Make sure to visit the amazing shopping malls, downtown city center arcades, and fashion outlets when you vacation in this modern English city. You will be amazed at the vibrant and lively shopping centers it has to offer.

Take a trip downtown to stroll through the Arndale Centre, where you will discover all the fashion and designer outlets necessary for some serious retail therapy. Manchester’s Arndale is one of the largest retail malls in the UK, having more than two hundred retailers in this modern shoppers’ paradise. Arndale is also home to a host of restaurants and cafés providing a choice of many different cuisines so you can opt for your favorite foods.

A tour of the Northern Quarter, which is home to modern designers and independent fashion outlets, offers a glimpse of the thriving arts scene in the UK. The Manchester Craft and Design Centre is located in the old fish and poultry market building, and is home to a range of artists and craftspeople who work from their own small studios.

The INTU Trafford Centre is located approximately five miles outside of Manchester’s city center, and is full of surprises. All four major department stores are located in Trafford Centre, so if you want to browse the wares of Selfridges, John Lewis, M&S, and Debenhams in one day, then this is the ideal retail venue for you. There are a host of designer outlets, as well. You will find Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Mulberry, Lanvin, and more located at the INTU Trafford Centre, alongside decorative features that are sure to impress any visitor.

You can book holiday accommodations in a number of Manchester neighborhoods. Vacation rentals can be found at all different price points, ranging from cheap sleeps to luxury rentals.