Showing posts with label Shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shopping. Show all posts

22 September 2009

Antique/Market Shopping

If you love antiques, then England is the right place for you! Everywhere you look, shops and markets are brimming with antiques and nic-nacs. And most of them are reasonably priced!

Waterside Antiques - located in Ely, about 25 minutes from RAF Mildenhall, this three-story antique shop is a lot of fun to look around. I go here quite often and have found some VERY good deals and some VERY overpriced items, too. But, I still keep going back! The staff are very friendly and it's located right along the River Ouse, next to Peacocks Tea Room (but that's another post).

Norwich Market - located in Norwich, about an hour from RAF Mildenhall, Norwich Market has just about everything you can imagine. And because of recent renovations, almost all of the stands are covered, making shopping in the English rain a little easier! It's actually the largest weekly open-air market in England. The market is open daily from Monday to Saturday. Love this one!

Cambridge General Market - located in Cambridge, about 25 minutes from RAF Mildenhall, the Cambridge Market is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4 pm. They have a little bit of everything. There are centrally located, in the very heart of Cambridge. There is a booth there that I always stop at - they squeeze organic fruit juice right in front of you and sell frozen organic treats in the summer - so yummy.

3 July 2009

Shopping

There are SO many places to shop off base. Every village is brimming with little curiosity shops. There are also plenty of shopping centers not far from the base.

In Cambridge (about 20 minutes from Mildenhall):

The Grand Arcade - John Lewis, Levi's Store, Laura Ashley, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Guess, MAC, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, Apple Store, Disney Store. There's also a GAP right around the corner.

The Grafton Centre - Claire's, H&M, Clarks Shoes, Debenhams, Royal Doulton, Wedgwood

The Beehive Centre - Asda (UK supermarket chain owned by Wal-Mart), TK Maxx (just like TJ Maxx in the States), HomeSense (very cute home & kitchen decor), HomeStore & More (this is a Bed, Bath & Beyond in disguise!)


In Norwich - (about an hour from Mildenhall)

The Royal Arcade - A restored Victorian shopping arcade with lots of lovely little shops. A great way to spend an afternoon. I recommend the Colman's Mustard Shop.



In Peterborough
- (about an hour and a half from Mildenhall)

Springfields Shopping Outlet - Marks & Spencer Outlet, Hallmark, GAP Outlet, Reebok, Denby Outlet, Clarks Shoes Outlet


In West Thurrock, Essex - (about an hour and a half from Mildenhall)

Lakeside Shopping Centre and Retail Parks - ASDA Living, TK Maxx, B&Q, Ikea, Lacoste, Matalan, TGI Fridays, Disney Store, Krispy Kreme, La Tasca, Quiznos, YO!Sushi, Clarks Shoes, Apple Store, L'Occitane En Provence, Build-A-Bear, The Body Shop, Toni&Guy, Debenhams


In Milton Keynes - (about 2 hours from Mildenhall)


The Centre: MK - Apple Store, Hugo Boss, The Body Shop, Toni&Guy, WHSmith, Gymboree, Build-A-Bear, GAP, GAP Kids, Disney Store, Swarovski, John Lewis, Hallmark, Quiznos, Hotel Chocolat, Krispy Kreme, Waterstone's, Foot Locker, LEGO Store, Pumpkin Patch

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