Romance & Shopping
Whether you are planning to have a small intimate wedding, a large event or simply wish to renew your vows, there is something for everyone in the region. For sheer romance, serendipity and a hint of escapism experience the unique pleasure of a Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight.
Shopping a real pleasure, a relaxing and uplifting experience. The South West is famed for its colourful shops, run with flair by individuals who know their trade like the back of their hands! shopkeepers who are enthusiastic experts in their fields, and believe that quality counts and you have time to browse. The South West is natural ground for artists and you will find a blend of metropolitan and rural tastes where ever you go. Discerning shoppers travel far to visit the galleries and studios, seeing contemporary paintings of all schools by many artists displayed in the local galleries who have established London reputations. Craft works are a popular attraction and there are specialist producing work you’ll not find elsewhere. Clothing boutiques that are stylish and chic.
There are many antique shops renowned for their quality and the knowledge of their owners, excellent bookshops. Fine food is well represented and the produce shops sell the very best local produce, with all the freshness and flavour of a daily market. Locally supplied prime meat, fish and shellfish landed fresh, cheese, cider and real ale.
And those special waist enlarging but wonderful treats luxury home-made ice cream, indulgent fudge and of course clotted cream. Of course there’s plenty for everyone with an interest in boats and the yacht chandlers also have tempting buys for nonboating shoppers.
Shopping in the South West is fun all year. Spring and summer fashions, autumn bargains and the Christmas lights.
Plymouth city centre boasts all the major chain stores, many department stores and a multitude of independents. The new spectacular Drake Circus shopping centre offers shoppers over 70 new stores to choose from. In contrast to the modern city centre, the Barbican being the historic quarter, offers a variety of antique shops, jewellers, art galleries plus many other unusual crafts, gifts and local produce.
