Shopping breaks

At Westfield Stratford you'll find everything you could ever want, with over 250 shops ranging from luxury clothing outlets to electronics and toy shops. Once you've filled your bags go bowling, catch a film at the cinema and eat at one of the food courts’ 70 restaurants. The 2012 Olympics were held only minutes away at London Stadium.

The Bullring can be found in the heart of Birmingham's commercial district, stop by the prestigious Selfridges store as well as 200 other stylish shops in Birmingham's lively Southside. The centre’s famous giant bronze bull statue is part of a stampede of inspiring works of art at the centre.

A short drive from Manchester's bustling city centre, Trafford Centre features 280 shops including Selfridges and John Lewis. Once you've finished your shopping, round off the day with laser quest, indoor golf or take to the heights and go rock climbing.

You'll find glitzy designer brands and great deals at Metrocentre, including top name fashion brands and large Lego, Disney and Apple stores. Keep the good times rolling at the Namco Funscape entertainment centre complete with dodgems, cinemas and bowling lanes, and when you’re feeling peckish hop over to the Qube food court.

Since opening in 2009, St David's Dewi Sant – or as it’s better known, St David’s – has quickly become one of the UK’s top five shopping centres. It even won the international shopping centre of the year in 2010! And with two floors containing well over 100 stores, it’s not hard to see why this is Cardiff’s premier shopping destination.

Liverpool ONE hosts over 160 shops in unique outdoor terraces. Take a breath of fresh air as you browse all the best deals. When it’s time for a bite to eat, enjoy the view of leafy Chavasse Park from the terrace restaurants.

You're spoilt for choice at Silverburn shopping centre, which boasts over 100 fantastic high-street shops and a great range of restaurants only a few miles from Glasgow town centre. After a busy day shopping, catch a movie at the cinema nearby.

The Meadowhall shopping centre was recently renovated and now features a staggering 260 shops. If you’re looking for something unique, great one-of-a-kind gifts can be found in the The Lanes. When bargain hunting has left you hungry, visit the Oasis Dining Quarter for two floors of restaurants and diners.

One of Britain's most iconic department stores with over 330 outlets and a rich history dating back to 1834. Harrods' motto is "omnia omnibus ubique" or "all things for all people, everywhere", and with an exquisite range from designer clothing to high quality homeware and toys, it really lives up to those words. Harrods offers a truly British shopping experience near central London.