Why not take a break from online shopping, and explore one of Cheshire’s fabulous shopping destinations? With so many iconic products on offer, and stunning scenery to match, the below locations are almost guaranteed to satisfy your retail therapy needs!

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Whether you are looking for a high-end statement piece to complete your outfit, durable and chic sportswear, premium cooking appliances, or simply a money-wise bargain, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and its 140+ brands are certain to have something which takes your fancy! Plus, the premium site is also home to a mouth-watering selection of restaurants and takeaways including Harry Ramsdens, PizzaExpress, and Wagamama. The best part? You can experience Cheshire Oaks every day of the week*!

Located just off the M53 motorway, and with excellent bus and coach links from Chester, Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds to name a few, Cheshire Oaks is incredibly easy to access. Did we mention that parking (including electric charging points and disabled bays) is free too?

Further offerings at Cheshire Oaks include free mobility hires, phone charging points, and tourist information. Additionally, for groups who book in advance, a 10% discount card is gifted to all members alongside exclusive discounts for some of the onsite restaurants and cafes.

Learn more about this outstanding shopping destination here.

*According to ‘Regular’ opening hours.

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

The Grosvenor Shopping Centre

With the majority of its fantastic high-street brands open 7 days a week and being situated in the heart of the historic city of Chester, the Grosvenor Shopping Centre makes for an extensive and convenient shopping experience for all!

Visitors to the Grosvenor Shopping Centre can enjoy stores such as BOSS, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disney Store, and The Perfume Shop, and even get their vehicles cleaned courtesy of All American Car Wash, or enjoy a fresh bake from Muffin Break or Millie’s Cookies whilst they shop! Plus, the middle of the centre is well-known for hosting events, allowing for new experiences each time you visit.

Like Cheshire Oaks, the Grosvenor Shopping Centre provides a range of additional services. Namely, daily mobility hire, eye and hearing tests, and a multi-storey car park open 24/7 (tariffs apply). This car park is located on Pepper Street (CH1 1EA). The area is also well-served by bus and train (expect a 15-minute stroll). 


Read more about this city centre delight here.

The Grosvenor Shopping Centre

The Hollies

With locations in Little Budworth and Lower Stretton, what once started life in 1959 as a roadside vegetable stand is, today, one of the best farm shops in the North West!

Both of The Hollies’ locations feature an extensive array of superior alcohol, baked goods, gifts, delicatessen bites, and fresh meat and fish! Many of their products are locally sourced, but others come from top-class traders from across the world! With so much choice, you will undoubtedly leave The Hollies with a lighter purse/wallet, and countless quality goods to enjoy!

Alongside their fantastic retail opportunities, The Hollies boasts a range of luxurious log cabins with hot tubs and forest lodges, all suitable for up to 6 guests! Plus, the Little Budworth site also features ‘59’, an evening dining concept which showcases the best of The Hollies’ goods.

All in all, no visit to Cheshire would be complete without a trip to one of The Hollies’ locations. More information on The Hollies in Little Budworth and Lower Stretton can be found on their dedicated Visit Cheshire pages. 

The Hollies Farm Shop Little Budworth

The Rows

Whilst the reason for the two-tiered timber buildings which dominate Chester may be uncertain, what is undoubtedly true is that The Rows make for an excellent shopping experience. Featuring well over 50 businesses, ranging from quaint and quirky cafés, to breakout room venues, and from independent clothing retailers, to antiques traders, there is something new to discover for everyone on these black and white gems!

As with the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, The Rows are well-served by public transport, and local car parks are plentiful. Furthermore, despite being spread across two levels, The Rows are mostly accessible for wheelchairs users and prams.

A number of the Chester’s stakeholders are actively working to enhance The Rows too, meaning what is today an excellent shopping experience, may tomorrow be outstanding!

Plan your trip to this curious tourism attraction here.

Woman looking out over the Chester Rows

Warrington Market

Home to over 50 traders, with wares ranging from fresh foods to gifts, a visit to the multi-award-winning Warrington Market is certain to be a pleasure. As well as the retailing offers, visitors should definitely consider dining at the ‘Cookhouse at Warrington Market’, where a wide variety of hot and cold dishes can be purchased alongside a countless selection of beverages.

Warrington Market is open Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm, with the ‘Cookhouse at Warrington Market’ also serving its delicious concoctions Monday to Saturday, but between 9am and 7pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am and 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Warrington Market is easily accessed via public transport, and those driving can park at the Time Square multi-storey for a time-based fee.

Exterior of Warrington Market

Blakemere Village

Situated on the outskirts of Northwich, Blakemere Village boasts stylish independent retailers alongside activities for all to enjoy! Whether you are looking for handcrafted goods, children’s games, jewellery, or luxurious bath and body products, Blakemere Village may have just the thing for you!

Cheshire Falconry and Cheshire Outdoors provide memorable experiences for their participants, including encounters with majestic Birds of Prey, and playing bubble football, respectively. The Playbarn is the perfect place to allow the youngest visitors to run wild in a safe environment, and The Village Restaurant and Bar provides a varied selection of quality food and drink.

Blakemere Village is open daily 10am until 5pm and boasts free entry and free parking.

Exterior of Blakemere Village

Cheshire's Highstreets


Last but not least come our fantastic highstreets! With charming independent and chain offerings across all of our towns from Crewe to Knutsford, and Warrington to Macclesfield, they are perfect for all shopaholics and window shoppers! We have already mentioned Chester’s stunning Rows, but our highstreets also feature many other infrastructural gems, such as the black and white facades seen in Knutsford and Nantwich for example. We won’t spoil the others’ features; you’ll have to visit for yourself to discover them.

Knutsford high stree

What do you think about our roundup of shopping destinations in Cheshire? Tempted to visit any? Let us know in the comments below, and use #Chester and/or #Cheshire on any social media posts so that we can reshare your content (with your permission of course)!

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  1. Denial
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  2. CarolynCastillo
    What a comprehensive list of shopping destinations in Cheshire! The variety and range of offerings in these locations seem incredible. From the upscale brands and bargains at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet to the quaint charm of The Rows in Chester, there's something for everyone's shopping preferences.

    However, while the allure of retail therapy is undeniable, it's always wise to approach shopping with a budget-conscious mindset. Sometimes, it's easy to get carried away, especially with such a wide array of choices available. Setting limits and sticking to them can help avoid overspending.

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