Whether you’re looking for a unique independent shopping experience, or internationally-known stores, Staffordshire has all the retail therapy you will ever need.
Shopping Centres and Retail Villages
Head for the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands, the latest addition to Europe's leading designer brand outlet group.
Located in the heart of the country at Cannock, you'll find up to 60% discount off well-known brands like Le Creuset, Radley, Nike, and Tommy Hilfiger, together with cafes and restaurants including Five Guys, Wagamama and Pizza Express.
Treat yourself in one of the quirky timber lodges at The Trentham Estate where brands sit next to eclectic independent retailers, and plenty of places to rest those weary legs with a coffee and a cake.
You’ll find everything you need from walking boots to wedding dresses at the Heart of the Country shopping village near Lichfield, where you can shop in peace, away from the hustle and bustle of the high street.
There are waterside shopping experiences at Barton Marina, with fantastic eateries, designer stores and even a cinema, and you’ll discover craft stores at Halfpenny Green Vineyards, packed with gift ideas including wines from grapes grown on-site.
Indulge with the biggest names and high street favourites at Tamworth's Ventura Retail Park, The Potteries Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, Three Spires in Lichfield, The Octagon Shopping Centre in Burton and Affinity Staffordshire near Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Explore the host of award-winning farm shops across the county, like the Denstone Hall Farm Shop near Uttoxeter, Canalside Farm Shop close to Stafford, and Essington Farm in South Staffordshire, and sample some of the finest local produce.
And for the green-fingered there are some great garden centres to dig up, many offering delicious menus in their restaurants and tea rooms.
Factory Shopping in Staffordshire
Staffordshire’s factory shops offer an unrivalled choice of exquisite products from world-renowned brands and designers.
Buy some of the world’s finest china while visiting Stoke-on-Trent, the World Capital of Ceramics, with over 25 factory shops to choose from, and find stunning silverware in Lichfield, in the UK’s largest cutlery factory outlet.
Admire unique collections from designers like Jasper Conran and Vera Wang at the World of Wedgwood flagship store, the largest Wedgwood retail space in the world.
Save up to 50% on end-of-line and exclusive pieces at the Fiskars store at World of Wedgwood, home to the latest Waterford, Royal Albert and Royal Doulton tableware and giftware.
Choose from archive patterns at the Burleigh outlet at Middleport Pottery, with the iconic Blue Calico a favourite of collectors, and explore the wide range of seconds and discontinued lines at the Emma Bridgewater Factory Shop.
Browse major brands including Spode and Royal Worcester at Portmeirion’s shops, at Stoke-on-Trent, The Trentham Estate, and McArthur Glen West Midlands, with incredible discounts on classic and contemporary wares.
Invest in beautiful art pottery, including handmade giftware and table lamps, at the Moorcroft Factory Shop, and there are heavily reduced prices at Royal Stafford, and Royal Doulton, where you can get up to 75% off beautiful crystal and tableware.
Bag a bargain at Churchill China, home to licensed brands from the likes of Jamie Oliver, and Dunoon, where there are fine bone china mugs, cups, saucers and teapots, alongside selected seconds to suit all tastes.
Complement your tableware purchases at the Arthur Price Factory Shop in Lichfield, home of fine cutlery and gifts designed by Sophie Conran, Clive Christian and others, alongside a range of photo frames and accessories.
