Shopping

Shopping

Few places can match Manchester’s incredible retail experience. Anything is possible from browsing white label records and vintage clothing in the Northern Quarter, to personal shoppers and designer labels at Harvey Nichols. You can wander round the monthly farmers’ market, or have a manicure in Triangle, and everything in between.

The city separates into four main shopping areas; Market Street and Manchester Arndale – home to mid-range high street stores; New Cathedral Street and Exchange Square – where Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Triangle reside; St. Ann’s Square and Deansgate – a mix of upmarket designer shops and mid to top range high street and designer names; and last but not least, the Northern Quarter – independent boutiques, vintage ware, record shops and of course, the famous Afflecks Palace.

One of the great advantages of Manchester is it’s size. You can walk everywhere, but if your legs start to feel the strain, Metrolink trams and the free Metroshuttle have the city covered. 

For shopping under one roof head to the Trafford Centre, just 15 minutes from the city centre. This mega mall is open until 10pm weekdays with 280 stores and a huge food and entertainment complex.

Lancashire

In the county surrounding Manchester you’ll also find a number of mill shops. The most famous is the Liberty Mill selling Liberty curtain and furnishing fabrics, shawls, scarves and gifts. The Potteries, an area in central England near Stoke-on-Trent, is home to fine pottery - look out for names like Wedgewood, Royal Doulton, Spode and Minton. Over 30 factory shops are located here selling seconds and discontinued lines at great prices.