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Relaxing and pampering - Shopping
Shop ‘till you drop
While the prospect of a shopping trip leaves some of us less than thrilled, others will gladly shop until they drop and positively revel in retail therapy.
For reasons of practicality and convenience a huge number of people use the numerous shopping centres located across England. It’s no surprise that such centres have become real shopping havens with popular high street names, a host of unique shops, restaurants, cinemas and children’s play areas.
Shopping around the regions
We've compiled a list of the best shopping centres located by region throughout the country. Use the links below to find your nearest shopping centre...
East Midlands
The Victoria Centre has 120 shops, plus The Shires caters for all the shopaholic's needs with all the leading high st brands...
East of England
Turn your shopping trip into a great day at The Grafton, The Chapelfield is an new shopping centre in the heart of Norwich...
England's Northwest
At The Arndale you find a massive selection of shops from leading high street names, The Trafford centre has 280 stores...
Heart of England
The Mailbox contains a variety of lifestyle stores, The Bullring has over 160 of the most desirable shops to explore...
London
Whiteleys is a modern shopping centre offers everything from ladies' and men's fashions, Brent Cross is the UK's first shopping centre...
North East England
The Metro Centre offer everything from Indian art to collectables, Eldon Square has over 140 shops, including Fenwick & John Lewis...
South East
Blue Water has 330 stores and 40 cafes, plus a 13-screen cinema, Lakeside provides personal shoppers to help makes those tricky decisions...
South West
The Cribbs Causeway contains over 135 shops including John Lewis and a Marks and Spencer, over a dozen cafes & restaurants...
Yorkshire
Nottingham Victoria Centre has 120 shops and stores all under one roof, The Meadowhall has all the top retail brands in menswear and ladieswear...
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