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Luxury Britain
London Luxury Quarter
The London Luxury Quarter
comprises the historic
neighbourhoods of Mayfair, St
James’s and Piccadilly, where many
of the capital’s most exquisite
craftspeople and designers are
based. Home to over two thirds of
the top 100 celebrated luxury brands,
the area hosts eighteen luxury five
star hotels, and 23 Michelin star
restaurants with 31 stars awarded
between them.
www.londonluxuryquarter.com
Westfield
London is home to two iconic
shopping destinations: Westfield
London and Westfield Stratford City.
Westfield London is the capital’s
ultimate shopping experience, home
to over 300 shops from luxury and
British heritage brands to the best of
the high street. Westfield Stratford
City is the largest urban shopping and
leisure destination in Europe. With
over 250 shops, 80 places to dine,
and a wide variety of entertainment
options, it is a lifestyle destination.
Both shopping malls offer free Wi-Fi,
tax free shopping and VIP concierge
services.
www.westfield.com/uk
Newcastle Gateshead, North
East England
Newcastle, in the North East of
England, is fast becoming one of
the UK’s biggest and most diverse
fashion destinations. Exclusive highend shopping location Monument
Mall is currently being redeveloped
in the heart of the city centre, and
the famous Fenwick department
store and the exclusive independent
shopping district in historic Grainger
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Town can be found nearby.
www.NewcastleGateshead.com
The Hayes, Wales
The Hayes is Cardiff’s most scenic
shopping destination, located in the
historic heart of the south Wales
capital. The bustling pedestrianised
thoroughfare links old and new,
with grand Victorian and Edwardian
arcades on one side, and fashionable
St David’s on the other. The Hayes is
home to numerous designers, as well
as Cardiff’s oldest department store,
Howell’s, dating from 1865.
www.visitcardiff.com/shopping/the-hayes
The Victoria Quarter,
North England
The Victoria Quarter in the northern
English city of Leeds brings
together a diverse mix of shops and
boutiques in stunning architectural
surroundings. The area has a rich
history and was once the location of
butchers, fruit and vegetable stalls
and Leeds’ Bazaar where locals
went to trade. It is still known for its
bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere
today.
www.v-q.co.uk
Hit the shops with a personal
stylist
For that added luxury experience,
Thread Styling offer bespoke
packages providing a day of personal
shopping with your own stylist
to ensure you only buy what you
really want and need, plus make-up
consultations and a fashion concierge
service, so you can be kept up-to-date
on the season’s must-haves.
www.threadsstyling.co.uk
Browns, London
Leeds Victoria Arcade, Leeds, England ©VisitBritain/ Craig Easton
Harrods Department Store, London © VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett