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2-3 Introduction 4-25 Shopping Destinations 4-5 Exchange Square & New Cathedral Street 6-7 8-9 11 & St Ann’s Square 12-13 The Avenue, Spinningfields 14 King Street DKnY 15 Northern Quarter 16-17 Private White 18-21 Trafford Centre 22-23 Oaks Designer Outlet 25 Market Street & Goldsmiths hard rock cafe 26-27 Where to stay ramada the Lowry hotel radisson Blu sacO Manchester - 28-36 Useful Information 28 Manchester Services 29 How to claim a refund 30 Manchester Airport 32-35 Tax Free Retailers 36 Discover Manchester Map

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1 Tax free shopping in Manchester

In the UK a sales tax of 20% (Vat) is added to goods. Visitors from outside the eU can claim this tax back when departing the country. this guide highlights the very best of Manchester’s shopping districts, lists the tax free retailers and explains how to claim that refund.

Manchester’s compact nature makes the city perfect for shopping. Visitors can weave from store to store on foot, or take advantage of the Metroshuttle, the free city centre bus that links all shopping areas. the city is bustling with retailers lining streets, hidden round corners and taking over squares and spaces, and nestled in between are award-winning attractions and a diverse range of restaurants and bars.

the best time to visit Manchester for a bargain is during the January and summer sale seasons when most stores offer discounts. Visitors can buy exclusive labels at a fraction of the price. Manchester is the shopping capital of the north During november and December the city comes of , offering a diverse and unique alive with the much-loved christmas markets shopping experience. From stylish shopping bursting with delicious treats and homemade malls to specialist market stalls, quirky boutiques gifts, attracting visitors from across the world. to vintage treasure troves, there is something to suit every style. Whether you’re looking for designer labels in renowned department stores like selfridges, Once known as ‘cottonopolis’ in the 19th harvey nichols and , one-off century, Manchester was the international handmade pieces or the latest independent centre for the cotton industry. today the city is a fashion in the northern Quarter, Manchester has hotbed for designers and retailers with fashion it all and more. and shopping at the heart of the city’s style and attitude. visitmanchester.com @visit_mcr

2 3 Exchange Square & New Cathedral Street

exchange square and new cathedral street provide visitors with a treasure trove of designer brands such as Burberry, UGG and hugo Boss. not to mention world-renowned department stores selfridges and harvey nichols.

celebrating its spanish influences, Zara proudly Marc Jacobs. the cosmetic departments offer the sits at the top of this exclusive shopping finest international brands including estée Lauder destination, across the way French connection and Dior, as well as offering make up advice. boasts classic designs and high quality timeless Both stores offer the ultimate personal shopping pieces. experience, whether it’s a stand-out dress for that special occasion, a brand new wardrobe or Visitors are spoiled for choice with quintessential advice on wearing this season’s trends. the British brand Burberry and the UK’s most loved service helps save time, provides inspiration luxury department stores nestled at the and allows you to enjoy a glass of champagne opposite end of the street. whilst others do the hard work for you.

selfridges, with its distinctive yellow branding throughout the year the area is brought to life offers some of the most-wanted designer labels, with outdoor events during summer and magical including cartier, chanel and hermès and the wooden chalets filled with all sorts of delights wonderfully stylish harvey nichols featuring during the christmas markets. designers such as Prada, stella Mccartney and

4 5 Selfridges

selfridges, voted ‘the Best in the World’ by the Global Department store summits in 2010, 2012 and 2014, offers a uniquely different shopping experience which distinguishes it entirely from any other department store.

selfridges has two Manchester stores, selfridges the most coveted brands, such as suqqu, trafford at intu trafford centre and selfridges tom Ford and chanel, exclusive fragrances, exchange square, conveniently located in the the latest in skin care and make-up as well as city centre, within the luxury district. top-to-toe grooming from manicures to eyebrow selfridges trafford is located just outside threading. Manchester city centre, near Manchester United Old trafford Football stadium. the store is situated within the destination that is intu trafford centre, the largest leisure and retail centre in the . since opening its doors in 2002, selfridges exchange square has been dedicated to surprising, amazing and amusing its customers with astounding moments of retail theatre. If you Both stores offer an exclusive personal shopping Tax Refund & Customer Services haven’t visited selfridges before, ready yourself service designed to make the experience as selfridges, exchange square for the most extraordinary customer experience easy, relaxing and helpful as possible; whether +44 (0)161 838 0610 of its kind; selfridges offers cutting-edge it's an outfit for a VIP event, a new season fashion, the most sought after watches and update or a total wardrobe refresh, our Personal Shopping jewellery, beautiful accessories and the best dedicated Women’s & Men’s personal shoppers selfridges, exchange square beauty brands all under one roof. are here to share their fashion know-how. With +44 (0)161 838 0707 amazing VIP benefits including complimentary selfridges exchange square boasts newly alterations, bespoke personalisation services and Selfridges, Trafford Centre refurbished Menswear and accessories departments, complimentary refreshments, Personal shopping +44 (0)161 629 1177 housing a multitude of luxury brands, including at selfridges is an experience like no other. chanel, saint Laurent, hermès and Louis Vuitton. a stylish edit of collections from the most selfridges also welcomes international visitors selfridges.com desirable contemporary brands also draws with a number of specially designed services @Selfridges Manchester’s trendsetters with labels such as available in store. From the in-store tax free Givenchy, Kenzo and Valentino. shopping service, where eligible customers are able to claim 12-17% of tax back on purchases, the Beauty hall at selfridges trafford is the to international delivery and over 40 Mandarin largest beauty offering in the north of england, speaking members of staff – everything is set and both exchange and trafford carry some of for an extraordinary experience.

6 7 Harvey Nichols

shop a renowned and award-winning edit of fashion, beauty, food and wine at harvey nichols Manchester.

Located in prime position on Manchester’s also take advantage of shopping services such exchange square, the store houses lust-worthy as Premier tax Free shopping, china Union Pay designer collections from the who’s who of and Dynamic currency conversion. fashion favourites including sophia Webster, KenZO and Balmain with exclusive new arrivals Unwind after a busy day of retail indulgence at from coach and Karl Lagerfeld. the second Floor, where you can enjoy classic cocktails, specialist spirits and exceptionally Beauty buffs will delight in the superb range of crafted cuisine. brands on the Ground Floor including sisley, shiseido, shu Uemura and chanel. Plus you can Personal Shopping indulge in a long list of pampering services +44 (0)161 828 8886 with cutting, colouring and styling available at the Umberto Giannini salon, perfect polishes Second Floor Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie at the Only Fingers + toes nail Beautique and +44 (0)161 828 8898 the best in brows at the shavata Brow studio @hn_FoodMcr to keep you looking groomed and glossy from top to toe. Harvey Nichols Manchester 21 new cathedral street Personal shopping experts offer complimentary +44 (0)161 828 8888 style consultations and gifting advice, whilst the harveynichols.com click & collect service puts a full selection of @hn_Manchester fashion at your fingertips. Once instore you can

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8 12

Deansgate & St Ann’s Square

Whether you are looking for quirky independent stores or renowned brands, Deansgate and st ann’s square is a must visit.

Opening as Kendal’s over 175 years ago in 1835, st ann’s square offers historical beauty as well house of Fraser is one of Manchester’s longest as several acclaimed shopping outlets including running department stores, providing fashionistas Office, Moss Bros and Gap. with the latest premium fashion collections from all over the globe. If you are looking for something special st ann’s square boasts a large range of specialist at the bottom of Deansgate sits a beautiful jewellery and watch stores including David. M. Victorian structure of iron and glass known as robinson, tag heuer and ernest Jones. . extensively restored in the 1980s, the arcade now houses exclusive shops throughout the year st ann’s square also and boutiques including a Jeffery West, providing becomes a wonderland of fantastic food, modern men who want shoes with old fashioned crafts and vintage clothes as the space opens quality and service. up for the continental, Farmer and christmas street markets. SPECTACULAR. STYLISH. INNOVATIVE. Hilton Manchester Deansgate is all this and more. Housed within the iconic Beetham Tower – Manchester’s first true skyscraper, and an iconic part of the city skyline – the hotel is a destination in itself.

It takes pride of place in the city centre, and is walking distance from Manchester’s thriving bars, restaurants and shopping districts. From the moment you arrive in our vast atrium, to experiencing the elegant dining of Podium restaurant, or the unbelievable views of Cloud 23 bar, you’ll know you’re somewhere very special.

For more information please call 0161 870 1600 or visit www.hilton.co.uk/manchesterdeansgate Hilton Manchester Deansgate, 303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ facebook.com/hiltondeansgate @hiltonMCR

11 The Avenue, Spinningfields

Located off central Deansgate, the avenue, spinningfields is Manchester’s luxury retail and dining destination.

the avenue has an impressive array of flagship new additions such as the Brazilian-inspired stores including emporio armani, Mulberry, Fazenda and authentic gastro tapas venue, Flannels, Oliver sweeney, artisan jeweller Phillip Iberica, which is set to open in early 2015, will stoner, boutique florist David Wayman and add to the avenue’s sumptuous variety of nicky clarke. You’ll be sure to find your key eateries - providing a refreshing retreat from the wardrobe pieces, occasion wear and accessories bustle of the city. to satisfy your spree. spinningfields has become Manchester’s From best of British design at Mulberry, to a pair number one destination for fashion followers of personalised tattooed shoes by master and socialites alike – with both shoppers and cobblers Oliver sweeney, and even the finest party-goers unwinding in some of the city’s best international designers from Flannels including restaurants and bars including the award- Valentino, alexander Wang and Jimmy choo, winning australasia, an iconic building situated the avenue will promise the most unique retail before emporio armani, trendy, new York experience in the city. each store provides the inspired neighbourhood and new kid on the ultimate customer service and offers a block, Manchester house. complimentary, bespoke personal shopping experience to each and every customer. During the summer season, the avenue is the hub of Manchester’s social scene, hosting an sophisticated and cosmopolitan, the shopping exciting blend of live music festivals and VIP stage is set amongst dramatic architecture, parties at the bohemian Oast house - famed for providing the ultimate backdrop to the lavish its extensive selection of cask ales and brands and restaurants on offer. Grand Pacific, rotisserie food menu. the complimentary live a canopied garden hideaway at the top of the music festival, spinfest, attracts hundreds of avenue, presents busy shoppers with asian visitors every bank holiday. high tea, a contemporary take on the classic British tradition - think sushi rolls instead of With a huge emphasis on the world’s finest sandwiches and fresh wasabi grated at your designers, best eateries and unique nightlife, table. Further down the avenue, the international visitors can immerse themselves within the influence continues with casual dining thai safe hands of the avenue’s experts in fashion restaurant thaikhun, complete with playful, and cuisine. rustic interiors and authentic open kitchens. theavenuemanchester.com @AvenueThe SPINNINGFIELDSonline.com @Spinningfields

12 13 King Street Northern Quarter

With fourteen listed buildings King street is one of the most Offering an alternative shopping experience, the avant-garde northern Quarter architecturally beautiful areas of Manchester as well as having provides shoppers with an array of unique independent retailers, boutiques, a host of fantastic designer stores. cafés and bars. Great if you are looking for something a little different.

the street is lined with luxury brands such as step into a whole new world with afflecks, an Karen Millen, Jaeger and cath Kidston as well aladdin’s cave of unique traders, offering an as the epitome of sartorial fashion, crombie, array of wonderful one off jewellery, clothing who celebrate over 200 years of British style. and craft stores. spend hours getting lost in the King street is also to one of the newest labyrinth of treasures in one of the city’s best brands on the block the Kooples; depicting the loved department stores. effortless elegance of British tailoring and French chic.

If simple luxurious clothing is more of your style then leading womenswear brand Whistles could be perfect, characterised by its contemporary and effortless style providing easy to wear collections. For a more lavish choice hermès offers a selection of traditionally styled luxury goods, designer clothes and accessories.

Prefer something that sparkles? Boodles offers some of Britain’s finest jewellery. established over two centuries ago, they provide unbeatable service and truly individual designs, each telling their own story. If vintage is more your style, retro rehab, JUnK and Blue rinse, offer tailored clothes and DKNY accessories. home to an array of artist-run DKnY Manchester, 76-80 King street, Manchester, studios, Manchester craft and Design centre england, M2 4n8 offers the best in local design, jewellery, bags simply stated, DKnY is the energy and spirit of new and accessories, nestled in the beautifully York. International, eclectic, fun, fast and real. Both restored former Victorian market. fashionable and friendly, DKnY delivers its unique mix of style around the world. the northern Quarter offers streets lined with +44 (0)161 819 1048 the best independent cafés and restaurants, www.dkny.com indulge in scrumptious cakes and home-made sandwiches at teacup, home sweet home or sugar Junction.

14 15 The Brand The Store the Private White V.c. clothing range is shortlisted in the retail Week Interiors awards Private White V.C. manufactured at its very own factory, nestled for ‘Mccue Fashion retail Interior of the Year’, in the heart of Manchester. is the store is a joy to browse. customers are able currently run and managed by World War I to make the most of fantastic savings across the Victoria cross recipient Private Jack White’s entire clothing collection, a fine range of great grandchildren who all share his undying accessories and the new womenswear line, as love, passion and dedication to both the British well as shop the archive; a collection of past and local textiles industry. branded clothing made by the factory at amazing prices. the brand utilises the finest British materials and craftsmanship, sourcing fabrics from local mills “We have designed the shop to be a natural and employing traditional manual production extension to the factory. all the furniture used is techniques. the collection is designed by nick from within the building. We wanted to keep it ashley, former head of Dunhill menswear and elemental- basic use of brick, leather, cast metal, son of interior designer, Laura ashley. wood, glass and copper,” says nick ashley, creative Director. Tax-free Shopping International visitors to the factory store can housed in a building dating back to the claim a majority return on Vat-applicable nineteenth century, the Private White V.c. store purchases. Private White V.c. will supply celebrates the brand’s devotion to British shoppers from overseas with a tax exemption manufacturing and its deep-rooted identity with form which enables customers to claim back the Manchester. Vat when leaving the country.

Private White V.c. recommend contacting the Manchester store in advance for appointments and tours of the factory.

Manchester Factory Store Address: Opened in september 2014 by hrh the Princess royal, Private cottenham house White V.c.’s Manchester factory store offers a luxury shopping 1 cottenham Lane experience in an exclusive setting, with fantastic discounts to salford be had throughout the store. Visitors are also encouraged to Manchester tour the factory and see the brand’s garments being made in M3 7LJ the very same building. Contact: the long-awaited Private White V.c. Manchester store has +44 (0)161 834 7521 recently opened its doors at the factory, just on the outskirts of [email protected] Manchester city centre. privatewhitevc.com hrh Princess anne visited the factory to officially open the @privatewhitevc store on the 17th september 2014. as President of the UK Fashion & textile association, hrh the Princess royal showed particular interest in the factory’s rich manufacturing history, which dates back to pre-World War One.

16 17 intu Trafford Centre

intu trafford centre is one of the most exciting shopping, dining and leisure destinations in the UK. It’s only a short bus or taxi journey from Manchester city centre but the spectacular architecture alone makes it worth the journey – it’s like something out of Las Vegas, taking the shopping experience to another level.

With three miles of marble malls, glazed domes, The Great Hall & The Orient gold edged columns, statues, murals, fountains Your experience wouldn’t be complete without and elaborate staircases it’s like no other a visit to the Orient and the Great hall, where shopping centre in europe. above all, it’s an the restaurants, bars and cafés are located. attraction in itself – somewhere you can spend home to over 60 restaurants and cafés offering the whole day with friends or family, with lots of every type of cuisine, from Italian, French and places to dine, shop, relax and have fun. and as asian to Mexican and american, the Orient is most of the centre is under cover, it’s a great europe's largest food court and the Great hall place to shop if the weather is less than perfect! means that you can dine in spectacular style.

there’s a fabulous selection of designer brands there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes. and high street stores, most of which offer tax free shopping, so this is the perfect place to Entertainment stock up on the season’s new styles. It’s also the Be bowled over with the fun and games of only place outside ’s that namco Funscape or swing through the tree- you will find selfridges, , John Lewis tops at aerial extreme high ropes adventure and M&s together in one place. If you love the course and cool down with the creatures of the latest trends, look out for stores including Zara, deep at sea LIFe. You can also learn all there is , h&M, Banana republic and Victoria’s to know about LeGO at LeGOLanD® Discovery secret, alongside brands such as alexander centre, lark about at Laser Quest & the rock, McQueen, Burberry, stella Mccartney and putt to your heart’s content at Paradise Island Victoria Beckham at selfridges. adventure Golf or chill out in front of a movie at ODeOn – now with IMaX. an outfit isn’t complete without a touch of jewellery so spoil yourself and pick up something extra special from the likes of rolex, Longines, Omega and swarovski.

You can also treat yourself to some beauty essentials from iconic beauty brands including chanel, Dior, crème de la Mer and Mac.

18 19 intu Trafford Centre

Tax free If you live outside the eU you can claim back the a large number of stores also accept china Value added tax (Vat) on most of your Union Pay as a payment method, so look out for purchases, saving up to 20%. Most of the stores the logo throughout the centre. at intu trafford centre offer tax free shopping. Just follow these simple steps: For more information, visit: intu.co.uk/traffordcentre 1. While you are shopping at intu trafford centre, ask the staff in the shop for a tax Shopping hours refund Form. • Mon to Fri from 10am to 10pm • sat from 10am to 9pm 2. When you’re leaving the country, take your • *sun from 12noon to 6pm purchases, receipts and passport to the customs desk to get your tax refund Form(s) *smaller stores open at 11am stamped. Dining and leisure facilities 3. send the stamped form in the prepaid • Opening hours are Monday to Friday envelope and you will receive your refund 10am to midnight directly onto your payment card. • saturday from 10am to midnight and beyond • sunday early to midnight and beyond. You can also pick up a tax free information guide in english, Mandarin or arabic from the customer Free parking and free Wi-Fi service Desk. here you can also speak to friendly staff who will be happy to chat and point you in the direction of your favourite store.

20 Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Where do the north West’s fashion lovers get their designer fix? McarthurGlen Designer Outlet cheshire Oaks, the UKs largest outlet shopping destination.

From international boutiques and high street and with over 145 luxury and high street brands, favourites to stylish homeware stores, cheshire including must-have British labels Barbour, Lulu Oaks is the one-stop shop for all the must-have Guinness, reiss and church’s – all at up to 60% fashion labels. But it’s not just about the less and all with tax free shopping available, shopping - you can take some time out to unwind cheshire Oaks is a must-visit shopping destination. at one of the many cafés and restaurants from costa coffee to Yo! sushi and ed’s Diner. Located just north of picturesque city centre and less than 40 minutes from Manchester, Designed as individual boutique stores facing accessible by coach, car, rail or bus and with an open-air, landscaped pedestrianised mall, ample free parking and family friendly facilities, LOVE FASHION, ADORE LIFE this premier shopping outlet recalls the scale whatever your plans you’re guaranteed an and ambience of traditional town centres of the enjoyable shopping day out. McarthurGlen’s north of england. cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is in every local style conscious shopper’s address book.

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23 Market Street & Manchester Arndale

together Market street and Manchester arndale form the central hub of the city’s retail offering, brimming with popular international brands and market stalls providing everything any serious shopper could need.

Market street represents the very essence of With over 240 stores, Manchester arndale is a the modern British high street. adored by shopping haven offering top brands such as shoppers from all over the word, Market street apple, swatch and luxury crystal makers offers a diverse and fulfilling shopping swarovski who dazzle passers-by with their experience through stores such as Urban fantastic jewellery displays. Outfitters, american apparel and Debenhams with its wide range of clothing, toys, home and electrical goods.

Goldsmiths Manchester arndale, Manchester M4 2hU trafford centre, Manchester M17 8ar the UK's largest luxury jewellers, with over 100 showrooms nationwide. From stunning diamond rings and exclusive jewellery collections to world famous watch brands such as rolex, taG heuer, Omega and Breitling - Goldsmiths have something for everyone. +44 (0)845 604 2320 goldsmiths.co.uk

Hard Rock Cafe the Printworks, Manchester, M4 2Bs hard rock cafe Manchester serves Legendary Burgers, amazing cocktails and houses the best collection of music memorabilia in the north West. experience it for yourself and take a piece of rock history home with you! t: +44 (0)161 831 6700 e: [email protected] hardrock.com/manchester

25 SACO Manchester - Piccadilly Where to stay 6 Minshull street, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 3eD Piccadilly is a collection of one and two bedroom apartments in the heart of the city, just a 15 minute Manchester offers a wide range of accommodation including walk to the arndale and Deansgate shopping districts. luxury hotels, apartments and country houses. t: +44 (0)161 870 1909 email: [email protected] For more accommodation options go to visitmanchester.com sacoapartments.com

Ramada Manchester Salford Quays 17 trafford road, salford, M5 3aW ramada salford Quays offers modern, contemporary and spacious rooms ideal for all your shopping bags! We are perfectly located a short distance from Manchester city centre & the trafford centre and opposite the Lowry Outlet Mall Media city. t: +44 (0)161 876 5305 e: [email protected] ramadasalfordquays.com

Radisson Blu Manchester Airport chicago ave, Manchester airport, M90 3ra Offering the perfect location for exploring the many shopping areas Manchester has to offer. the hotel has a range of beautiful rooms including Business class rooms and suites, extensive health club facilities and spa. t: +44 (0)161 490 5000 e: [email protected] radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-manchesterairport

The Lowry Hotel 50 Dearmans Placesalford, Manchester, M3 5Lh the Lowry hotel, Manchester's most fashionable hotel is contemporary, luxurious and comfortable offering the very highest quality accommodation, facilities and services including 165 bedrooms (six riverside suites and the Presidential suite). tel: +44 (0)161 827 4000 e: [email protected] thelowryhotel.com

26 27 Manchester Services How to claim a refund

Manchester offers a host of services and facilities that can help International visitors from outside the eU are entitled to reclaim the shopping in the city that much easier. sales tax (Vat) of 20% (16.67% of the total purchase price) on most of the goods purchased here*. Currency Exchange China Union Pay Facilities – Chip and Pin Post Office In order to claim back the Vat, follow the Global Blue 26 spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1BB instructions below: Hermès Global Blue UK, 11th Floor GWII, Great West Thomas Cook Foreign Exchange 31 King st, Manchester, M26 aa • at the time of purchase ask for a Vat refund house, Great West road, Brentford, tW8 form along with the receipt terminal 1 airside Departures, Burberry t: +421 232 111 111 – english, German, French, Manchester airport, Manchester, M90 3nX new cathedral st, Manchester, M1 1aD • complete the form including your name, full russian, Italian and spanish +44 (0)161 489 8839 address, passport number and arrival and Selfridges & Co departure dates. t: +65 69 22 55 88 – english, Japanese, Goldman Sterling 1 exchange square central, Manchester, M3 1BD chinese 99 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BQ • If Manchester airport is your final point of departure from the eU, locate a customs e: [email protected]/ Harvey Nichols [email protected] Luggage Storage 21 new cathedral street, Manchester, M1 1aD Officer in the departure lounge at the terminal with your goods, receipts and forms. the globalblue.com Manchester Piccadilly Station customs Officer will stamp the form and Left Luggage Office, Platform (track) 10, return to you. Manchester, M1 2PB Tax Free Worldwide • Post the form in one of the tax free refund +44 (0)161 236 8667 tax Free Worldwide UK Ltd, 1a the chandlery, boxes at the terminal or to the tax free agent email: [email protected] 50 Westminster Bridge rd, London, se1 7QY, UK to obtain your refund. t: +44 (0)207 612 1560 • Your tax will be refunded on the card you have used to purchase the goods. taxfreeworldwide.com/uk

Please note that at other UK airports you may Premier Tax Free be able to obtain a cash refund or cheque Fintrax house, station road north, Merstham, depending on which facilities are available. You surrey, rh1 3eD, UK are advised to check before you travel. t: +44 (0)1737 644 922 there are a number of agents that are e: [email protected] responsible for tax free refunds listed opposite. premiertaxfree.com For a full list of retailers go to pages 32-35.

*terms and conditions apply. Percentage refund may vary. In order to be eligible for a Vat refund in the UK you must be a non-eU resident. You are only eligible if you spend a minimum amount in one store on the same day. this amount varies from one country to the next. You need to have spent fewer than 365 days out of two years prior to making the purchase living in the UK, and you must be leaving the eU (for at least 12 months) within three months of making the purchase.

28 29 30 Jessops Manchester Currys PC World Hotel Chocolat camera/digital Arndale entertainment/Digital chocolate/gifts Tax Free Retailers jessops.com currys.co.uk hotelchocolat.com Aldo Footwear JD Sports here are some of the key tax free retailers in Manchester – this isn’t a Women’s fashion aldoshoes.com Women’s fashion sportswear definitive list, so please ask the cashier at the time of purchase. missselfridge.com dorothyperkins.com jdsports.co.uk Apple Phase Eight entertainment/Digital Dune Legoland Discovery Womenwear apple.com Footwear Store Deansgate and Camper King Street TM Lewin phase-eight.com dunelondon.com Lego St Ann’s Square Footwear Men’s and Women’s Ark shop.lego.com camper.com Belstaff wear Primark H&M Men’s fashion tmlewin.co.uk Men’s/Women’s fashion Blacks Leisure Men’s/Women’s fashion ark.co.uk Men’s and Women’s Levi Outdoor clothing French Connection belstaff.co.uk Vivienne Westwood primark.com fashion Men’s/Women’s fashion Men’s/Women’s fashion Men’s and Women’s blacks.co.uk Beaverbooks hm.com levi.com frenchconnection.com Charles Tyrwhitt fashion Slaters Men’s fashion viviennewestwood.com Jewellery store House of Fraser Menswear and formal beaverbrooks.co.uk Hollister Lipsy Luxury department store Harvey Nichols ctshirts.co.uk hire Men’s/Women’s fashion Women’s fashion houseoffraser.co.uk Luxury department store Wrapped in Leather slaters.co.uk hollisterco.com lipsy.co.uk haveynichols.com Hermès Leather Class Ohlson Men’s/Women’s fashion wrappedinleather.co.uk hardwear retailer London Camera TK Maxx clasohlson.com Home Sense Monsoon camera/digital Louis Vuitton uk.hermes.com Women’s and Men’s homeware Women’s and lcegroup.co.uk Men’s/Women’s fashion Market Street fashion homesense.com children’s fashion louisvuitton.co.uk Hervia Bazaar tkmaxx.com monsoon.co.uk Molton Brown Men’s/Women’s fashion Adidas (UK) Ltd – Beauty/cosmetics store Selfridges hervia.com Manchester moltonbrown.co.uk Luxury department store sportswear selfridges.com Jacques Vert adidas.co.uk Building Moss Bros Women’s occasion wear FREE Men’s fashion Swarovski jacques-vert.co.uk ADMISSION Jewellery store Manchester, M4 3BG moss.co.uk (Bhs) OPEN DAILY swarovski.com The Body Shop Department store Richer Sounds Beauty/cosmetics bhs.co.uk 1 minutes walk from electrical retailer Ted Baker thebodyshop.co.uk FOOTBALL’S Manchester Victoria Station richersounds.com Men’s and Women’s Clarks fashion The Kooples Footwear GREATEST L @footballmuseum Russell and Bromley tedbaker.com Men’s and Women’s clarks.co.uk F /NationalFootballMuseum Footwear fashion STORIES nationalfootballmuseum.com russellandbromley.co.uk The Body Shop thekooples.com Debenhams Beauty/cosmetics Department store IN Exchange Square thebodyshop.co.uk Thomas Pink debenhams.com FOOTBALL’S & New Cathedral St Men’s and Women’s UGG Australia formal wear H&M GREATEST Footwear, homewear thomaspink.com Men’s and Women’s Burberry and leisurewear fashion CITY Men’s/Women’s fashion uggaustralia.co.uk hm.com uk.burberry.com MANCHESTER National Football Museum is a registered charity no: 1050792

32 33 Nike The Perfume Shop intu Trafford Centre Debenhams sportwear Fragrances Department store nike.com theperfumeshop.com Aldo debenhams.com Footwear Pandora Topshop aldoshoes.com DKNY Jeans Jewellery Women’s fashion Men’s/Women’s fashion pandora.net topshop.com Apple dkny.com entertainment/Digital Pastiche Couture apple.com Dorothy Perkins Women’s fashion Men’s fashion Women’s fashion pastichecouture- topman.com Armani Exchange dorothyperkins.com london.com Men’s/Women’s fashion Spinningfields armaniexchange.com Fraser Hart River Island Jewellery store JD Sports Next Ted Baker Vans Men’s and Women’s TM Lewin British Home Stores fraserhart.co.uk sportswear Women’s/Men’s fashion Men’s and Women’s Footwear fashion Women’s and Men’s (Bhs) jdsports.co.uk next.co.uk fashion vans.co.uk riverisland.com fashion Department store H&M tedbaker.com tmlewin.co.uk bhs.co.uk Men’s and Women’s John Lewis Pandora Victoria’s Secrets Superdrug fashion Department store Jewellery Tessuti Lingerie Beauty/cosmetics Flannels Beaverbooks hm.com johnlewis.com pandora.net Men’s and Women’s victoriassecret.com superdrug.com Men’s/Women’s fashion Jewellery store fashion flannels.com beaverbrooks.co.uk Hawes and Curtis Levi River Island tessuti.co.uk Swarovski Men’s/Women’s fashion Men’s/Women’s fashion Men’s and Women’s Women’s fashion Jewellery store Joseph Berties hawesandcurtis.co.uk levi.com fashion The Disney Store wallis.co.uk swarovski.com Men’s/Women’s wear Footwear riverisland.com toys/gifts joseph-fashion.com dunelondon.com Hollister Lipsy disneystore.co.uk Salford The Body Shop Men’s/Women’s fashion Women’s fashion Runners Need Beauty/cosmetics Oliver Sweeney Clarks hollisterco.com lipsy.co.uk (inside chillfactore) The North Face Private White thebodyshop.co.uk Menswear Footwear sportswear Outdoor wear Men’s fashion oliversweeney.com clarks.co.uk Hotel Chocolat Miss Selfridge runnersneed.com thenorthface.co.uk privatewhitevc.com The Disney Store chocolate/gifts Women’s fashion toys/gifts Currys PC World hotelchocolat.com missselfridge.com Selfridges The Perfume Shop disneystore.co.uk entertainment/Digital Luxury department Fragrances currys.co.uk Molton Brown store theperfumeshop.com Beauty/cosmetics store selfridges.com moltonbrown.co.uk Timberland Steve Madden Men’s and Women’s Monsoon Footwear footwear and clothing Women’s and stevemadden.com timberlandonline.co.uk children’s fashion uk.monsoon.co.uk Superdrug TM Lewin cosmetics Women’s and Men’s Moss Bros superdrug.com fashion Men’s fashion tmlewin.co.uk moss.co.uk Swarovski Jewellery store Topshop Nespresso swarovski.com Women’s fashion coffee retailer topshop.com nespresso.com

34 35 Discover Manchester

Manchester city centre can be broken down into eight distinct districts, each one offering a different visitor experience. the compact nature of the city centre also means that you don’t have to walk far to explore the individual personalities of each area.

Castlefield Northern Quarter Picturesque castlefield is an escape from the Manchester’s bohemian quarter is bursting with hustle and bustle of city life; learn about independent bars and restaurants. From the laid Manchester’s industrial heritage at Museum of back, new York style Kosmonaut to the quintes- science & Industry or relax at the many pubs sentially British pub, the castle hotel, the and stylish restaurants in this historical, canal- popular burger joint almost Famous to cosy side area. Malaysian spot ning.

Central Retail District Oxford Road Corridor On top of being a shopper’s paradise, this area running from st Peter’s square in the city centre is home to attractions including the national down to the ‘curry Mile’ in rusholme , the popular Football Museum and , as student area is lined with cultural institutions well as the award winning royal exchange including the Whitworth, theatre. evening entertainment can be found at and , live music venues and the iconic Printworks. iconic bars.

Chinatown Petersfield Manchester’s chinatown is the second largest Petersfield is home of the world famous hallé in the UK guaranteeing visitors a wide choice of Orchestra at the , whilst the Oriental establishments including chinese, thai, Great northern offers a selection of Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean restaurants. restaurants, Manchester 235 casino, bars and the annual chinese new Year celebrations are cinema, not forgetting the vintage inspired a highlight in the city’s events calendar. bowling alley, all star Lanes.

Deansgate Locks/Deansgate Spinningfields experience the extraordinary surroundings and spinningfields also hosts outdoor events that food of the Botanist, or indulge in creative include summer film screenings and a christmas cocktails at elixir tonic & treats. Under the railway ice rink. Dine at the award-winning, underground arches, Deansgate Locks is a nightlife haven australasia or stylish neighbourhood restaurant, with numerous popular bars and clubs. or visit the gothic John rylands Library.

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