Manchester is a city renowned for its history, culture and character, as well as being celebrated for its music scene and legendary sports following. It’s also the go-to shopping destination for millions of people every year and it’s easy to see why.
Manchester’s shopping scene offers an unparalleled selection of high street and boutique designer brands in world-renowned shopping centres such as the Arndale Centre, alongside a delightful mix of more independent shops and high street retailers.
Whether you’re on the lookout for designer clothes or indie commerce, Manchester has all your shopping needs covered in one city, so take a look below to find out more and book your train tickets to Manchester today.
Shopping in Manchester: Manchester Arndale
The famous Manchester Arndale is the UK’s largest city-centre shopping complex, boasting a huge 240 retailers across 1.6 million square feet. There’s a reason 42 million shoppers travel to Manchester Arndale every year – as well as a great selection of leading high-street retailers, the centre also offers shoppers the opportunity to sample all types of cuisine from small specialist outlets, to well-known high street brands.
Located in Manchester’s bustling city-centre, the Manchester Arndale isn’t far from Manchester’s Piccadilly railway station.
Shopping in Manchester: Afflecks
Home to all kinds of independent retailers, offering everything from tattoos, to live cartoonists and vintage-inspired boutiques, Afflecks is the shopping centre for shopper looking to bag some more unusual bargains from their trip. Situated in Manchester’s historic Northern Quarter, Afflecks is a stone’s throw away from some of the cities other top attractions, so make it part of a day trip to remember.
Shopping in Manchester: Vintage shopping
If you’re on the lookout for vintage clothing or homewares, there’s no better place than central Manchester. Retro Rehab can be found in the Northern Quarter and is home to an amazing range of affordable vintage pieces. They also have a great selection of jewellery to perfectly enhance their re-worked outfits. Cow on Church Street is the perfect place to pick up some 90’s gear – their range of denim and bags is one the best in the city. Before you head off, be sure to stop by Pop Boutique on Oldham Street. Not only are there some fantastic clothes to choose from, you’ll also come across homeware finds that you won’t see anywhere else.
Shopping in Manchester: Homeware and gift shopping
You could spend all day visiting the various independent homeware and gift shops in Manchester. Okla Gift Shop on the High Street is a palace of handmade jewellery, stationery and novelty items – make it your new go-to place for presents and treats. Fig & Sparrow in the Northern Quarter is a great coffee shop that also sells interesting gifts and homewares. You can pick up a selection of cards, printed wrapping paper and gifts for around the home. Form Lifestyle Store should be your first stop for all things ceramics and stationery. The Bradley Street-based store is home to an array of unique gifts, and you can also sign up to one of their workshops if you want to turn your hand to something creative.
Shopping in Manchester: Crownpoint Shopping Park
Situated in the Denton area of Manchester, Crownpoint Shopping Park offers visitors a fantastic shopping experience, with over 30 popular high street stores. Browse the latest fashion or grab some great gifts – whatever you’re looking for, Crownpoint Shopping Park has it.
Crownpoint Shopping Park is open seven days a week, so there’s no reason not to visit.
During my vaccation in England I stayed at Manchester Hilton Hotel.
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