All true shopaholics know that the UK offers a wide range of shopping opportunities. The most successful city in this regard is London. It's here that you'll find the largest concentration of shopping centers and stores catering to every taste. Apart from London, you can also enjoy productive shopping experiences in other cities across the UK, including Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, York, and more.
Most stores in the UK are open from Monday to Saturday, typically from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Large shopping centers often have extended hours, staying open until 8:00 PM. On Sundays, stores operate for a shorter period, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It's important to note that during major holidays, all stores are closed.
The UK has two sale seasons each year, one in the summer and one in the winter. However, for the best shopping deals, Christmas Eve is a prime time in the UK. During this period, you can find sales with discounts of up to 80-90% off.
What do you buy when you go on a UK shopping tour? First and foremost, you'll find excellent quality clothing, shoes and accessories around Foggy Albion. As well as high-end boutiques, you'll also find budget stores in the country, where you can buy some decent stuff too.
Naturally, it's impossible to leave the UK without a flavored tea. It's most popular here and is flavored with bergamot or jasmine. Whatever city you're in, souvenir shops will have traditional souvenirs like a red double-decker bus or the Big Ben clock. Woolen plaids, kilts, whisky or tobacco pipes are also worth bringing back from Scotland.
