a guide to tax free shopping in Manchester Contents 2-3 Introduction 4-25 Shopping Destinations 4-5 Exchange Square & New Cathedral Street 6-7 Selfridges 8-9 Harvey Nichols 11 Deansgate & St Ann’s Square 12-13 The Avenue, Spinningfields 14 King Street DKnY 15 Northern Quarter 16-17 Private White 18-21 Intu Trafford Centre 22-23 Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 25 Market Street & Manchester Arndale Goldsmiths hard rock cafe 26-27 Where to stay ramada salford Quays the Lowry hotel radisson Blu Manchester airport sacO Manchester - Piccadilly 28-36 Useful Information 28 Manchester Services 29 How to claim a refund 30 Manchester Airport 32-35 Tax Free Retailers 36 Discover Manchester Manchester City Centre Map Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy in this publication, Marketing Manchester cannot accept liability for any loss or damage arising from its use. as changes often occur after publication date, it is advisable to confirm the information given. the information contained within this guide is copyright and no part of the guide may be reproduced in part or wholly by any means, be it electrical or mechanical without prior written permission of the publishers. visitmanchester.com @visit_mcr 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 england, 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 house of Fraser, 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 Department store 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 retail district. top-to-toe grooming from manicures to eyebrow selfridges trafford is located just outside threading. 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