The Best Places To Shop In The U.K. That Aren't Oxford Street

The Leeds Corn Exchange is a treasure trove of independent designers and vintage finds all wrapped up in a beautiful Victorian building. Perfect for totally unique pressies. 

Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Ln, Leeds, LS1 7BR. Nearest station: Leeds Station.

Bicester Village is the stuff of Christmas shopping dreams, with over 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, all with discounts of up to 60%. Your family and your bank manager will thank you.

Bicester Village, 50 Pingle Drive Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6WD. Nearest station: Bicester Village Station.

Edinburgh is such a beautiful city, but it really comes into its own at Christmas. The Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens is particularly festive, with a Santa Train and a Christmas Tree Maze. 

Nearest station: Edinburgh Waverley

Manchester's Northern Quarter is chock-a-block with independent gift shops and vintage warehouses. Perfect for something a little different.

Nearest station: Manchester Piccadilly Station.

York's most famous street, The Shambles, is totally picturesque and great for gifts. So fill up your Instagram feed and your friends' stockings - double win.