Bring an empty suitcase and take advantage of the excellent strength of the Euro with a shopping trip to Manchester this summer. Make a short break of it and combine with a summer event and fantastic food and drink to enjoy along the way!
The Trafford Centre offers a unique, varied and ever-changing experience to visitors right at the heart of the UK. With 230 stores, from high-street to designer shopping, more than 60 restaurants, cafés and bars, the largest ODEON megaplex in the UK, plus fantastic leisure facilities such as Namco bowling, adventure golf and Laser Quest all under one roof.
For a perfect weekend, visit the Trafford Quays Leisure Village, with exquisite designer shopping at The Trafford Centre itself, to an invigorating real snow experience at the new Chill Factore indoor ski slopes, and from spectacular golfing facilities at PlayGolf, to restful tranquility at a variety of hotels. Find out more...
High Street
For high street brands, look no further than The Arndale. With Topshop, Next, Urban Outfitters and Levis to name a few, the UK's largest inner city shopping centre plays host to 240 stores while the Arndale Market is a popular destination for food with local product and specialist goods. On Market Street, the trend continues with H&M, Primark and American Apparel, high street heaven!
Bohemian
The Northern Quarter is a bohemian treasure trove of independent retailers, second hand clothing, records, furniture and books. Look out for Rags to Bitches boutique for beautiful, individual vintage pieces and Manchester Craft and Design Centre for ceramics, jewellery, accessories and art.
Designer
Exchange Square is home to luxury department stores Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, with Prada, Chanel, Gucci and fantastic beauty brands. Over on the elite King Street you’ll find your favourite labels Vivienne Westwood, Armani, Mulberry, Tommy Hilfiger and Agent Provocateur amongst other fabulous designer stores.
