Shopping

For those of you that love indulging in a bit of retail therapy, you’ll find shops of every size and genre across the UK that are perfect for exercising your credit card. There are a whole host of shopping malls, small independent shops, friendly high streets and markets in all corners of Britain so whether you’re after locally made crafts or designer goods, you’ll find it at one of the shopping areas in the UK.

Huge shopping districts

If you want to do some serious shopping, be sure to head to one of the big cities, places like London, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham have a whole host of shopping opportunities including multiple malls full of designer clothes, high street names and brands offering everything from shoes to televisions. Shopping centres and malls have several accessible facilities, they are wide enough to be wheelchair friendly and have lifts and escalators to access the different levels.

Every city and town in the UK has a high street where you can find a whole host of big name shops and restaurants, as well as cafes, pubs and bars to make it a real experience. Many city and town centres have their shopping districts close to local landmarks and popular attractions or sight-seeing venues, meaning that you can sip a coffee in the shadow of a famous building or break up your shopping trip by visiting a museum or monument that is just off the high street. Some shopping areas are famous landmarks in their own right, like London’s Camden Market or Brighton’s Lanes. There are places all across the UK that offer a little slice of history and culture while you are queuing for the latest technology or the next big thing in fashion.

It isn’t just the big cities that offer great shopping opportunities, going to the smaller towns and regions will often mean finding unique items that are made in the local area. Arts and crafts are an important part of regions such as the South West, Totnes in Devon is renowned for its quirky atmosphere and independent retailers offering goods made and sold onsite. Anywhere you visit where there are small market towns, you will find local retailers who have a whole host of interesting and unique pieces to show you, from glasswork to paintings, to jewellery and that’s the just the tip of the iceberg.

Independent shops are a good way to get your shopping fix whilst having a change from the traditional high street. You’ll often find gifts that you won’t get anywhere else and many of the items on sale are one of a kind.

Local produce

It isn’t just goods you’ll find in abundance in the UK, it is a nation of people proud of local produce and everywhere you look you’ll find independent stores and markets showcasing the food and drink created in the region. The majority of places regularly hold farmers’ markets where you can pick up everything from locally reared meat, organically grown vegetables and even cakes, sweets, ciders and more made from ingredients that are found locally. As well as farmers’ markets, the more rural areas will have Farm Shops, which have onsite cafes and other attractions all together. These shops will allow you to browse butcher’s counters, bakers’, green grocers and more all in one place. The beauty of visiting shops like this is that you know exactly where the food has come from and how it has been cared for.

High streets and shopping centres are accessible with everything from ramps, to automatic doors and hearing loops. There are also opportunities to hire mobility aids at many of the larger malls and shopping centres.

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Clarks Village

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Clarks Village

Address

Clarks Village, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB

Telephone
01458 840 064

hello@clarksvillage.co.uk

Street

In the green heart of Somerset, a retail retreat unfolds…
An outlet escape like no other – where the edge and flair of modern shopping meets the effortless calm of the countryside, and the cool and classic sit side by side.

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Pavements Shopping Centre

Address

Middle Pavement, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PA

Telephone
01246 345998

pavements.shopping@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

The Pavements Shopping Centre is just off Low Pavement in the centre of Chesterfield and is the only covered shopping centre in the town. Shops include major high street brands such as Boots, Tesco, Poundland and WH Smith. Grab a snack at Greggs or…

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Booths Penrith

Address

Unit 1, Westgate House, Brunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JU

Telephone
01768 890666

penrith@booths.co.uk

Penrith

Booths is a family owned and operated independent supermarket with over 160 years tradition of quality food & drink retailing.

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Lydford Gorge

Address

The Stables, Lydford Gorge, Lydford, Devon, EX20 4BH

Telephone
01822 820320

lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk

Lydford

The geology, water & climate change has created the region’s deepest river gorge providing views that have been enjoyed since Victorian times.

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Booths Keswick

Address

Tithebarn Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5EA

Telephone
017687 73518

keswick@booths.co.uk

Keswick

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

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High Peak Bookstore and Cafe

Address

Ashbourne Road, Brierlow Bar, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9PY

Telephone
01298 71017

louisa@bookstore-derbyshire.co.uk

Buxton

High Peak Bookstore and Café offers book browsing heaven and an excellent café in the heart of the Peaks. We carry an extensive range of fiction and non-fiction titles, also greetings cards and music CDs. Dogs are welcome and we have a large, free…

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Booths Ulverston

Address

Oubas Hill, Canal Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LY

Telephone
01229 588003

ulverston@booths.co.uk

Ulverston

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

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The Market Hall

Address

The Market Hall, Scotch Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8QX

Telephone
01228 513991

helen@themarkethall.co.uk

Carlisle

This Victorian covered market was opened in 1889. It was restored and re-launched on the 14th August 1990. The centre is home to an eclectic mix of traditional market traders and modern retailers.

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De Bradelei Wharf

Address

Cambridge Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9BY

Telephone
01304 226616

theritage@debradelei.com

Dover

Superb store in beautiful marina setting, selling branded fashions and furnishings with up to 70% discount. Excellent coffee shops and ice cream bar. Easy car and coach parking. Groups and coaches always welcome.

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Heart of England Fine Foods

Address

Shropshire Food Enterprise Centre, Vanguard Way, Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, SY1 3TG

Telephone
0121 377 8724

office@heff.co.uk

Battlefield Enterprise Park

Regional food group for the six counties of the West Midlands; working to support food and drink businesses.

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Booths Kirkby Lonsdale

Address

Dodgson Croft Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HG

Telephone
015242 73443

klonsdale@booths.co.uk

Kirkby Lonsdale

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

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Booths Windermere

Address

The Old Station, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1QA

Telephone
015394 46114

windermere@booths.co.uk

Windermere

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

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Pavements Shopping Centre

Address

Middle Pavement, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PA

Telephone
01246 345998

jan.clarke-humphries@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

The Pavements Shopping Centre was opened in 1981 by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. It had taken nearly three years to complete and special attention was paid to the conserving and styling of the shop fronts.

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Eastfield Garden Centre

Address

Easton Road, Bridlington, YO16 4DB

Telephone
01262 676 285

accounts@eastfield-gardencentre.co.uk

Bridlington

Anyone who thinks gardening begins in the spring and ends in the autumn is missing the best part of the year; for gardening begins in January with the dream.

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Cranstons Food Hall at Orton Grange

Address

Orton Grange Farm, Cardewlees, Carlisle, CA5 6LA

Telephone
01228 710746

enquiries@cranstons.net

Cardewlees

Showcasing Cranstons famous locally farmed meats and produce from over 30 Cumbrian suppliers. Cafe and gift shop also on site.

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Daisyroots Book Centre

Address

Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6NA

Telephone
015395 38817

sales@daisyrootsbooks.co.uk

Grange-over-Sands

Internet book warehouse with public access. Fine, rare and collectible book on all subjects.

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Listers Studio

Address

The Lakes Homecentre, Low Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0HH

Telephone
01900 829567

studio@jdlister.co.uk

Cockermouth

Situated on our new mezzanine floor with customer life, Lister's Studio offers inspirational furnishing displays.

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The Bath House Sedbergh

Address

The Grain Store, Busk Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5HF

Telephone
015396 21992

enquiries@thebathhouseshop.com

Sedbergh

Retail outlet selling body care products.

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Booths Milnthorpe

Address

Parkhouse Lakeland, Park Road, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7AD

Telephone
01539 564217

milnthorpe@booths.co.uk

Milnthorpe

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

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Mill Race Garden Centre

Address

New Road, Aldham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QT

Telephone
01206 242521

admin@millracegardencentre.co.uk

Colchester

We pride ourselves on our range of plants and trees. You will also see an extensive range of other products like furniture, BBQs, ornaments and landscaping materials to name a few. Along with a coffee shop and boating on the River Colne!

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