scarves just like I did.

Address: 29 Chatham Place, Hackney, London, E9 6LP

Nearest Tube: Bethnal Green –  note,  it is a bit of a trek from the tube – much better to persuade some kind sole to drive you or get a cabbie

Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 6.00pm , Sunday 11.00am – 5.00pm

Kensington Palace has been home to the Royals since the 17^th century and the Orangery was added by Queen Anne in the early 18^th century. It has the most beautiful gardens in London that you can wander round for free at your leisure and if you desire you can tour the house itself, although this will set you back £12.50.

Afternoon tea is an amazing bargain. It costs is just £14.85 per person for their signature orange tea, with an assortment of finger sandwiches, signature orange scented scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam. Finished with a delectable éclair and orange and passion fruit tart. Served with a choice of teas or coffee.

There are three more choices, with prices going up to £33.75 for the Tregothnan English Tea, which includes a flute of champagne and a variety of dainty afternoon tea pastries. Still less than sitting in the generic grandeur of the Connaught or the Berkeley and having their least expensive tea.

See the full list of Kensington Palace afternoon teas here.

To book, call 0203 166 6112

The first Warehouse store opened its doors in London in 1976 with the vision of bringing fashion and glamour to the High Street.

The brand was the brainchild of Jeff Banks and Maurice and Michael Bennet and despite changing hands a few times, through the years many women including stylists and celebrities have enjoyed wearing their favourite Warehouse numbers. It is definitely one of CrunchyPrices team’s fave bands

The Warehouse Outlet

The Warehouse outlet is now online. Stock up on clothes and accessories from one of our fave high street designers at 50% or more off. Plus the site is really easy to use, you can sort by either size or price.

Visit their website here.

The extravagant Ms Marmite (a former rock photographer for NME) resides somewhere secret in Kilburn. She freshly prepares all her own wonderful food and only cooks using her traditional aga. Numbers are obviously always limited as the food is served in her beautiful home, where you will be served by her loyal volunteer staff.

It typically costs £30.00 for a 3-course meal.

Visit her blog for more info or to book tickets online (you’ll be emailed the address the night before – very 007!).

This August the Matthew Williamson sample sale will have 70% off ready-to-wear, beachwear and accessories.

Visit the 20th Century Theatre to buy your own unique piece of fashion.

Time: Thursday 19th noon-7pm, Friday 20th 10am-7pm

Address: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11 2QA

Nearest Tube: Notting Hill

Entry: £1 (goes to charity)

Swan around this very trendy event, rock & roll music playing, a G&T in one hand, and your latest vintage find in the other.

Visit the St Aloysius Social Club, 21 Phoenix Rd, NW1 1TA from 2-6pm.

Admission is free.

For more info visit their website.

Visit the footwear sample sale in Fulham for up to 70% off designer brands, including Juicy Couture and Chloe.

Date: 30th-31st July

Time: Friday 12noon-7.00pm, Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm

Address: English Home Warehouse, 2 Michael Road, SW6 2AD

Nearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

Note – There is a £2 entry fee that goes to Great Ormond Street Children‘s Cancer unit.

There will be five new acts:

Logan Coutts, Paper Waits, Alex Starling, Accretion and Katalina Kicks.

Entry is just £6, or £5 with this flyer, and the booze is very reasonable.

Visit the website here for more info

Date: 24th July

Time: 7pm-11.30pm

Address: The Rhythm Factory, 16-18 Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1EW

Nearest Tube: Whitechapel / Aldgate East

Everyone is going all ethical on us, including Mint. They produce hand-crafted, globally-sourced, ethical jewellery. All of their collections are made of an eclectic mix of natural, sustainable materials but most importantly they look beautiful and glamourous.

Check out their website here to see the jewellery.

The sale is on at the end of July.

Date: 24th-25th July

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Address: 52/54 Lydden Road, London, SW18

Nearest Tube: Southfields

Visit Avery Row W1 for the sweet Paul Smith boutique that has fabulous discounts.

They sell everything from jackets to shoes to even Paul Smith toothbrushes (a great novelty gift for those label-loving nephews). All at 50% or more off.

Note though, it only does menswear.

Check out the map below to get there.
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