{"id":84515,"date":"2023-11-01T12:32:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T12:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=84515"},"modified":"2023-11-01T12:32:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T12:32:10","slug":"christmas-city-breaks-across-the-uk-from-25-a-night-this-december-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/travel\/christmas-city-breaks-across-the-uk-from-25-a-night-this-december-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas city breaks across the UK from \u00a325 a night this December | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
CHRISTMAS shopping doesn't have to be a last-minute stressful chore, so why not turn it into an overnight break this year?<\/p>\n
We compiled a list of the UK's largest shopping centres\u00a0and the most affordable and easily accessible hotels around them.<\/p>\n
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Here are the best places to bag some good Christmas deals and have a fun day – or weekend – out:<\/p>\n
1. Westfield London in Shepherd's Bush, London<\/h2>\n
Coming in first as the biggest shopping centre in the UK is Westfield London in Sheperd's Bush. <\/p>\n
Westfield London has more than 300 stores with high-end and high-street brands, all housed in a stunning architectural setting. <\/p>\n
"The Village" is one of London's top designer districts with more than 40 high-end companies, all under cover – perfect for Christmas shopping during rainy days. <\/p>\n
There are more than 60 restaurants and bars, too, from quick lunches and snacks to top restaurants.<\/p>\n
If you're after a completely stress-free Christmas shopping experience, Westfield also offers hands-free shopping.<\/p>\n
Here are the closest hotels to Westfield London:<\/p>\n
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Travelodge London Acton hotel – rooms from \u00a347<\/li>\n
Premier Inn London Hammersmith (Shepherd's Bush Road) hotel – rooms from \u00a379<\/li>\n
Premier Inn London Kensington (Earl\u2019s Court) hotel – rooms from \u00a369<\/li>\n
Premier Inn London Kensington (Olympia) hotel – rooms from \u00a390<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near Westfield London – rooms from \u00a361\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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2. Metrocentre in Gateshead, Newcastle<\/h2>\n
One of the largest indoor mall-style shopping centres in Europe, Metrocentre is located in Gateshead, near Newcastle. <\/p>\n
Metrocentre features over 300 well-known high street stores spread across five multicoloured malls. <\/p>\n
Shops range from major department stores, like H&M, H&M Home, Primark, TK Maxx, and Marks & Spencer, to luxury retailers, such asFlannels and H Beauty by Harrods.<\/p>\n
Metrocentre also offers various activities – perfect if you're going with the family – you could golf at the world's first Angry Birds Adventure Golf. <\/p>\n
Other activities include a 12-screen Odeon IMAX cinema, an American pool hall, an arcade with video games, and 18 bowling lanes.<\/p>\n
Here are the closest hotels to Metrocentre in Gateshead, Newcastle:<\/p>\n
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Premier Inn Newcastle (Team Valley) hotel – from \u00a340.50<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate) hotel – from \u00a349<\/li>\n
Travelodge Gateshead hotel – from \u00a329.99<\/li>\n
Travelodge Newcastle Quayside hotel – from \u00a339<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near Metrocentre in Gateshead, Newcastle – from \u00a331<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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3. Trafford Centre in Manchester <\/h2>\n
The Trafford Centre is just five miles west of Manchester city centre and offers plenty of parking spaces and handy transportation links.<\/p>\n
The shopping centre features some of the Brits' favourite shops, including Selfridges, John Lewis, Game, Victoria's Secret and Primark, to name a few. <\/p>\n
To top it off, there are also experiences for those who don't fancy shopping, including a cinema, SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, and Laser Quest.<\/p>\n
You'll also find more than 60 restaurants, including some favourites like Five Guys, Wagamama and Nando's.<\/p>\n
Here are the closest hotels to Trafford Centre in Manchester:<\/p>\n
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Travelodge Manchester Sale – from \u00a334.99<\/li>\n
Travelodge Salford Quays – from \u00a338.99<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Manchester Trafford Centre South hotel – from \u00a346<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Manchester Trafford Centre North hotel – from \u00a342.50<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Manchester Trafford Centre West hotel – from \u00a342.50<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near Trafford Centre, Manchester – from \u00a334<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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4. Westfield Stratford in London <\/h2>\n
Westfield's London sister, Westfield Stratford City, has a wide variety of high-street fashion favourites in addition to renowned home and lifestyle brands. <\/p>\n
There are around 250 stores, including Zara, JD Sports and Urban Outfitters, plus over 65 dining options. <\/p>\n
The shopping centre also features one of Europe's biggest and most advanced cinemas, the 17-screen Vue Cinema. You'll also find the largest casino in the UK, Aspers Casino, which is open around the clock.<\/p>\n
Here are the closest hotels to Westfield Stratford in London:<\/p>\n
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Premier Inn London Stratford hotel – from \u00a355<\/li>\n
Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town) hotel – from \u00a3115<\/li>\n
Travelodge London Stratford – from \u00a390<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near Westfield Stratford – from \u00a356\u00a0<\/li>\n
Snoozebox Olympic Park hotel – from \u00a379<\/li>\n
Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford hotel – from \u00a3110<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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5. Bluewater in Greenhithe, Kent <\/h2>\n
The 240-acre Bluewater estate is in Kent and is surrounded by a 50-acre landscape of lakes, grass, and trees.<\/p>\n
Bluewater shopping centre is split into two levels and three big department stores: Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, and House of Fraser.<\/p>\n
The shopping centre has 300 retailers, over 50 bars, restaurants, and caf\u00e9s, and 13,000 free parking spaces. <\/p>\n
Bluewater is conveniently located near the A2, M2, M25, and M20, making it perfect for car travel.<\/p>\n
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Travelodge Dartford hotel – from \u00a338.99<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Dartford hotel – from \u00a342.50<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Gravesend hotel – from \u00a342.50<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near Bluewater, Kent – from \u00a348<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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6. Bullring Estate in Birmingham<\/h2>\n
The Bullring in Birmingham is the biggest shopping centre in the West Midlands area. <\/p>\n
With more than 160 stores and 40 million annual visitors, this is one of the UK's most loved shopping centres. <\/p>\n
Various big names are in Bullring and Grand Central, including Selfridges, LEGO, H&M Home, MAC, and many more.<\/p>\n
You'll also be able to admire Selfridges's architecture, which was influenced by a Paco Rabanne sequinned garment and is coated with 15,000 metal discs.<\/p>\n
More than 60 restaurants and caf\u00e9s are available, and you'll also find a Treetop Adventure Golf. <\/p>\n
Here are the closest hotels to Bullring in Birmingham: <\/p>\n
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Travelodge Birmingham Central Bull Ring hotel – from \u00a331.99<\/li>\n
Travelodge Birmingham Central hotel – from \u00a324.99<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Birmingham City Centre (Waterloo Street) hotel – from \u00a342.50<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near Bullring, Birmingham – from \u00a336<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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7. St James Quarter in Edinburgh<\/h2>\n
St James Quarter is the largest retail and entertainment district the city of Edinburgh has ever seen.<\/p>\n
The Quarter has a location unlike any other, combining brands from luxury to convenience and from around the world to local. <\/p>\n
The new development opened in 2021, replacing the old St James Quarter from 1973. <\/p>\n
The new Quarter features 80 outlets, over 30 restaurants and bars, a food hall and an Everyman cinema with five screens. <\/p>\n
More than 1,500 parking spaces are available, too, including disabled parking and parking spaces for families strategically located near welcome points. <\/p>\n
Here are the closest hotels to St James Quarter in Edinburgh:<\/p>\n
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ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square hotel – from \u00a3123<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near St James Quarter, Edinburgh – from \u00a346<\/li>\n
YOTEL Edinburgh hotel – from \u00a3102\u00a0<\/li>\n
Travelodge Edinburgh Central hotel – from \u00a389<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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8. Manchester Arndale <\/h2>\n
Manchester Arndale is the largest inner-city shopping centre in the UK, with more than 200 shops, dining and drinking options, and entertainment under one roof.<\/p>\n
You'll also find a food market and a food court spread across the local stores, high-street fashion, bookstores, and toy shops. <\/p>\n
The shopping centre is easily accessible by car and foot, thanks to its vicinity to Manchester Victoria station and Manchester Piccadilly station. <\/p>\n
Here are the closest hotels to Manchester Arndale:<\/p>\n
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Travelodge Manchester Central hotel – from \u00a338.99<\/li>\n
Travelodge Manchester Piccadilly hotel – rooms from \u00a353.99<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Manchester City (Piccadilly) hotel – rooms from \u00a348<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Manchester City Centre West hotel – rooms from \u00a342.50<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near Manchester Arndale – from \u00a334<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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9. Merry Hill in Dudley, West Midlands<\/h2>\n
The Merry Hill shopping centre has around 215 stores and over 10,000 free parking spaces. <\/p>\n
The five biggest flagship stores are Next, Asda, Primark, and Marks & Spencer, but there are more well-known brands and independent shops. <\/p>\n
There are even more stores, restaurants, and a cinema in a separate retail park beyond the main shopping centre. <\/p>\n
The stores include The Range, Currys, B&M Home & Garden and Matalan, to name a few. <\/p>\n
Here are the closest hotels to Merry Hill in Dudley:<\/p>\n
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Travelodge Birmingham Dudley hotel – rooms from \u00a344.99<\/li>\n
Travelodge Birmingham Kingswinford hotel – rooms from \u00a334.99<\/li>\n
Travelodge Dudley Town Centre – rooms from \u00a338.99<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near Merry Hill, Dudley – from \u00a338<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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10. Liverpool ONE <\/h2>\n
Liverpool ONE features more than 170 stores, bars, and cafes, with something for everyone, including the best high street retailers and designer names. <\/p>\n
The White Company, John Lewis & Partners, and Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols (the only one in the UK) are just some shops available.<\/p>\n
When it comes to dining options, you'll be spoiled for choice, with more than 35 spots to pick from in The Terrace and all the places in between.<\/p>\n
The shopping centre is located a few minutes away from James Street and Moorfields train stations. <\/p>\n
Liverpool Lime Street is only a 15-minute walk and is connected to national lines.<\/p>\n
Here are the closest hotels near to Liverpool ONE:<\/p>\n
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Travelodge Liverpool Central hotel – rooms from \u00a334.99<\/li>\n
Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre (Lime Street) hotel – rooms from \u00a352.50<\/li>\n
Booking.com rooms near Liverpool ONE – from \u00a335<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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