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Waterside shopping centres


If you don't fancy braving the cold at a Christmas market, try a waterside shopping centre - warm, spacious and just a few steps from the canal!

Traditional markets are great for festive food and crafts, but if you're after that perfect party dress or a gift for that awkward auntie; then a shopping centre may suit better.

The best thing is that when the crowds and the sparkle of the Christmas decorations gets too much, you can enjoy a well-earned break with a stroll along the towpath.

Gloucester Quays, Gloucester
Sat alongside historic Gloucester Docks, the newly opened Gloucester Quays is retail heaven for any die-hard shopaholics. There's something for everyone though, as the complete shopping experience is accompanied by a cinema, waterways museum, and plenty of bars and restaurants.

Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Birmingham
Just a short walk from the canal, Merry Hill has something to offer everyone.

Castlefield, Manchester
Located in central Manchester, Castlefield is a short walk from the city centre's wealth of shops, bars and restaurants.

Mailbox, Birmingham
Bond Sreet in the Midlands - the Mailbox. Need we say more?

Meadowhall, Sheffield
Standing between the River Don and the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, Meadowhall is perfect for shopping all day long.

Trafford Centre, Manchester
With its very own nightlife and a huge selection of shops, who could resist the charm of the Trafford Centre?

Hays Galleria
A unique selection of crafts are on sale here, contrasting with the large high street shops which have also made their mark at Hays Galleria.

Castle Quay, Banbury
Castle Quay is a shoppers paradise on the banks of the Oxford Canal.

Last updated: 27/11/2009