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. From quiet hours to wheelchair suitable aisles and personal shoppers on hand, Britain's shops are working to be as accessible as possible.

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

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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Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping

Address

Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3QU

Telephone
01237 422544

nicola@affinityoutlets.com

Bideford

Shop, Eat and Play at Affinity Devon - North Devon’s unique outlet shopping village. We believe everyone deserves a welcoming and accessible shopping experience, and we're committed to making Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Centre a place where…

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Princesshay Shopping Centre

Address

9 Catherine Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QA

Telephone
01392 459838

enquiries@princesshay.co.uk

Exeter

Princesshay is home to over 65 of the best high street names together with a mix of specialist and independent shops. Its unrivalled cosmopolitan café culture features a great line up of restaurants and cafes catering for every taste.

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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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Casa De Modas

Address

4 Tower Court, West Tower Street, Carlisle, Carlisle, CA3 8QT

Telephone
01228 810610

info@casademodas.co.uk

Carlisle

Ladies high-end fashion boutique.

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Kennedys Fine Chocolates

Address

The Old School, Orton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3RU

Telephone
015396 24781

info@kennedyschocolates.co.uk

Penrith

Small chocolate factory producing handmade chocolates. Viewing windows into the production area and video film. Coffee house and factory shop.

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Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop

Address

Headless Cross, Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway, DG16 5EA

Telephone
01461 338441

info@gretnagreen.com

Gretna Green

Romantic history combines with a great shopping experience. Gretna Green Story unfolds in the historic building. Shopping features reveal a stylish collection of clothing, accessories and homestyle goods plus luxury food and whiskies.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 Kendal

Address

11 Wainwrights Yard, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DP

Telephone
01539 742370

kendal@booths.co.uk

Kendal

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

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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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Brotherwood Automobility Ltd

Address

Lambert House, Beer Hackett, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6QP

Telephone
0330 1747 555

enquiries@brotherwood.com

Sherborne

Brotherwood are the UK’s Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Specialists and are recognised as the market leader in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Design.

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