Best places: Department stores in England

Flagship independent clothes store, showcasing male and female fashion, plus school and formalwear.

18th-century department store known for its gourmet groceries including tea and posh preserves.

Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.

Spacious shop selling furniture for home & garden, plus kitchen/bathroom studios & DIY supplies.

Upscale department store stocking designer & popular clothing brands plus housewares & gifts.

Tudor-revival building filled with high-end fashion and luxury homeware, with its own fabric line.

👍👍 This is an absolute excellent example of how customer service with high standards should be done. The staff here are absolutely lovely and so very helpful. I have attached some photos of crates we picked up for an absolute steal! The food court is a must in my eye! There is also a parenting room...

Chic independent department store selling fashion, furniture, beauty, books, gifts and kitchenware.

Century-old department store selling fashion brands, beauty products and homewares, plus cafes.

Eccentric emporium stocking vintage toys and curios, homeware and restored furniture.

Established store spread over 4 neighbouring sites, selling fashion, homeware and toys, with a cafe.

👍👍 Awesome experience. The boutiques within are obviously high-end designer items, but the overall experience is lovely. Everyone is really nice and the food hall is SO COOL. Definitely hop in for a snack or a drink at the very least.

Department store selling clothing, lingerie, soft furnishings, homewares, jewellery & cosmetics.

👍 Nice large store in the middle of Halifax, however, since the ownership has changed I find things, especially clothes, are cheaper. Staff were mostly helpful although most were stood chatting to each other as the store was very quiet.

Center of music, independent shops, galleries & eateries set in re-purposed Victorian buildings.

Kitchenware chain with innovative gadgets and cooking utensils, plus homewares.

Department store chain for home furnishings & accessories, electronics, fashion & beauty.

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