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Manchester Craft & Design Centre

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Manchester Craft & Design Centre

Manchester Craft and Design Centre is a unique organization comprising 16 retail/studio spaces, an excellent cafe and a rolling programme of exhibitions from leading national and international makers. Located in Manchester city centre's Northern Quarter, Manchester Craft and Design Centre is at the hub of a growing innovative and artistic community. It is one of the few places in the UK open to the public where contemporary goods are both individually produced and sold on the premises. Formerly the Smithfield Victorian fish market and crowned with a huge glass roof, the Centre now houses two floors of shops ranging from jewellery, ceramics and textiles to furniture and clothing design.

Shopping

Manchester has become northern England's shopping capital, offering variety, quality, and bargains. From large shopping centres like Manchester Arndale and the Trafford Centre to the pedestrian boutique districts and markets dotting the city to the unique items found at the Manchester Craft and Design Centre, shoppers will be spoilt for choice with everything from designer fashion to local handicrafts on offer.

Manchester Arndale Copyright: Manchester Arndale/Marketing Manchester
Manchester Arndale
When it comes to shopping, it has to be Manchester Arndale. Find a huge selection of exciting shops from the leading high street names such as Apple, Next, River Island, Topshop and Wallis to lots of smaller, stylish specialists and food outlets - and all under one roof. Manchester Arndale is the Manchester city centre …
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Northern Quarter Copyright: Matthew Hartley/cc by-sa 2.0/Flickr
Northern Quarter
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The Trafford Centre Copyright: Trafford Centre/Marketing Manchester
The Trafford Centre
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Manchester Craft & Design Centre Copyright: Dave Croker/cc by-sa 2.0/wikimedia (cropped)
Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Manchester Craft and Design Centre is a unique organization comprising 16 retail/studio spaces, an excellent cafe and a rolling programme of exhibitions from leading national and international makers. Located in Manchester city centre's Northern Quarter, Manchester Craft and Design Centre is at the hub of a growing innovative and artistic community. It is one of …
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Copyright: Cheshire Oaks/Marketing Manchester
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
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Spinningfields Copyright: Marketing Manchester
Spinningfields
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Harvey Nichols Copyright: Harvey Nichols/Marketing Manchester
Harvey Nichols
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Royal Exchange Manchester Copyright: The Royal Exchange/Marketing Manchester
Royal Exchange Manchester
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Stockport Market Copyright: Stockport Market/Marketing Manchester
Stockport Market
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