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Manchester has extensive shopping. Most city centre shops open on Sundays and late night shopping is on Thursday night.
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Deansgate
Deansgate is home to Manchester 's oldest Department store once known as Kendal's and now part of the house of Fraser group.
Designer Outlet
Village
Factory outlet
with big discounts on
many brand names, with
food court and restaurants. Salford Quays next
to the Lowry Theatre.King Street
King Street is an exclusive street with jewelers, boutique shops and other designers.
Lowry Shopping Centre
The Lowry shopping centre located in The Quays dockside development contains over 80 outlet stores with discounts of up to 70% compared to regular retail outlets. Combined with a host of other facilities such as a cinema, restaurants, bars, cafes and a food court means the less enthusiastic shopper won’t get bored
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Located in the old Victorian Smithfield Fish market is full or original works, creativity and changing exhibitions. 17 Oak Street (0161 832 4274).
Market Street
The main very active shopping street with all the big names and the indoor Arndale Centre.
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New Cathedral Street
The whole area around exchange square has been developed following the destruction of the IRA bomb. Marks and Spencer, Selfridges, and other large stores exist with smaller boutique shops on New Cathedral Street .
Northern Quarter
The Northern Quarter is to the north of Market Street. At one time a run down area now full of independent retailers that bring the area to life. Affleck's Place, with mosaics around the building and inside vintage clothing, piercing studios, music and other cool stuff is typical Northern Quarter.
St Ann 's Square
An old square in the centre of the city with arcades running off and shops around the perimeter.
Stockport Merseyway
South of the city in Stockport is the Merseyway shopping centre with its 95 shops.
Trafford Centre
A large mall at Trafford Park about 15 minutes drive from the city Centre (0161 749 1717).
Manchester markets
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