Top UK Cities for Shopping

• By: Editor
• On: 10/Apr/2009
• In: UK Travel Tips

London City

London is classed as one of the world’s top shopping destinations, from its exciting and renowned Harrods and Harvey Nichols, to its many high streets, colourful laneways and bustling markets, London has it all when it comes to the latest fashion trends and must-haves. 

London is high on the list as one of the major fashion capitals of the world and is best known for its fashion, style, electric mix and trendsetting.  If Versace, Prada and the likes are your thing then Bond Street is the place to go.  For lavish stores Regent Street is the answer with wonderful gems such as Liberty Store, French Connection, Laura Ashley, United Colors of Benetton and many more. 

Convent Garden is London’s trendy shopping area and you will find shopping in Covent Garden an exciting experience, alot of the things you buy here you can't get anywhere else!  Convent Garden is home to many designer stores, boutiques and of course some quaint little restaurants and cafés where you can drop those bags and take time out from all that shopping! 

Of course no shopping trip is complete without a visit to London’s Oxford Street.  Oxford Street truly is a shopper’s paradise offering the very latest in fashion trends for every taste, shape and size!   Oxford Street probably has one of the highest content of shops on one street than anywhere else in the world.  From Riverisland to Top Shop, Miss Selfridge to GAP the list is endless. 

Why not make a holiday of your shopping trip in London? Check out our London Hotel page for all your accommodation needs.

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Birmingham

Looking to revitalise that wardrobe? Satisfy your craving for shopping? Purchase some head-turning outfits? Or you just simply are looking for a great location to go on that shopping spree?  Then look no further, Birmingham has it all and so much more to satisfy your every shopping need! 

For that great shopping experience you must visit Birmingham’s shopping centre called ‘The Bullring’. The Bullring is Europe's biggest city-centre retail zone and offers a great shopping experience from H&M, to Mango, Karen Millen, to Footlocker and hundreds more. 

Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK and is home to over 700 retail stores, from the major retail stores and brand names to the colourful side streets you will want to spend a few days here.

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Edinburgh

The beautiful city of Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and offers an excellent shopping experience.  Whether you are looking for an outfit for a special occasion, trendy casual wear, or perhaps a tartan berry and kilt you will get all these and more when you hit Edinburgh’s shopping streets. 

If you are looking for luxury shops Louis Vuitton and Harvey Nichols are sure to satisfy.  Princes Street is Edinburgh's principal shopping thoroughfare and home to the many high street shops mentioned in London and Birmingham.  You will also have plenty of opportunity to purchase some souvenirs as you browse the wonderful shops and streets of Edinburgh.

Check out our Edinburgh Hotels and start booking that well deserved shopping holiday.

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What is your favourite UK shopping destination and why? As always we would love to hear from you, please feel free to leave a comment in the comment box below.  Thank you.