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People travel from across
the whole of Northern Ireland to experience the array of shopping
opportunities on offer in Belfast.
Start your excursion at Lisburn Road [map],
which is right in the heart of Belfast City Centre, and home to a
number of famous names from Boots and WH Smith, to Warehouse and Miss
Selfridge, so if you’re looking for familiar names, this is
the place to hunt them down.
Northern Ireland really excels when it comes to arts and crafts,
so if you’re looking for a special gift you’ll be spoilt
for choice with the vast array of traditional and unusual goods on
offer.
Mix your craft hunting with purchasing some tourist souvenirs at places
like The Wicker Man [map],
Donegall Arcade, Castle Place, which is full of jewellery, metal work,
linen goods, and stunning pottery created by some of Northern Ireland's
foremost artisans.
Get all of your families’ goods under one roof at some of the
areas biggest and best-loved shopping centres like the enormous Castlecourt
or Forestside Shopping Centre [map]
at Upper Galwally.
Alternative shoppers should head to North Street Arcade [map],
for bohemian style. This is the place for vintage clothing, vegetarian
eats, piercing and tattooing. So why not find a pavement café
and enjoy the sights and sounds of this area.
If you like bagging a bargain, head to one of Northern Ireland’s
premier markets. There are three to
choose from so whether you want to enjoy fresh fruit and veg or shop
for antiques, you’re sure to find one to suit your needs.
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