High Street Affair

Marketgate Lancaster
Marketgate Lancaster

BARROW, ULVERSTON & FURNESS

Barrow is the perfect Cumbrian destination for
shops, manufacturers and trade suppliers all in one
fantastic location. Together with the market towns of
Ulverston and Dalton the area offers a superb range
of specialised shops offering famous brands. Barrow
town centre area is home to high street names and
complementing these are a myriad of local independent
specialist shops to stop by and pick up a unique treat
or two. Explore Cavendish Street and Scott Street for
those exclusive designer labels a special gift or must
have fashion item. Surrounding the town centre are
a variety of retail parks, giving the shoppers a truly
upmarket shopping experience, with all the brand
names you could expect to see in many of the larger
cities. Just outside Barrow is the medieval market
town of Dalton-in Furness, a designated conservation
area, boasting a wide variety of independent specialist
shops. Ulverston features a vibrant mix of independent
gift shops, boutiques, food/drink specialists, antique
stores, and a bustling indoor Market Hall, alongside
supermarkets like Booths. Known for its quaint
streets, it offers unique craft, clothing, bookshops, and
specialized retailers like Cumbria Crystal.

KENDAL

Kendal is a picturesque and historic Lakeland market town with a wonderful reputation for shopping. Here you will find the finest in retail luxury, combined with some of the best locally produced gift items and homeware. At the very heart of Kendal is the only covered shopping centre in the South Lakes – Westmorland Shopping Centre. Notably, Kendal also offers three further fabulous unique shopping areas; Elephant Yard, Wainwrights Yard, Blackhall Yard, all offering everything from fashion to footwear and from beauty to jewellery and so much more.

GARSTANG

Garstang is a market town steeped in history and perfect for relaxed shopping trips, lazy picnics, teashop treats and traditional pub lunches.
The historic narrow alleyways and picturesque High Street, provide an interesting and unexpected selection of eclectic local shops, restaurants and cafes.

MORECAMBE

Whether your shopping trip to Morecambe includes the Arndale Morecambe Bay Shopping Centre , Morecambe’s Festival Indoor Market, Morrison’s and Aldi supermarkets , or discovering independent shops along and just off the promenade, Morecambe offers a varied and enjoyable shopping experience. Enjoy locally made ice cream, hand crafted pottery, artisan gifts, second hand books , rare vinyl  and much more!. Why not make a day of it? There are many cafés, coffee shops and bars all around Morecambe to rest after you’ve shopped until you’ve dropped! Put your feet up while enjoying Morecambe Bay’s famous potted shrimps; a delicacy not to be missed!. Fancy going a little further afield?. Then take a bus or stroll to Princes Crescent in Bare or beautiful Heysham Village where you will find a quaint selection of independent shops.  You will be spoilt for choice!.

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LANCASTER

The stunning historic city of Lancaster boasts over one hundred independent retailers two superb shopping centres and a street market which received its Royal Charter in 1193!  Lancaster has a rich combination of high street multiples such as T.G.Jones and TK Maxx and quirky independent shops in quaint squares and olde worlde passageways. Marketgate Shopping Centre is a vibrant undercover retail centre in the heart of Lancaster’s historic, pedestrianised city centre. The 30,000 sq ft Primark store offers the very latest in fashion for all the family, along with homeware and gifts. Other national stores include the wonderful M&S, Mountain Warehouse, Savers, The Works and Waterstones. Caffe Nero offers premium award winning Italian coffee, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, good food and great personal service. Alongside these great brands are independent retailers. Expressions jewellery and giftware, Rachel Anne Hair and Beauty and Gregory Williams butchers.  Marketgate Shopping Centre is accessible to all, with a 127 space secure, short-stay shoppers’ car & motorcycle parking. The centre takes pride in its ‘Platinum’ award winning toilets and parent room. In the ever popular St Nic’s Arcade Shopping Centre you will find well known names such as, Superdrug, Rymans, Iceland, Boots and Next and the newly opened Sports Direct. Vincenzo’s Coffee House and Costa Coffee are great places for a coffee stop or lunch.The 300 space short stay accessible car park has been awarded the “Park Mark” Safer Parking Award. A Lancaster shopping experience wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the historic outdoor Lancaster Charter Market which is held on Wednesday and Saturdays throughout the year. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a traditional market and the aromas of freshly cooked food as you meander through a variety of stalls selling a wide selection of items.

THORNTON-CLEVELEYS

Cleveleys has a very busy shopping centre with bustling markets, exclusive shops and plenty of fun. Centred around Victoria Road West, shoppers will be kept busy in Cleveleys with market stalls and street stores stretching the length of the town. At nearby Thornton you will find a historic windmill at Marsh Mill-in-Wyre, which has been restored to its former glory. Visitors can take a guided tour to the top of the mill, or browse around the speciality shops in the surrounding village. With plenty of bargains there is something to suit all tastes and pockets.

FLEETWOOD

Fleetwood is a lovely relaxing place to shop, with a
bounty of quality retail. The two main streets of Lord Street and Dock Street are conveniently close to each other, to make it a really attractive stroll through the variety of unique  independent retailers and high street names. 

The trams, should you choose to take a ride on one, provide
a nostalgic treat to this retail experience. Renowned
throughout the UK, the traditional Fleetwood Market is
a must with over 150 indoor and outdoor stalls. It’s a
true shopper’s paradise and you’ll find a lovely mix of
stalls including food, clothing and household goods –
all at great prices!
And last, but certainly not least, for great value and
discount prices, look no further than Affinity Lancashire
Outlet Shopping, where you will find 40 famous name
stores, including all our favourite brands, Next Outlet,
Sports Direct, The Bodyshop, Hallmark and The
Fragrance Shop – there’s even a Cadbury Outlet shop!
So, if you’re always on the look-out for a bargain, this is
the place to visit with over 60% off every day! Beautifully
located on a tranquil marina, Affinity Outlet Lancashire
also makes for a fantastic, dog-friendly family day out
with great places to eat & drink and a huge free events offering .