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Shopping

Designer Dummies

Manchester is shopping at its best. Everyone from Hennes to Harvey Nichols has a store here. In fact, you'd be hard pushed to name a store not in Manchester.

On top of the Manchester Arndale's many high street stores, there are exclusive boutiques and unique shops run by local designers dotted about the city. The Triangle houses independent jewellers and names like Calvin Klein, Mikey and Jigsaw. You can find alternative, independent and vintage stockists at the famous Affleck's Palace. If you want to splash out on designer labels, head for King Street, St Ann's Square and Bridge Street or check out the Designer Outlet Village next to The Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Quays. The Trafford Centre, Britain's largest indoor shopping centre, has more than 250 stores to choose from.

Markets

There are regular Farmers' Markets selling fresh, local produce, plus seasonal European and international Markets visit the city - a chance to pick up something a bit different. Chinatown offers lots of great ethnic shops selling everything from East Asian food to silk fabrics and calligraphy pens.

Spend some time wandering around Manchester's independent record and book shops, or pop into the Buddhist centre store to stock up on yoga and relaxation accessories.