UK Christmas Shopping Breaks
Grab some bargain Christmas presents on a weekend
shopping break.
With so many brilliant locations in the UK for shopping, such as Manchester, London, Birmingham, Leeds, Belfast and Edinburgh it can be difficult to know where to go, so we have compiled a list of some of the best places for a short break mixed in with your Christmas shopping. With many of these cities having Christmas markets as well, you can peruse the best of home grown and European fare too.
London
Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street are among the most popular places to go shopping in London and each year the area is decorated with a stunning array of festive lights with Selfridges, Hamleys and Harrods leading the way. Christmas market spots include Camden Lock and Carnaby Street, which invite shoppers to browse for a range of exclusive items and vintage goods.
London Hotels from £17pppnManchester
Taking a festive break to Manchester is the perfect way to spread your time between culture and doing your shopping. With a delightful blend of markets and shops you will find everything you need in the impressive Trafford Centre and Arndale Centre, as well as the Christmas market in New Cathedral Street, Exchange Street and the world Christmas market in Brazennose Street.
Manchester Hotels from £27pppnBirmingham
Birmingham is a multicultural city and that is reflected in the shopping, especially at Christmas. You can check out the annual Frankfurt Christmas markets, the new Bullring shopping centre, full of designer shops and stores to cater for your shopping needs, or the world-famous Jewellery Quarter where hand-made craftsmanship awaits at unbelievable prices.
Birmingham Hotels from £19pppnEdinburgh
The magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle provides the perfect setting for a weekend shopping break. Christmas shoppers are spoiled for choice in the paradise of Princes Street and Georges Street, each tastefully crammed with cafes, coffee shops and elite name brands. You'll also find an open-air ice-skating rink and decorated Christmas markets.
Edinburgh Hotels from £16pppnLeeds
Leeds has a fantastic selection of shops and stores, offering the perfect blend of independent retailers, high street favourites and exclusive outlets - you can find these by checking out the Leeds Shopping Plaza and St Johns Centre. Leeds hosts a German Christmas market, which is one of the largest and best-established German Christmas markets in the UK.
Leeds Hotels from £34pppnLiverpool
Liverpool city centre boasts some of the largest big name high street stores in the country, most in the Liverpool One shopping centre and Cavern Walks designer shopping centre. The Liverpool Christmas market is in Williamson Square, selling festive food, mulled wine and crafted gifts from across Europe, with over 40 festive stalls.
Liverpool Hotels from £21pppnBath
The historic city of Bath offers a different type of weekend break, as it has a much more intimate atmosphere, but still has all the big name shops for you to tackle the Christmas shopping. You can find the major stores down Milsom Street and the smaller shops around the picturesque Bath Abbey, not forgetting the wonderful Bath Christmas market near the Roman baths.
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If you take a weekend break to York you can see all the landmarks and history. Bob and weave through the many beautifully decorated medieval streets lined full of shops for you to peruse and barter for your Christmas gifts. Make sure you check out the international Christmas market set in Parliament Square, with superb fare from all over the globe.
York Hotels from £34pppnBelfast
Belfast's compact city means that most shopping areas are within walking distance, so you get a huge array of shops for very little effort. A highlight is Donegall Place with loads of high street stores, and Bloomfield Avenue which is full of cool boutiques. The fabulous City Hall gardens are transformed into the Christmas markets, boasting a huge selection of European fare.
Belfast Hotels from £31pppnBrighton
The wonderful seaside resort of Brighton offers fantastic shopping for people on a weekend break. You have the choice of The Lanes, the designer bargains of Brighton Marina, the retro chic of the North Laine and the big name stores of Churchill Square. The Lanes Christmas market is the main attraction, with unique gifts, trinkets and all manner of items.
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