[21.12.2007] Burlington Arcade is an historic place. It was supposedly Britain's first shopping Arcade, opened in 1819. It takes the form of an indoor shopping street and one has to say that it is a beautiful and elegant setting in which to make your purchases. I first went there as a small boy with my Great aunt who would always pop in to look at the antique jewellery. Many of the shops offer all kinds of luxurious goods desi [more]

[21.12.2007] This was my local market when I lived in New York a few years ago although admittedly I didn't visit that often as it was rather on the expensive side. However, it has to be said that if you are a food lover, this place is an Aladdin's cave for gourmet food. The market is located on the site of an old Nabisco factory and is New Yorks largest food mall where you will find both raw and ready made produce. There are ju [more]

[21.12.2007] Possibly Camden's major attraction is the large weekend market. Its actually open every day but Sunday is the busiest. It is at weekends that the market opens and attracts all forms of local life. There are many stalls and shops offering a variety of goods from antiques, artisan craftwork, household accessories and furniture. The market is said to attract 100,000 bargain hunters every weekend and there are some real [more]

[21.12.2007] The Metro Centre claims to be Europe's largest shopping and leisure centre offering everything a shopper could possibly need for the ideal shopping experience. It is situated about five kilometres to the south west of Newcastle. At the Metro Centre you will find hundreds of shops including many of the top stores and brand names including some brands that cannot be found anywhere else in the North East. This really [more]

[21.12.2007] Oxford Street is simply one of the best places to go shopping in London. Its easy to get there by any means of transport and from anywhere across London, but probably the best way is by tube. There are a number of lines and stations that will get you there. Bond Street via the Central Line / Jubilee Line, Marble Arch via the Central Line and Oxford Circus via the Bakerloo Line / Central Line / Victoria Line are prob [more]

[21.12.2007] Fortnum & Mason is an elegant and very English department store that has only recently been refurbished. The decor inside is simply stunning. The store is conveniently situated at 181 Piccadilly in central London. I always find shopping here a pleasant experience as it is especially easy to find your way around. The place is especially packed out during the weekends and it is especially popular with tourists. There a [more]

[21.12.2007] The old Borough Market as a reputation for being one of the best food markets in England. I wouldn't go that far but it is a great place to find a wide range of food produce. The market is located close to the Thames behind Southwark cathedral and is conveniently situated near London Bridge Station which is well connected to the mainline National Rail network and the London Underground. It is generally split into fou [more]

[20.12.2007] As in the lyrics of the song ‘Carnaby street is not what it used to be'. In recent years there has been an attempt to develop the area an repair its reputation as the place to go for cutting-edge fashion and all the latest trends. The area has seen a lot of changes especially at the southern end of Carnaby Street, where a number of stylish new stores have been established. The pedestrianised streets of Carnaby no [more]

[20.12.2007] The Bullring is a spectacular building situated right in the heart of Birmingham city centre, as such it is very easy to get to. If you're travelling by train New Street and Moore Street train stations are just a short walk away. I wouldnt recommend a visit by car but if you do there are three car parks nearby. Moor Street, Edgbaston Street and Centre Car Parks offer plenty of car parking spaces. There are also about [more]

[20.12.2007] The main attraction of Cheshire Oaks for local shoppers is that it is supposed to offer cheaper prices for designer labels, specifically clothing, than you would find in most city centre locations for example. This is probably true, but given the fact that most designer labelled clothing is made in sweatshops by poorly paid east Asian workers and their children, this comes as no surprise and only highlights what a r [more]