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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 39 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