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With its unique
mix of world famous department stores, designer shops
and individual traders, Manchester is the region’s
Number One when it comes to shopping. From the trusty Arndale Centre [map] and the exclusive Triangle complex to the everything-under-one-roof Trafford Centre [map], the city provides all you need for a hard day’s shopping. Why not start by checking out Manchester’s largest and most famous department store Kendals [map] – a favourite with the city’s TV, film and football stars. Here you’ll find the best in household goods, designer wear and cosmetics, along with a very tempting food hall, a trendy café and a high-class restaurant. The other department stores in the city centre – Selfridges [map], Marks & Spencer [map], Debenhams [map] and Harvey Nichols [map] – are also worth a visit. Manchester’s Marks & Spencer is the biggest in Europe and has very much become a symbol of the city’s determination to succeed in the aftermath of the IRA bombing. Within its breathtaking glass walls, there are four huge floors of home furnishings, women, men and children’s clothes, and M&S’ renowned food hall. The store on Exchange Square has five entrances and is linked to the Arndale Centre by a steel tunnel walkway. Attached to Marks & Spencer is a relatively new department store, Selfridges – one of only four stores in the country, another of which is at the Trafford Centre. It is the top dog for designer gear, making it an essential accessory of the North West’s IT girls and world famous celebrities. So don’t be surprised to find the Beckhams, Liam Gallagher and most of the Coronation Street and Hollyoaks casts shopping here. Heading to the other side of town you’ll find well-known chainstore Debenhams, which offers a wide range of high street and designer fashions, home furnishings, perfumes and cosmetics. Another favourite stop on Manchester’s celebrity circuit is Harvey Nichols – or 'Harvey Nicks' as it is affectionately known – which opened in August 2003. The store primarily sells fashions from renowned designers such as Paul Smith and Yohji Yamamoto, along with other top-notch designer labels, but it also has extensive beauty and home furnishing departments. If exclusive clothes are what you’re after then you’ll be spoilt for choice in Manchester because along with the department stores there are also a selection of designer-named shops on Cross Street [map] and St Ann’s Square. From the legendary Italian fashion house Hugo Boss to one of Britain’s most flamboyant designers Vivienne Westwood, they’re all cashing in on Manchester’s status as a shopping heaven. Other designer stores include DKNY, Emporio Armani and Ted Baker. The exclusive Triangle centre – created after the IRA bombing of the Victorian Corn Exchange – is also worth a look for designer shops. Here you’ll find three floors of stores, bars and restaurants, including Space NK, Calvin Klein, and the only Zinc Bar and Grill outside London. For small individually-owned retail outlets get along to Royal Exchange shopping centre [map], where you’ll find three floors of shops selling exclusive fashions, top quality cigars, designer jewellery and specialist coffee beans. If you prefer to stick to High Street shops then you won’t be disappointed at the newly renovated Arndale Centre [map] on Market Street. In here you’ll find a wealth of well-known retail outlets such as Benetton, Miss Selfridge, Ravel, Mothercare, River Island and Dixons. The Warner Bros Studio Store provides a focal point at the entrance foyers and offers occasional light shows and family entertainment. Outside on Market Street there are more high street shops such as Warehouse, Next and Dolcis. For an alternative shopping venue why not try the rather diverse yet very trendy Afflecks Palace [map] in the Northern Quarter. Individual stallholders and small retail outlets fight for space in this multi-floored paradise, which has a very unique and independent feel. You can browse through vintage and clubbing clothing, jeanswear, second-hand and rare music, watches and jewellery or check out the excellent gift and card shops. And for those who fancy returning home with a new look there is a hairdresser’s and a couple of body piercers and tatooists as well. If you prefer a shopping experience where everything is under one roof then take a trip out of town to the Trafford Centre [map] or the Lowry Designer Outlet [map]. With more than 280 different retailers, the Trafford Centre plays hosts to nearly every chainstore going including Mango, Muji, H & M, Boots, and Debenhams. When you get tired you can always take a break in the 1,600-seater food court – The Orient – which has restaurants evoking New Orleans, New York, Italian and Chinese themes. There is also a 20-screen UCI cinema and plenty of swanky bars, which stay open long after the shops have closed for the night. Manchester’s newest shopping experience, the Lowry Designer Outlet, is located on the beautifully revitalised Salford Quays. Here you’ll find more than 80 stores selling famous branded fashion and homeware at up to half price. Outlet stores including Marks and Spencer, Whistles, Mexx and Nike sell surplus stock, end of line merchandise at prices way below the high street. With all those designer, exclusive and high street shops in the heart of Manchester and beyond it’s no wonder the city is known as the North West’s shopping capital! If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere to shop in Manchester, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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