Shopping
The City of Preston has two major shopping centers providing top high street retailers as well as three smaller precincts with a variety of stores.
Don’t forget when out shopping to use your student discount card, NUS Extra, to gain discounts and special offers at loads of shops in Preston.
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Preston is full of high street retailers, but also has some great boutiques
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The Mall, anchored by Marks & Spencer and linking Friargate and Fishergate, has attracted some top retailers in H&M, New Look and Warner Bros Studio Stores, The Sony Centre and Faith Shoes, plus a fine range of jewelers, gifts and health & beauty products. Costa Coffee has taken up residency in the centre of the precinct providing a spacious area to sit and relax whilst doing the shopping.
The Fishergate Centre offers an exceptional mix of retailers from small specialty shops to large stores including Debenhams, TK Maxx, TJ Hughes, Littlewoods, Argos and many more high street names. More information can be found at
You can also find specialist shops and boutiques down the side streets off Fishergate and Friargate is also home to a number of shops.
Open Market
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Preston has a good indoor and outdoor market |
Operating on four days a week, the outdoor market, situated underneath the splendid Victorian canopy next to the Market Hall, comes to life with a traditional open market. Over 140 stalls can be accommodated in this central location right in the heart of Preston City Centre. The Market is full of character, colour and charm but perhaps of more importance, excellent goods with friendly services and bargains galore. Each stall is designed to entice the shoppers and the browsers or simply those walking through the town.
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9am until 4pm
Car Boot / Flea Market
Every Tuesday & Thursday the Victorian Open Market site is transformed into one of the regions largest and most popular Car Boot and Flea Markets. With over 160 stalls and car boot spaces you can find some great bargains.
Indoor Market Hall
Open Monday - Saturday 8am - 5.30pm the indoor market covers two floors and is linked to the Open Market.
The lower floor of the Market Hall is dedicated to food and comprises 75 stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, health foods, sweets, cooked meats and freshly baked breads.
Close to the University there are also a variety of shops including Aldi, Staples and Maplin. As well as that, the Union’s shop, Essentials (link), offers everything you could need on a daily basis.
Preston also has numerous other supermarkets located around the city, from Sainsbury’s and Somerfield to Asda and Morrisons. Make sure you sign up for a loyalty card (if offered) at the supermarket of your choice, as you can collect points and get special offers through the post.