Liverpool: Shop Shop Shop
Liverpool is the type of destination where new styles often make their first appearances before catching the attention of the rest of the country. Fashion and clothing are part of the Liverpool shopping experience and the city has its own distinctive sense of fashion and style reflected in the immeasurable selection of delightful shops and boutiques.
Retail therapy is something Liverpudlians thrive on and almost every form of it can be found in the stores of the city centre. All the main High Street brands are located here along with fashionable trends, chic independent boutiques and more than its fair share of cafés and restaurants to hang out in after a busy day shopping.
Major regeneration in recent years has attracted millions of shoppers and tourists to its modern city centre. Liverpool ONE is a shopping centre for the whole of the North West due to its retail and leisure opportunities. Its leisure terrace has a wonderful choice of eating places and you even get a great view down over Chavasse Park to the Albert Dock thrown in for free!
The magnificent Met Quarter is the place to find exclusive brands by Armani, Diesel and Hugo Boss and has some pretty impressive artworks on display. One of the city's newest shopping centers, the main store in the Quarter is Flannels, an independent retailer supplying collections by Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci and Prada.
Located on the famous Mathew Street is The Cavern Walks, a shopping complex with a crowd of designer outlets from the exotic Vivienne Westwood to Drome and Cricket. If you are searching for official Beatles merchandise then check out 'From Me To You'. Cavern Walks is full of independent stores and boutiques and perfect if you are searching for that special gift. You will also find the original door to the renowned Cavern Club here.
At Albert Dock you'll find the city's most stylish shopping opportunities alongside art shops and galleries. Liverpool's number 1 visitor attraction, the World Heritage waterfront setting includes the largest group of Grade 1 listed buildings in Britain. Award winning visitor attractions include The Tate Liverpool, Liverpool Duck Tours, The Beatles Story and The Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Dock also has a selection of trendy bars and restaurants to dine at or grab a quick cocktail before doing even more shopping!
For High Street fashion then head to Church Street right in the centre of the city. You won't be disappointed with the familiar names of Topshop, Zara and H&M and TK MAXX for picking up a bargain or two. Close to Church Street, Bold Street has an assortment of high street stores from Karen Millen, Dune and Kookai, to Microzine and Body Shop.
There's far too much to see and do in Liverpool in only one day, so if you are searching for a cheap B&B in the city centre or a high-class hotel with all amenities on offer, then there is something to suit all budgets and needs. The range of accommodation is staggering and the purpose of your visit irrelevant, from a family holiday, business travel, a night out with friends or a trip to the theatre, Liverpool can accommodation you.
