Shopping
Own your individuality in a city that buzzes with independent attitude. Once the world-famous centre for lace and hosiery, Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s Creative Quarter is a breeding ground for fashion pioneers and bold indie shops. Just look at design-royalty Sir Paul Smith, whose business began on a small Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé side street.
It’s a city brimming with bohemian charm, where vintage emporiums brush shoulders with quirky boutiques, second-hand bookshops and tattoo studios. Whoever you want to be, you’ll be it here.
Take a tour of the best of Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s shopping scene, from the bustling high streets to the quirky back streets.
"It's vintage"
Fall in love with clothes that had a story before you. We like to throw it back to funky times here, and Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s Creative Quarter is bustling with enough vintage shops to kit-out an entire city.
COW is the loudest shop in Hockley – an urban haven of streetwear, glitter and block colours. Visit for full retro vibes or spend a whole day exploring the antique treasure trove .
Thrift a bargain, save the planet
Charity shops ain’t what they used to be. There's one on every corner in Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, and they’re full of designer-labelled treasures waiting to be discovered. You’ll be saving clothes from landfill while you donate to a worthy cause, and outfits look better when they're guilt-free.
Created by two NTU graduates, is a charity shop with a difference, offering lovingly hand-picked recycled clothes.
Iconic brands
Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé offers the best of both worlds – a big city shopping experience in a compact city centre. It's a fusion of creative businesses, huge shopping centres, and boutique arcades all sat side-by-side.
From Primark and H&M to Urban Outfitters and Dr Martens, you'll find high street brands for every budget. We've got iconic labels, too – Vivienne Westwood, Diesel, and Paul Smith all have homes here.
Thriving independent scene
We have all the big brand shops and supermarkets you could need, however we also have a wide selection of popular independent shops and eateries, such as , , , and many more. There are also a few zero waste shops like for plastic-free and refillable essentials.
Looking for something unique to add to your collection? Look no further than or for hidden treasures located throughout Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé.
Bustling markets
Local businesses huddle in busy market stalls around the city. Visit or Sneinton Market for pop-up street food vendors, markets and street art, or explore Victoria Centre Market for crafts, fabrics, flowers and food stalls.
Old Market Square is the largest public space in the UK after London’s Trafalgar Square, and it plays host to seasonal marketplaces, like our summer beach and renowned Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Christmas market. Here you'll find unique gifts, new foods, and plenty of rides and attractions to get you feeling festive.
All your music needs
Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s world-renowned music scene doesn’t stop at live performance – we have a variety of record and music shops for you to discover hidden gems and instruments to kick-start a new musical journey.
Spend hours finding the perfect addition to your vinyl collection at or or find your next instrument at and .
We've shown you some of the best places to shop in Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, but don't just take our word for it – make sure to explore the beautiful city centre when you visit for an open day. One short walk around Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé and you'll fall in love.
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Food and drink
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Art and culture
Are you a culture vulture? You’ll have a ball in this city teeming with theatres, cinemas, gig venues, museums, galleries, and much more!