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A Guide to Shopping in Lancaster

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Lancaster may be pretty small for a city, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have everything you could need. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of where to get what in the heart of Lancs.

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There’s plenty of places to get yourself clothes in the city – here are some of the best!

Primark

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TK Maxx

JD Sports

Clothing

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At some point, you’ll be stood in your kitchen wondering how you could possibly forget needing a tin-opener. Luckily, there are plenty of places for you to buy homeware that are just a bus ride away!

If you’re looking for something a bit further afield, don’t worry. LUSU are organising a trip to IKEA Warrington for students, at just £5 a ticket!

Homeware

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If you’re a book worm, cinephile, gamer or anything in between, these places will become your second home.

HMV
CeX
Game
Waterstones
The Works
WHSmith (there’s one on campus too!)

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Ah yes, the food shop. There’s lots of choice in town, so it’s all about deciding what you look for in your supermarket – closeness, price, quality, deals? Check these places out!

Sainsbury’s: FYI, there’s a free bus from campus to Sainsbury’s and vice versa every Wednesday during term time
Aldi
Lidl
Iceland
Booths
Asda: a little further than others, but worth it if only for the great bedding!
KF Oriental ltd.

Supermarkets

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For all your bath, hygiene, hair, and makeup needs, these are just some of the places you can visit!

Health & Beauty

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If you need to pick up your prescription or grab some cold and flu relief for your freshers’ flu, we’ve got a few pharmacies here in Lancs including:

Pharmacies

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Charity shops are a great place to grab second hand clothing, books, and just about anything else. Plus, if you’re looking to do a clear out, you can donate your own stuff too.

Charity Shops

Now after all that shopping, you deserve a little treat. So, sit back with a coffee, a cocktail, or a meal and breathe.

Food & Drink

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If you’re a fan of bubble tea, you are in luck. Here in Lancaster, we have so. Many. Bubble Tea shops. The choices are endless!

Special Mention - Bubble Tea

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Every city has those special little places that maybe don’t immediately spring to mind on a day out shopping. Here are some great places to visit!

Hidden Gems

And so much more!

Whatever you’re looking for in the city, we’ve probably got it. So get out there and explore!

Written by Shannon Daniel

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CREATIVE WRITING GRADUATE