Designer discount centres
A tip for high fashion at bargain prices, get on the trail of Britain’s network of purpose built factory and outlet shopping villages, where you can buy excess stocks of high quality branded and designer goods.
Bicester Village (Oxfordshire)
An hour from London in Oxfordshire, Bicester Village (www.bicester-village.co.uk) offers discounts of up to 60%. Clothing brands include: Ferragamo, Aquascutum, and Gieves & Hawkes and for the home, you can choose from Cath Kidston and The White Company. This really is designer discount.
Clarkes Village (Somerset)
With over 90 outlet shops to choose from, offering up to 60% discount on a host of famous brands, and regular entertainment, Clarks Village (www.clarksvillage.co.uk) in Somerset has all the ingredients for a great day out!
The Laden Showroom (London)
One of the UK’s leading fashion stores to promote new talent. If you want an exclusive design at a discount price, then head to the Laden Showroom (www.laden.co.uk). Favoured by many celebrities from Victoria Beckham to Noel Gallagher, there is plenty to choose from here.
McArthur Glen (Nationwide)
There are 7 McArthur (www.mcarthurglen.com) outlet centres in convenient locations across the country, with up to 70% off designer and high street labels. Shops include Gap, Paul Smith, Burberry, and Le Creuset. Well worth a visit.
Royal Quays (North East England)
Discover the secret of smarter shopping at Royal Quays (www.royalquaysoutletcentre.co.uk), again famous brand names at bargain prices with new stock arriving every day. Originally opened in 1996, Royal Quays is the largest factory outlet centre in North East England.
Wedgwood Factory Shop (Stoke on Trent)
Extremely desirable tableware and crystal means high style at unbelievably low prices every time you visit Stoke-on-Trent. Add an abundance of great gift ideas at reduced prices, with up to 75% off, and you'll see why discerning people head for the Wedgwood Factory Shop (www.wedgwoodfactoryshop.com) for the ultimate bargain.