SHOPPING: LANCASHIRE
See Also: Wrea Green, Fylde
& North
West Shopping pages.
| BLACKPOOL |
After some decline in the shopping centre over the last
20 years ago, Blackpool still retains the major high street
names and plenty of specialist stores. The centre of the
shopping area is Bank Hey Street, a cluster of stores
and markets around the world famous Tower. The Hounds
Hill is the major covered mall in the town.
Further shopping facilities can be found in the South
Shore Area of the town.
Large hypermarkets and mega stores have sprung up on retail
parks and industrial estates on the outskirts of town
and, alongside the Pleasure Beach the front of the Promenade
has been transformed by Ocean Boulevard, a development
of 'festival shopping' and eateries.
Blackpool is open for late night shopping on Thursdays.
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Hounds Hill Centre, Blackpool
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Virtual:
Blackpool - Shopping
Blackpool
Town Talk |
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| PRESTON |
England's newest city, Preston is excellent for shopping.
High Street Chain Stores, Specialist Stores, Cafes and
Restaurants can be found on the two major shopping streets
- Fishergate and Friargate. The St. Georges Centre and
Fishergate Centre are two large multi-storied undercover
shopping malls, the latter containing a large Debenhams
Department Store.
Further developments in and around the city include large
retail and industrial parks including Walton Vale, Deepdale
and the regenerated Preston Docklands area. |
St. George's Centre, Preston |
Websites:
Shopping
Preston |
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| FLEETWOOD FREEPORT |
20 acres of themed shopping and innovative leisure facilities.
A new concept in shopping pleasure for all the family.
Famous names from the high street selling at hugely discounted
prices. There's everything from fashion clothing to gifts
and ideas for the home.
There's free entry, free parking and easy access for the
disabled.
Open 7 days a week from 10am, late nights Thursday &
Friday until 8pm
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| BLACKBURN |
Blackburn Shopping Centre plays host to an extensive range
of over 120 shops and stores. This extends to the adjacent
areas, where major high street names mingle with established
locally-owned shops of character. On Darwen Street, King
William Street, Church Street and Northgate to name but
a few, there's great variety and choice for all your shopping
needs.
A visit to the area would not be complete without experiencing
the special atmosphere of a the market with the bustle
for bargains and background of friendly banter. Blackburn
Market is one of the largest indoor markets in the North-West
with over 300 stalls. Attracting visitors from a wide
area it offers such Lancashire specialities as black puddings
and sarsaparilla by the glass.
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Town Centre, Blackburn
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Websites:
Blackburn
Shopping Centre Section |
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