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A Guide to Shopping in Lancaster

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.

And on Thursday evening from 5pm our Student in the City event will be taking place all across the city - with exclusive discounts, offers and entertainment exclusively for students – run in partnership with Lancaster BID and your students’ union. You don’t need to pre-book, and the event is completely free, but if you do – there's even a free welcome drink in it for you! Find out more here.

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

Clothing 

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

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

Media

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!

Supermarkets

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

Health & Beauty

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

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

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

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