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Manchester Arndale
When it comes to shopping, it has to be Manchester Arndale. Find a huge selection of exciting shops from the leading high street names such as Apple, All Saints, Uniqlo, Next and River Island to lots of smaller, stylish specialists and food outlets — and all under one roof. Manchester Arndale is the Manchester city centre shopping centre. Located close to bus, tram and train networks it's easy to get to and, more importantly, easy to get home from when you've got mountains of shopping to carry home.
Northern Quarter
If you are looking for the very latest street fashion, you should head for Oldham Street, the main street of the Northern Quarter. It houses shops like Arc Gallery Store, where many young designers and artists exhibit their wares. Northern Quarter also has many small record shops and interior design shops for people who have an eye for trends. Artisans work at the Manchester Craft and Design Centre in Oak Street. Afflecks on Church Street is also worth a visit if you are interested in design. Many of the leading young names in Manchester are brought together in this four-storey building.
Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre has got everyone's favourite brands and some visitors might not have discovered yet including Selfridges, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear, Victoria’s Secret, Primark and Khaadi. For those who are more of a big-day-out shoppers, why not catch the latest blockbuster at ODEON IMAX, go deep underwater at SEA LIFE or explore LEGOLAND Discovery Centre? Add in Namco Funscape and Laser Quest and visitors will have an action-packed weekend. And when hunger strikes, visitors will be spoilt for choice with over 60 amazing restaurants including new additions Bill’s, Five Guys, LEON and Wagamama.
Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Manchester Craft and Design Centre is a unique organization comprising 16 retail/studio spaces, an excellent cafe and a rolling programme of exhibitions from leading national and international makers. Located in Manchester city centre's Northern Quarter, Manchester Craft and Design Centre is at the hub of a growing innovative and artistic community. It is one of the few places in the UK open to the public where contemporary goods are both individually produced and sold on the premises. Formerly the Smithfield Victorian fish market and crowned with a huge glass roof, the Centre now houses two floors of shops ranging from jewellery, ceramics and textiles to furniture and clothing design.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Cheshire Oaks was the first and remains the UK’s largest Designer Outlet. With a quarter-million square feet of retail space and over 145 boutiques, restaurants and cafés, Cheshire Oaks isn’t merely the UK’s largest Designer Outlet. The Designer Outlet has a wide range of brands, offering something to suit every taste. Highlights range from athletic labels, like Nike and Adidas, and high-street favourites, like Marks & Spencer and Next, to a selection of iconic fashion brands, including Burberry, Polo, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss.
Spinningfields
One of the city's most vibrant neighbourhoods, Spinningfields is a thriving hub for work, rest and play. Home to some of Manchester's most popular bars, restaurants and shops, Spinningfields is also the biggest commercial district in the city, housing some of the largest corporations in the North West. Located on the River Irwell, Leftbank encompasses some of the best casual dining Manchester has to offer, including The Kitchens street food collective. Leftbank is a celebration of all things innovative and independent and the go-to alfresco location for food and drink. Spinningfields is also home to The Avenue, which has an impressive array of luxury stores and beauty salons, plus some of the most exciting eateries in the city.
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