It’s a fact, shopping is an integral part of any holiday break. Be it a short, weekend city break or a longer holidays, we all like to spend at least a day away from the tourist attractions and browse things in shops.The problem often is though that we don’t know where the good shops are. With that in mind I decided to write a short Manchester shopping guide and let you know where to shop in Manchester.
Trafford Centre
Trafford centre is certainly the most popular Manchester shopping spot of all. Situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford the centre is in fact the biggest shopping centre in Europe.
Occupying 1 900 000 square foot, over 35 million visits per year and over 280 stores and services, the centre certainly can offer something for everyone. You can get to the centre by X50, 100, 250 and 22 bus lines, with the first one being set up especially to provide quick access for Manchester population to the centre. You can also use the ML1 Metrolink to Stretford Metrolink Station.
Shops are opened from 10am to 10pm during the weekdays, they close at 8pm on Saturday and on Sunday you can shop from 12noon till 6pm.
Restaurants are usually opened from 10am till Midnight (and beyond during weekends), while the ODEON cinema can welcome you from 9.40am till 1am.
You can contact the centre directly for more information at: 0161 749 1717/18 or by visiting http://www.traffordcentre.co.uk/
Arndale Shopping Centre
A part of the major Arndale chain of centres, this is the second spot on the Manchester shopping map. Built in the 70′s the centre came to unfortunate fame with the IRA bombings in 1996. Slighlty smaller than Trafford, with 210 stores and services, the centre still attracts around 38 million visitors per year.
Arndale is a true shopping bonanza for any visitor. You can get there anything from Apple computers, designer clothes, electronics, down to small things like small gadgets for your home.
Arndale is easily reachable by car. The centre offers 1450 spaces car park so you shouldn’t have any problems with finding a place to park. There are also regular bus and metrolink services to the city.
The centre is opened from 9am to 8pm during weekdays. On Saturday it is opened between 9am to 8pm and Sunday working hours are 10am to 6pm.
For more information call 0161 833 9851 or visit http://www.manchesterarndale.com/
Selfridge and Harvey Nichols
Selfridge and Harvey Nichols are more glamorous Manchester shopping locations and will satisfy the most demanding shopper. Storing mainly designer fashion, accessories and more both places are a real shopping paradise. However, with so many top brands present you have to be prepared for a wallet draining experience.
No matter whether you plan to go shopping during your break or if it will happen on a spur of the moment basis, Manchester shopping spots have certainly plenty to offer for you.
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