Best Shopping Tips in Manchester

Explore the best local shops in Manchester. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. Discover unique antiques and enjoy a cup of tea at Levenshulme Antiques Village or find recognizable brands at discounted prices at Lowry Outlet Mall. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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Hulme Garden Centre

Soothing green haven

"Hulme Garden Centre" in Manchester is a green haven, a remedy to all the concrete - a community-led project that's designed to promote well-being...

Relaxing

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Shopping

Denise

Tench

Apr 19, 2025

Vinyl Fiction

A rock n roll nerd's paradise

"Vinyl Fiction" in Manchester has a simple concept: they sell vinyl and books. I love how it's not stuffed to the gills and doesn't feel claustrophobic...

Art & culture

Shopping

Lauren

Rochford

Apr 10, 2025

Lowry Outlet Mall

Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!

"Lowry Outlet Mall" in Manchester is a shopping centre where you'll find many recognisable brands at discounted prices! Bargain hunters, you're in luck.

Shopping

Lauren

Rochford

Apr 10, 2025

Sharston Books

A hidden gem for any bookworm

"Sharston Books" is a second-hand bookshop in a shipping container. With books piled high, it's definitely one of my favorite places to go exploring.

Art & culture

Shopping

Lauren

Rochford

Apr 10, 2025

The Makers Market

In Northern Quarter

"The Makers Market" in Manchester's Northern Quarter is definitely the place to go for alternative wares! No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it

Art & culture

Shopping

Snacks

Lauren

Rochford

Apr 3, 2025

Mockingbirds

Independent Withington boutique

"Mockingbirds" is an independent boutique and my favorite place to shop for clothes in the whole of Manchester. The lady inspires me to be more daring...

Shopping

Alice

Hunter

Apr 3, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Manchester

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Denise

Lauren

You?

Alice

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Denise

Lauren

You?

Alice

Hulme Garden Centre

Soothing green haven

Denise

Tench

Vinyl Fiction

A rock n roll nerd's paradise

Lauren

Rochford

Lowry Outlet Mall

Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!

Lauren

Rochford

Sharston Books

A hidden gem for any bookworm

Lauren

Rochford

The Makers Market

In Northern Quarter

Lauren

Rochford

Mockingbirds

Independent Withington boutique

Alice

Hunter

Heading to Shopping?

... for just €9.99

Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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