Birmingham city centre shopping, straight off the train into the centre. All of the big high street names under one roof, including: Selfridges, Apple, All Saints & Tommy Hilfiger plus much more… Approx 1hr by train

An independent COFFEE HOUSE & HOMEWARES store, offering great vibes from Tues-Sun. Ace coffee, amazingly fresh hearty food and great finds for home.

Fosse Park is one of Britain’s biggest out-of-town shopping parks with over 30 retails stores. It has two areas, the original site consisting of mainly fashion retailers and a food court , and a newer development with electrical and furniture retailers.

The Highcross offers an awe-inspiring mix of fashionable stores, stylish restaurants and true city centre living that has reinvented Leicester and changed the perception of the city. Since opening in September 2008, Highcross has become Leicester’s biggest and most successful re-development, home to an unrivalled selection of inspiring retailers, 13 delicious cafes and restaurants and a 12 screen Cinema de Lux.

Visiting us from north of the country, why not use Foxton Locks Lodges as your base and spend the day in our countries capital? But return to your lodge and have a relaxing soak in your own private hot tub after a day trip. Approx 1.5hrs by train

Oakham is a pretty, traditional English market town, bustling with activity and current holder of a coveted Britain in Bloom award. Wander through the Market Place on a Wednesday or Saturday to find a market selling the best local produce, meats, cheeses, bread and eggs. You’ll find no modern mall here, just attractive streets & walkways full of independant shops.

In May 2023, they opened the doors to a new development of beautifully designed buildings at the rear of the site, nearest to Rutland Water. The space includes a large lifestyle shop, a 100-seater restaurant, and a striking glasshouse.

With a focus on offering something truly unique, they’ve curated a collection of beautiful items inspired by nature, life, art, and creativity — all with the aim of inspiring and informing everyone who visits.

These themes continue through a range of events and workshops held throughout the year in their wellbeing space, The Loft, which also hosts regular yoga and Pilates classes.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout most of the site, with the exception of the lifestyle shop.

Stamford is praised for serval different qualities, from its unique blend of history and Georgian architecture to its unique quality shopping. There is a thriving high street with coffee shops, restaurants and a vast rage of retailers to tempt you.

Uppingham is blessed with a range of speciality shops and traditional retailers, many of whom are still family owned and run. For browsing around antiques shops, Uppingham hits the mark perfectly allowing you to meander around the town for hours, finding hidden gems around every corner. Antiques waiting to be discovered in Uppingham include glass, china, cutlery, silver, jewellery, maps, furniture, mirrors, coins and many more objects d’art. If you need help on how to curate them into your home or for a full interior design plan, pop into Sarah Harding Interiors for inspiration.

Art is very important to Uppingham with a number of distinguished art galleries displaying work from acclaimed artists from around the world as well as introducing visitors to a plethora of talented local artists. Peter Barker Fine Art is a great example of this, and the internationally renowned Goldmark Gallery is certainly not to be missed. The Rutland Gallery exhibits both established and emerging contemporary artists.

Nottingham loves to shop! Having consistently been ranked as one of the UK’s leading retail centres, the city has earned an enviable reputation for excellent shopping facilities. Nottingham is highly regarded in the world of fashion design: after all, this is the dress-to-impress city where local lad Paul Smith opened his first shop. The original store remains in Byard Lane and is now surrounded by other famous designer stores such as Vivienne Westwood, Hugo Boss, Kurt Geiger, and Ted Baker!