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Traditional or fashionable?  Difficult to choose isn’t it?  Well don’t worry, you’ll find the perfect mix of old and new whilst shopping in Yorkshire!

Shopping in Yorkshire really is special. Its funky and functional, trendy and traditional, a unique mix of time-honoured family emporiums ultra modern designer shopping. And there’s something else that defines Yorkshire’s distinctive shopping. In a word, it’s quality. It’s all part of the Northern character, which demands nothing less than good value and nothing but the best.

The key to Yorkshire’s extraordinary shopping experience is that you’ll find a tempting range of decidedly up-to-the-minute speciality shops, which will sell you everything from retro-Sixties furniture to art deco, the latest fashion to contemporary crafts.

If boutique and designer shopping takes your fancy, then head for Leeds now dubbed as ‘Knightsbridge of the north.’  

Offering the unparalleled shopping experience, fashion is at the heart of the city. Shop for the latest fashion ‘must-haves’ or the new chic in bargain vintage, the city recently voted as the UK’s most ‘female friendly’ is truly the UK’s shopping capital of the north. While away your time at Europe’s largest indoor market for those bargains or shop beneath the Victorian dome of the Corn Exchange for that one off design. For a taste of glamour, visit the stylish boutiques in the period arcades of the Victoria Quarter along side the exclusive lifestyle store Harvey Nichols.

Explore The Devonshire Quarter in Sheffield, where you’ll find rows of designer stores and independent boutiques. Sheffield is an exciting city and has everything from malls to markets.  Hop on the futuristic supertram to Meadowhall, one of Europe’s largest shopping centres which houses more than 270 shops!  

Also located in South Yorkshire is Doncaster, a thriving town rebuilding itself with the latest modern facilities.  One of the most recently completed development projects is Frenchgate, a £200 million shopping centre which is now the 18th largest in Britain.  The centre boasts more than 130 stores, including all the best known and most popular high street brands.   Just a short walk from Frenchgate is Doncaster Market, which has now grown to be the largest traditional market in the north of England.   There are many local and farmers' markets held regularly across Yorkshire including Doncaster, which are ideal places to buy and sample local produce and see the bustle of townlife. Just a short drive from the centre, you'll find Lakeside Village - a shopping outlet heaven, with over 45 shops to choose from, many offering great savings on top brands. If you are after more than just a spot of retail therapy, the outlet village is also the setting for a series of regular events and live entertainment.

No trip to Barnsley is complete without a visit to Pollyanna.  Housed in a four floor Georgian Townhouse, the fore-front of designer wear retailing for men and women offers a shopping experience which is unique in three main areas.

Alternatively head for Hull where you’ll discover designer boutiques in Savile and George Street and high street stores in Princes Quay and the Prospect Centre.  For something different try the cobbled streets of the Old town where the indoor market offers a diverse array of goods with everything from fruit and flowers to handbags and handmade cards. For the newsest retail and leisure experience, visit St Stephens in Hull - with many stylish shops as well as numerous places to eat, drink and relax!

For more shopping by the sea, head to Grimsby. Freshney Place Shopping Centre offers a variety of high street names under one roof with easy parking and eating facilities.

Harrogate and York are also great shopping locations with an array of different shops to choose from, ensuring a special shopping experience. 

The cosmopolitan town of Harrogate is a shoppers dream.  The bustling town centre from West Park, James Street and the Montpellier Quarter to the Westminster Arcade and Victoria Shopping Centre has designer shops, familiar names and arts & crafts.

The Montpellier Quarter is home to the 'Antiques and Art Centre of the North', with many quality antique shops and art galleries to be found in the Quarter, accompanied by new, modern and contemporary retailers.  London fashion designer Caroline Charles and Farrah's famous toffee and food emporium can be found here.

York, famous for its distinctive shopping and cobbled streets, has a vast array of antique dealers, speciality craft shops, themed markets and elegant boutiques.

With over 2000 shops amongst its narrow cobbled streets within the ancient city walls, there’s more than enough choice to suit all tastes. 

For tax free shopping, head to York Designer Outlet, located on the outskirts of the city.  Recently voted as the 'Best Shopping Venue in UK' by Group Leisure Industry Awards 2007.  Over 115 top brand stores including Armani Collections, Hugo Boss, Jaeger and Bose all here under one roof offering all the labels you love reduced by up to 50 %.

For unusual chic design, pop into Selkie or if you’re looking for a rare antique piece, try Braithwaites Gallery, or Red House Antiques. 

Moving away from the main cities and towns, there’s plenty of hidden gems tucked away.  In Whitby you’ll find unique locally handcrafted jewellery made from jet while in Bradford there’s the country’s biggest Asian department store, Bombay stores.  One place off the beaten track is Hebden Bridge, what is officially known as the funkiest town in Europe and the best town in Britain for independent shops! Here you’ll find an array of vintage, antique, book and hand made quality craft shops all located within St George’s Square and Market Street areas.

 

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