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It’s not just its world-class mix of home-grown and international brands, its iconic department stores, shopping centres and eclectic mix of high-streets that makes Britain’s shopping great. It’s also the breath of what it packs in, from the world’s biggest high street at London’s Oxford Circus to the romantic world of Jane Austin seen through the charm of Bath’s Milsom Street. Explore what you fancy then discover some more, whether its big, boutique or unique, Britain has it all. 

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Iconic shopping in every corner of Britain

Whether you are into luxury, vintage or market architecture, you’ll find somewhere that ticks all the boxes in Britain.  From London’s famous Harrods to Cardiff’s city of arcades, all the way up to Edinburgh’s most photographed Victoria Street, you’ll find bags of brilliant shopping in Britain. 

5 iconic shopping spots in London

You’ll be spoilt for choice in London. The capital is packed to the rafters, streets and market halls with world-famous places to shop. From the world’s biggest shopping street, Oxford Street to Fortnum & Mason. Check out luxurious Harrods to retro and cutting-edge Carnaby, we’ve picked the five iconic spots for your to get your shopping fix.

Britain’s most iconic shopping outside of the capital

From the medieval streets of York to uber-modern buildings of Birmingham, the vintage boutiques of Brighton to the aesthetics of Glasgow’s Buchanan Street, Britain is bursting with unique shopping spots. Soak in its history, cutting-edge architecture and cute cosy lanes in shopping spots as diverse as Britain itself. With the backdrop of medieval streets to cool slick designer malls, Britain offers a plethora of places to shop.

Walk around York’s famous Shambles, the medieval shopping street that looks like it’s straight out of Harry Potter.

Find out more about visiting the Shambles

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The Shambles

Masses of indie shops, quirky bars and creatively cool places to dine await in Manchester.

Learn more about the Northern Quarter

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Northern Quarter

In the centre of Glasgow, Buchanan Street sits the largest shopping thoroughfare outside of London’s Oxford Street.

Discover more about shopping in Glasgow

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Buchanan Street

Visit Bullring & Grand Central for top-notch shopping and dining, with leading fashion brands and restaurants galore.

Shop til you drop at Bullring & Grand Central

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Bullring & Grand Central

Want designer clothes at a discount? Head to Oxfordshire’s Bicester Village, one of Britain’s favourite shopping destinations for bargains.

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Bicester Village

Bicester Village
Bicester Village

Explore Seven Victorian and Edwardian arcades tucked among the biggest brand names of Cardiff’s high street.

Find out more about Cardiff’s Arcades

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Cardiff Arcades

Edinburgh’s elegant Victoria Street is packed with colourful fronts, indie boutiques and designer picks.

Discover more about Edinburgh’s Victoria Street

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Victoria Street

Shop ’til you drop at the quirky shops and boutiques inside Brighton’s Lanes.

Find shopping heaven in The Lanes

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Brighton

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The Lanes, Brighton & Hove

Meander through these alleyways framed by Medieval architecture, packed with indie shops, cafes and galleries.

Weave your way through the Norwich Lanes

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Norwich, England

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The Norwich Lanes

Walk around York’s famous Shambles, the medieval shopping street that looks like it’s straight out of Harry Potter.

Find out more about visiting the Shambles

VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Man standing outside Ye Old Shambles Tavern
The Shambles

Masses of indie shops, quirky bars and creatively cool places to dine await in Manchester.

Learn more about the Northern Quarter

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Northern Quarter

In the centre of Glasgow, Buchanan Street sits the largest shopping thoroughfare outside of London’s Oxford Street.

Discover more about shopping in Glasgow

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Buchanan Street

Visit Bullring & Grand Central for top-notch shopping and dining, with leading fashion brands and restaurants galore.

Shop til you drop at Bullring & Grand Central

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Bullring & Grand Central

Want designer clothes at a discount? Head to Oxfordshire’s Bicester Village, one of Britain’s favourite shopping destinations for bargains.

Visit to Bicester Village

Bicester Village

Bicester Village
Bicester Village

Explore Seven Victorian and Edwardian arcades tucked among the biggest brand names of Cardiff’s high street.

Find out more about Cardiff’s Arcades

VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

People walking between shops, lit up from inside
Cardiff Arcades

Edinburgh’s elegant Victoria Street is packed with colourful fronts, indie boutiques and designer picks.

Discover more about Edinburgh’s Victoria Street

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Two little girls in Harry Potter costumes
Victoria Street

Shop ’til you drop at the quirky shops and boutiques inside Brighton’s Lanes.

Find shopping heaven in The Lanes

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Brighton

Crowds of people on the streets on a summer's day shopping
The Lanes, Brighton & Hove

Meander through these alleyways framed by Medieval architecture, packed with indie shops, cafes and galleries.

Weave your way through the Norwich Lanes

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Norwich, England

Groups of people dining outside in The Norwich Lanes
The Norwich Lanes

Explore other shopping locations in Britain

Get a taste for luxury shopping filled with high-quality craftsmanship and brilliantly bold designers.

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While city centres are great for history, culture and shopping – it’s out of town shopping centres which can zip you away from the city’s bustle.

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From flagships to firsts, British heritage labels to boutique bizarres, and emporiums to bespoke - Britain’s shopping experiences are unmissable.

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