Taking a weekend Shopping Break in Manchester | UK

Sometimes you just need a break and a chance to spoil yourself a bit, so what better way is there than a shopping weekend in Manchester? You deserve it after all the hard work you do day after day. Whatever you’re looking for, Manchester has so many great stores to shop til you drop.

Waterstone’s at the Arndale Centre, Manchester / Ben Sutherland

For you ladies, there are plenty of shops to hit in Manchester that cater to every taste. For some vintage fun, check out Retro Rehab, Cow, Pop Boutique, or Oxfam Originals. These places will jump out at you with their array of vintage clothing, handbags, and fun accessories. Create your own signature style by mixing and matching from different eras and really show your individual flair for fashion.

If you’ve just got to have that new designed piece, then the place to go is the accessories department at Selfridges and Co. Once you’ve spotted what you’re looking for, you’ll have a hard time leaving because this store is splurge heaven. Designer dresses, shoes, top-of-the-line makeup, and much more await your perusal. Be sure to have a good breakfast before you go because you’ll need to keep your strength up to see everything.

Men, if you’re looking for new casual attire to spruce up your wardrobe, the Arndale centre has so many stores that offer every kind of look you’re seeking. For sportswear, Lacoste On New Cathedral Street, JD Sports, and Nike are just three of several stores where you can find stylish casual wear. For that cool, street-wear look, head on over to Ark Clothing and step out cooler than when you went in.

New Cathedral Street / Pimlico Badger

For that perfect suit, Moss at 1-5 St Anns Square has styles that will make you look like the company CEO without even trying. Of course, no suit is complete without some sharp-looking shirts, ties, and belts. Then you’ll realize you need some new shoes to go with that new suit. Back at work and looking good, you just may get noticed for a promotion, so consider this an investment in your future.

Both guys and girls will love shopping at Vinyl Exchange, a second-hand music store where you can find old vinyl records, CDs, videos, and more at discount prices. You’ll find great stuff from all music genres and eras. Sell or trade what you don’t want anymore too. You’ll get lost for hours here if you’re not careful. If you’re a collector, don’t miss stopping in.

If you love to read, then Manchester’s largest bookstore, Waterstone’s, offers a tremendous collection of books, periodicals, and many American imports. Get lost in the stacks and stock up on fun and interesting reading material. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a book signing or lecture while you’re there.

For that next electronic gadget, the go-to place is at the Maplin electronics store. You’ll find things you never even knew existed. Maybe you’d like a vinyl-to-mp3 turntable where you can play and convert music from your vinyl records to mp3. Who knew? Get a new hard drive or PC game. The list goes on and on. If you can’t find it here, you probably won’t find it anywhere. This store has it all.

Plan your shopping weekend to Manchester and be sure to check out these awesome stores. There are many more that will keep you busy the whole weekend and beckon you to come back again. Take that well-deserved break and don’t forget to spoil yourself. Whether you come back with a new look or just a new book, you’ll be happy that you treated yourself and you’ll want to do it again.

This article was written by freelance writer Ross who also writes at blog.netflights.com and loves Manchester

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