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We have compiled this guide so that you can maximise your shopping experience. You can take it for granted that Nottingham has just about every branded store which can be found in most British high streets. So, this guide includes just the largest or most notable stores.

Just about all of the shops mentioned are within ten minutes walk of the hotel.

Clothes shops for women
Whistles 3-7 Middle Pavement 0115 947 5551
Pricey, funky ladies high street fashions.

East 11 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 958 0086
Colourful, unstructured clothes for ladies with a definite Indian influence.

Karen Millen Exchange Arcade, 0115 947 2898
Reasonably priced casual clothes and workwear for ladies.

Coast 24 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 941 7466
Similar to Monsoon and East, but perhaps aimed at a slightly younger audience.

Monsoon Victoria Centre, 0115 941 8283
Affordable and youthful fashions for women with a sometimes Indian / ethnic feel. This new flagship store in the Victoria Centre sells a larger range of clothing for men and women.

Hobbs 25-27 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 950 1008
British designer Marilyn Anselm's smart, modern day and evening wear for ladies.

Bravissimo 11 Pelham Street, 0870 408 1910
If you're not sure how to tell if your bras fit you properly, this is apparently the place for you! One of just ten UK stores, Bravissimo's Nottingham emporium has a bewildering collection of bridal lingerie, sports bras, swimwear and everyday underwear and daywear.

Unisex clothing shops
Paul Smith 20 Low Pavement, 0115 968 5990
This stunning conversion of the Grade II listed Willoughby House is the new flagship store for Paul Smith's ladies' and men's collections, including accessories, PS and London Line. Sir Paul Smith hails from Nottingham and many of his products are designed locally. Definitely worth a visit.

Flannels 36-40 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 947 6466
Great service with major designer labels for men and women such as Kenzo, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Jil Sander, Gucci and Patrick Cox.

Fred Perry 48-50 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 950 6967
Au courant relaxed fashions with a fresh, sporty feel. One of just a small handful of UK stores.

Vivienne Westwood FH Mall, Poultry Street
Gold Label, Red Label, Anglomania, MAN menswear, jewellery and the full range of Vivienne Westwood accessories

Hugo Boss 3 St Peter's Gate, 0115 941 1348
This smart, eyecatching new store is the first outside of London to stock Hugo Boss Men, Hugo Boss Women and Hugo Men all under one roof.

Ted Baker 26-28 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 964 4840
A large store with two floors of contemporary, casual clothes for men and women - and with ever changing quirky window displays!

All Saints 2-3 Thurland Street, 0115 941 7152
Directional fashion label, AllSaints, has recently opened one of just ten stores outside of London in a stunning conversion of Watson Fothergill's Victorian neo Gothic banking chambers. A wonderful array of cutting edge fashions for the young and young-at-heart.

Reiss 5 Byard Lane, 0115 950 1025
This stunning conversion of an old chapel houses one of Reiss's largest stores outside of Nottingham, with both men's and ladies collections. Snappy suits, groovy clubwear and laid back casual clothes.

Zara 2B High Street, 0115 934 8780
This stylish Spanish clothing brand offers European chic and style at affordable prices. One of a handful of UK stores carrying all three ranges of men's, ladies and children's wear.

Diesel 40-42 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 950 9991
Cutting edge clubwear and casual clothing for men and women; one of only a handful of stores outside of London.

Gap Victoria Centre, 0115 958 2669
A large branch of the American casualwear chain.

Fat Face 27 Pelham Street, 0115 950 6809
Unisex surf and ski wear, along with rucksacks and other hip accessories.

French Connection 6 Victoria Street, 0115 941 5034
Funky fashions for men and women in a stunning conversion of an old bank.

Marks & Spencer 22-26 Listergate, 0115 958 0571
Recently refurbished and featuring the popular ladies "Per Una" and "Limited Edition" ranges. Food in the basement, two levels of ladieswear and menswear on the top floor. Returns and bureau de change are also on the top floor.

Clothes shops for men
Paul Smith 10 Byard Lane, 0115 950 6712
Sir Paul Smith is a Nottingham lad and this was his first ever shop in his now internationally-known design-led empire. The Byard Lane store sells his Jean, Red Ear and Sport labels. For everything else in the Paul Smith range, visit their flagship store (see "For Men & Women", above).

Smalleys 54 Derby Road, 0115 947 3853
Slightly off the beaten track but still only fifteen minutes walk away. Smalleys is a proper gentlemen's outfitter, selling a great selection of bench made shoes, city shirts, country shirts, smart coats and classic jackets.

TM Lewin 17 St Peter's Gate, 0115 948 2583
One of just half a dozen stores outside of London. TM Lewin brings a little bit of old-moneyed Jermyn Street style to Nottingham. Shirts come in an extensive range of collar sizes and sleeve lengths, and there is a host of suits, ties, cufflinks and accessories to choose from too.

Slater Menswear 3 The Poultry, 0115 950 2633
Slater have branches in just 14 gateway cities. Ignore the modest shop front and prepare yourself for 1,000's of square feet of keenly priced menswear, making brands like Donna Karan and Loake very affordable. This shop is great for gentlemen who hate shopping - everything under one roof and run by friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Luxury cosmetics, spa products and toiletries
Urban Therapy 1 Middle Pavement, 0115 950 5770
Purveyor of Aveda products and our preferred supplier for haircare, hair styling and beauty treatments. Just a stone's throw away.

Space NK Apothecary 12 Pelham Street, 0115 950 6715
Seriously upmarket cosmetics and toiletries for the discerning lover of sophisticated brands such as Kiehls, Philosophy, Laura Mercier and Stila.

Molton Brown 21 St Peter's Gate, 0115 958 1752
Rather lovely lotions and potions from natural plant and marine extracts. Molton Brown pride themselves on never having endorsed animal testing and on all of their products are designed with sensitive skin in mind.

MAC 14 Cheapside, 0115 985 9413
Smart, well-made cosmetics with professional service and great advice.

Crabtree & Evelyn 8 High Street, 0115 958 6454
Quintessentially British toiletries, bathroom accessories and fragrances.

Shoes and leather goods
Kurt Geiger 29 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 950 4518
Upmarket shoes and accessories with trend setting ranges such as "Fashionistas" for women and bench made shoes from the "Kurt Geiger 7" range for men.

Canopy Flying Horse Walk, 0115 924 2331
Fabulous customer service. A great selection of leathergoods ranging from Osprey and Mulberry handbags to smart luggage and accessories. For corporate mainstays such as Samsonite and good quality backpacks, visit their other store at 7 King Street (0115 947 3176).

Gordon Scott 143 Broadmarsh Centre, 0115 958 6365 In the most unlikely of locations (top floor of the Broadmarsh Centre), Gordon Scott is Nottingham's answer to an old-fashioned Russell & Bromley, with makes such as Loake, Church's, Barker, Grenson, Ecco and Timberland for men, and Van Dal and Gabor, for women. Staff are trained to fit junior shoes from Startrite, Sketches and Clarks.

Moda in Pelle 51 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 948 1970
Original Italian footwear for ladies.

Office 54-56 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 941 7200
Funky footwear for men and women.

Jones the Bootmaker 43 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 958 0281
Solid, conservative shoes for both men and women. A second branch can be found in the Exchange Arcade.

Homeware, gifts, jewellery and luxury goods
Hallam Fine Jewellery 30 Upper Parliament Street, 0115 941 1276
Smart watches from brands such as IWC, Audemars Piguet, Zenith, Chaumet, and Baume Mercier, as well as fine jewellery from Roberto Coin, Stephen Webster and Fabergé.

Castle Galleries 20-22 Exchange Arcade, 0115 958 3883
Winner of numerous awards including "Art Retailer of the Year", Castle Galleries specialise in limited editions and originals from some of the UK's most collectable artists including MacKenzie Thorpe, Govinder, and Lawrence Coulsen. One exception to the British rule is Rolf Harris whose work you can view and purchase.

Muji 21-23 Bridlesmith Gate 0115 950 4940
No-frills homeware, clothing and accessories from this funky Japanese outlet. One of a few out-of-London stores.

Tokenhouse 39-41 Bridlesmith Gate, 0115 950 2121
Smart gifts such as leathergoods and china, as well as greetings cards, novelties and quality children's books. Your nearest port of call if you have a last-minute need for smart wrapping paper or a small gift.

Jass Interiors 24-26 Low Pavement, 0115 950 0333
Located in two beautiful Georgian townhouses, Jass has twenty rooms filled with the latest designer furniture, accessories and giftware - featuring brands such as Armani Casa and Philippe Starck.

The Worm That Turned 120-122 Derby Road, 0115 948 2800
Apart from the second floor of John Lewis, this is the only place in Nottingham city centre where you can buy smart garden tools and accessories. Not cheap, but well worth the 15-20 minute walk if you are seeking that elusive designer trowel with jewel-encrusted handle or that trendy-but-totally-unusable weeding device.

Pen Sense 5 King Street, 0115 947 2724
Writing instrument specialists. Comprehensive stockist of Mont Blanc, Schaeffer and Waterman. Very professional and very busy.

Lakeland 2 Wheeler Gate, 0115 950 8124
Cooking utensils, storage solutions and nifty gadgets for the home.

Delicatessens
Delilah Fine Foods 15 Middle Pavement, 0115 948 4461
Amazing foodie gifts, great sandwiches and super-friendly service. Delilah is a newcomer to the Nottingham scene but has fast become the best little deli in town.

Atlas 9 Pelham Street, 0115 950 1295
Small selection of continental dried foodstuffs and a great selection of sandwiches and coffee. Great for a break midway through your shopping but be prepared to queue at lunchtimes.

The Cheese Shop Flying Horse Arcade, 0115 941 9114
Superb selection of British and continental cheeses, as well as luxury confectionery and deli produce.