Best Shopping Malls in Higher Whitley Area

"If you're planning on incorporating a spot of shopping into your time in the city, Liverpool ONE, which has rapidly established itself as one of Europe's most popular retail destinations, is the obvious choice. A large Lego store, indoor crazy golf (at Jungle Rumble), plus an Odeon cinema and plenty of family-focused places to eat make this open-air complex popular with families keen to keep their youngest members entertained while they shop. There's a year-round programme of children's activities at Chavasse Park within Liverpool ONE (which is one of the city's popular picnic spots) and a clever layout means you don't have to hike between stores.5 Wall Street, liverpool-one.com."

"Often billed as one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure venues, Liverpool ONE is the city’s premier shopping destination, offering a modern, sleek, open air shopping experience. With a massive 170 retailers, showcasing the biggest designer and high street brands, it’s the go-to place for locals and tourists alike. The fun doesn’t stop at shopping – kick back and relax at one of Liverpool ONE’s 35 restaurants and bars, serving up just about every cuisine you can imagine, or take a trip to the 14-screen cinema complex for the latest blockbuster."

"A whole dining and drinking neighbourhood made up of vibrant shipping containers, Hatch is one-of-a-kind here in Manchester – continually growing over the years to welcome more and more local traders. Hosting both events and live music frequently, guests can kind of create a DIY day or night out at Hatch – with tons of bars and restaurants housing their own indoor spaces and terraces, a vast open-air space with tons of seating, and lots of independent shops to potter around. Expect cuisines from countries such as Vietnam, Portugal, Spain, Italy and even Teesside, as well as cocktail bars, coffee shops and more."

"What: Ok so Hatch is more of a food market than a restaurant, but it certainly has plenty of outdoor space. The shopping and dining hub is made up of a variety of different street food restaurants and independent shops housed inside converted shipping containers. All you have to do is have a browse, pick the food you want to eat and then settle in on one of the bench tables dotted around the space - simple.Where: 103 Oxford Road, M1 7ED"

"I ended up at the massive building of ‘Afflecks’, which turned out to be “An Emporium of Eclecticism“, meaning it was full of shops selling random shit, basically. Afflecks is an indoor market with dozens of independent stalls, small shops and boutiques, some of them quite strange, but also a lot of them with awesome handmade goods."

"Affleck’s is a perfect spot for a stylish and unusual photo. It’s also a place, where you can buy a lot of unusual things for a photoshoot or just for yourself. There are some amazing dresses, jewellery and other items that I have never seen anywhere else!"

"One of the best places to just loose yourself is Aflecks Palace. Floors of independent stalls selling everything from food, jewelry and clothing."

"Barton Arcade is a Victorian shopping arcade that has shops and restaurants on the ground floor and offices and administrative spaces on all the other floors. The architecture style is really beautiful and the stairs between floors are stunning as well. Barton Arcade is especially beautiful when it’s empty in the morning hours (just after opening), so you can capture it without the crowds."

"Barton Arcade is a beautiful grade II listed Victorian shopping arcade which is a 5-minute walk from the Arndale Centre. Therefore, the transport links are the same as those to the Arndale Centre. This is one of the best places for shopping in Manchester if you prefer local independent businesses."

"Tucked away on Hanover Street, this Scandi style café serves up an epic breakfast platter available in Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian or regular!. If you fancy a taste of Scandanavian culture then you can’t miss their smorrebread (open sandwich) options which include savoury creations such as avocado, smoked salmon and even butternut squash. If you prefer a sweet dish you can opt for their legendary crepes and throw toppings such as berry compote and dulche de leche in there too!"

"Malmo Mat is a breakfast & brunch restaurant on Hanover Street. I’d walked past a thousand times before it even registered that it sold coffee. With a lush interior of wood and light seating, the menu here is so reasonably priced and fresh and as delicious as you’d expect from a Swedish-style eatery."

"Set in the perfect spot for those busy bees needing to commute, the Daresbury Park Hotel is just a couple of minutes from the M56 - meaning quick and easy access to Chester, Liverpool and Manchester. The rooms get a big tick for a good night’s sleep – to ensure you’re rested and raring to go, and the free Wi-fi means you can browse ‘til your heart’s content in the comfort of your room. There’s some enjoyable leisure facilities including a swimming pool, squash court, gym, spa pool and steam room for some “you time”."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Dan1980 used under CC BY 3.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Sankey Valley Park is a wonderful location to blow those cobwebs away, get that heart rate up and partake in a brisk walk in Warrington’s most loved parkland."

"Excellent park for a decent length walk, plenty of wildlife along the way. There are many birds and a couple of foxes around dusk. There is also plenty of space and singing birds."

"We’re happy to give St John’s Gardens top marks for looks - after all, they’re meticulously kept, lined with a series of pretty walls and dotted with all kinds of lovely statues and flowerbeds - but the inner city location and relatively modest size mean it can seem a bit cramped (there's also something a bit wrong about cracking open a can of lager 50 feet from a dual carriageway). Still, it's great for a quick walk around."

"If you’re around the St George’s Plateau then head round the back to chill out in St John’s Gardens. The garden, which is part of the William Brown Street conservation area, has been a Green Flag site since 2003 and contains ornamental flower beds and various memorials to notable people in the city. A great spot to soak up the rays."