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Shopping

The district is a great place for shopping catering for all types of tastes and providing some great bargains on the way!

Lancaster offers a rewarding shopping experience with two well established shopping centres (St Nicholas Arcades and Marketgate), all the big high street names and lots of individual retailers in a network of pedestrians streets.

Shopping has never been so much fun when street theatre often enhancing the shopping experience.

Wander round alleyways and happen upon attractive speciality shops and tea rooms. Step back in time and visit Atkinson's in Lancaster, a specialist tea and coffee shop established in 1837. Or visit the Butcher's in Hornby for some fine awarding winning meats and pies as you explore the Lune Valley.

Devotees of market shopping will be spoilt for choice in Lancaster includes the following:

Lancaster Indoor Market - has a wide range of stalls, and boasts 2 fine café's each offering a fantastic menu and a relaxed atmosphere.
Assembly Rooms - For period and retro clothing, costume hire, antiques and collectables - this place is a must to visit.
Lancaster's Street Markets - A traditional street market which can be found in the town centre in the shadow of many of Lancaster's finest and historic buildings.
Lancaster Leisure Park & GB Antiques Centre. The complex includes a factory shop selling famous brands at discount prices.

Morecambe's Premier Shopping Centre is the Arndale centre and is open 7 days a week for visitors coming to the sideside town. For the best market experience, Morecambe's Festival Market is so popular with locals and visitors alike, retaining the feel of a traditional market. Briggs Shoes on the promenade provides great Bargains on footwear.

For Arts and Crafts why not try the Canalside Craft Centre at Galgate or for garden centres visit Waterslack Farm Shop and Cafe.