The Best Places To Shop In The U.K. That Aren't Oxford Street
Because Christmas shopping IRL needn't be painful
Uh-oh. It's the last weekend before Christmas and you haven't ticked everyone off your list yet. But never fear, a trip to the shops to buy socks for your nearest and dearest needn't be a weekend given up to misery and queues. We've collected together the best places to go and get your Christmas shopping done AND have a great time doing it. You're so welcome.
Leeds Corn Exchange
The Leeds Corn Exchange is a treasure trove of independent designers and vintage finds all wrapped up in a beautiful Victorian building. Perfect for totally unique pressies.
Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Ln, Leeds, LS1 7BR. Nearest station: Leeds Station.
Bicester Village
Bicester Village is the stuff of Christmas shopping dreams, with over 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, all with discounts of up to 60%. Your family and your bank manager will thank you.
Bicester Village, 50 Pingle Drive Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6WD. Nearest station: Bicester Village Station.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is such a beautiful city, but it really comes into its own at Christmas. The Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens is particularly festive, with a Santa Train and a Christmas Tree Maze.
Nearest station: Edinburgh Waverley
The Northern Quarter
Manchester's Northern Quarter is chock-a-block with independent gift shops and vintage warehouses. Perfect for something a little different.
Nearest station: Manchester Piccadilly Station.
The Shambles
York's most famous street, The Shambles, is totally picturesque and great for gifts. So fill up your Instagram feed and your friends' stockings - double win.
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