Plymouth offers a fantastic shopping experience, with an amazing mix of top brand names and creative independent stores.
City Centre
The flat, pedestrianised avenues of Plymouth city centre are a shopper’s paradise, with top brand names and unique independents all within a short distance of each other. It’s here that you’ll find Drake Circus, the west country’s only undercover muti shopping centre with over 70 of the UK’s top brand names all under one roof you’ll find M&S, Primark, Next, Pandora, JS Sports, Superdry to name a few.
The wide city centre pedestrianised streets are home to a fantastic array of high street brands and much-loved independent stores providing everything from home wares and food and drink to clothes, jewellery and electricals. Luxury independent jeweller Michael Spiers, which has its flagship store on Cornwall Street, is the place Sir Alan Sugar chooses to shop for his watches.
Plymouth Market and West End
Don’t miss the West End and 150-stall Plymouth Market for unique gifts and fresh produce. Plus, there’s plenty of parking and brilliant food and drink offerings too Plymouth’s West End is a treasure trove of independent shops and the 150-stall Plymouth Market, making it the place to head for unique gifts and fresh produce. Stop for a bite to eat at one of the food stalls whilst you’re there, offering a huge variety of tempting treats that you won’t be able to resist.
Open Monday to Saturday: 8am to 5pm, Wednesday: 8am to 4.30pm, Sunday: Closed
As an extra bonus, the parking in Plymouth’s West End is some of the cheapest in the city. Western Approach and Toys ‘R’ Us car parks charge just £1 an hour or £5 for the whole day, while Plymouth Market has its own car park designed for short trips.
Royal William Yard
Royal William Yard is a thriving hub for many Plymouth businesses and retailers including fashion and beauty, food and drink and local artists on site and regular markets offering a range of artisan products. With pop up retail there is always something new to see with locally sourced gifts and homeware. Designed by Victorian architect Sir John Rennie and constructed between 1825 and 1831, Royal William Yard is steeped in history. Considered to be one of the most important groups of historic military buildings in Britain, it is also the largest collection of Grade 1 listed military buildings in Europe.
The Barbican & Sutton Harbour
Plymouth’s waterfront is a treasure trove of independent shops, filled with treats for you and your home. It’s a great place to browse and find something completely unique, there is a great range of art galleries, antique shops and quirky independent boutiques set amongst picturesque scenery and more than 200 listed buildings, many of them Tudor and Jacobean which are at the heart of the city’s historic heritage.
A wander along Southside Street will lead you to lots of art galleries, selling a range of originals and prints, plus unique glass and homewares, cards and posters. Don’t forget the world-famous Plymouth Gin Distillery is here too, so you can pick up a bottle of the city’s favourite tipple or some extra special glasses.
Explore The House That Jack Built, home to an eclectic collection of shops selling gifts, or head to Chocaccino for delicious handmade chocolates.
If it’s wine lovers you’re buying for, head over to Sutton Harbour to explore the recently opened HonkyTonk Wine Library, selling wines from around the world.
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