South Cornwall
Trago's is a bit of a Cornish institution for cheap-and-cheerful goods. It sells a little bit of everything, from gardening kit to kitchenware, carpets…
Must-see shopping in England
The West End
Space NK specialises in skincare products and stocks such brands as Eve Lom and Chantecaille, as well as anti-ageing products from the likes of RéVive…
London
The place to come for essentials such as St Paul's snow globes and silk scarves printed with Cathedral artworks, the crypt shop also sells all of the…
The Cotswolds
Stroud's indoor-outdoor Shambles Market, which sets up in the historic Shambles towards the top of town, provides a great opportunity to stock up on…
The West End
Quiet and serene with friendly and helpful staff, this shop on the 2nd floor of Foyles bookshop has one of the best CD and vinyl jazz selections in London.
The Lake District
Compston Rd has enough equipment shops to launch an assault on Everest. The largest shop in town is Gaynor Sports, just round the corner on Market Cross,…
North London
Crammed with exceedingly cool, mainly northern-European-designed objects, this is a great spot for quirky gifts or high-quality homewares. A £465 toilet…
South Bank
A small shopping arcade with boutiques selling homewares, jewellery, art and gadgets. Expect to find anything from designer crockery to unusual light…
Winchester
It's worth checking whether this bijou volunteer-run bookstall is open (hours can vary). It provides optimum secondhand browsing and raises money for…
Isles of Scilly
The island's well-stocked shop sells a full range of supplies, as well as island treats such as pasties, smoked fish, Tresco beef and ice cream from…
South Bank
The train-spotter in you won’t be able to resist this shop, which specialises in books on transport and defence: aircraft, motor vehicles, buses and, of…
The West End
Despite bad press about its manufacturing methods, the flagship store of Primark is still crammed to the rafters with shoppers hunting for bargain (cheap)…
South Bank
Under Waterloo Bridge, the outdoor Southbank Centre Book Market sells secondhand books of all sorts, as well as maps and prints, no matter the weather.
Brixton, Peckham & South London
A shop with a sense of humour, 20 Storey is your essential stop for funky mugs, great cards, gadgets, gimmicky gifts, posters and original books.
North Cornwall
An upmarket bakery selling proper croissants, pains au chocolat and freshly baked loaves, plus chef Rick Stein's own take on the classic pasty.
Birmingham
Atop the revitalised New St station, the gleaming Grand Central Birmingham shopping mall is anchored by a massive John Lewis department store.
Whitby
Fascinating gift shop selling all kinds of stuff, including fossils, minerals, crystals, preserved insects, jewellery and leather goods.
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This group of brick Victorian warehouses is filled with bargain outlet stores, mainly devoted to major high-street fashion brands.
South Cornwall
Sleek furniture, fancy light-fittings and other designer desirables fill the rooms of this elegant homeware shop near the harbour.
North York Moors National Park
A butcher and deli specialising in local produce, including delicious homemade sausages. Run by the chain Thomas the Bakers.
The West End
Arguably London’s best butcher serves up lunch and picnic fare included sliced meats, pies, sausage rolls and salads.
The West End
An upmarket womenswear store, with glam suit-trousers, voluptuous knits, shiny trench coats and evening frocks.
North Cornwall
A trove of gourmet goods: charcuterie, cheeses, biscuits, chutneys and mustards, all with a premium price tag.
Wiltshire
Stocks as many souvenirs and stone circle–related books, maps, jewellery and gifts as you could wish for.
Hampshire
A glitzy cluster of around 100 shops, restaurants and bars, featuring all the big high-street shops.
North Cornwall
Rick Stein–themed souvenirs (cookbooks, DVDs and chef's aprons) plus other fancy homewares.
The Midlands & the Marches
In the city centre, this glitzy shopping mall has big-name brands and chain restaurants.
The West End
Classic yet slightly boho clothes for women, with an emphasis on tweeds and knits.
Bristol
Vintage furniture and retro design pieces, from pine chests to apothecary jars.
The West End
FCUK is good for party outfits, girly frills and cool men's clothing.
Exeter
A sleek unroofed development that contains some 70 big-name stores.
The West End
If you can't make it to Scotland on your trip to the UK, stop by this whisky connoisseur’s paradise, one of London's oldest, which stocks more than 1300…
