Suzanne O’Connor’s Bargains LA

Bargain Shopping in the United Kingdom

I have been doing a lot more than bargain shopping and researching this last week. Hubby’s British cousins are in town visiting and we’ve been hanging out with them. It’s been pretty cool hanging with family with a completely different view of the world. Lots of laughing, chatting, drinking more tea than usual and such.

Somewhere in the many conversations we had they asked if I knew about some of the great bargain shopping / sample sales in the UK.  “Heck no!” But then my curiosity got the better of me and I started snooping around the net to see what I could dig up.

In North West England….

Tel: 01282 420333
M65 J8, A6068

A thriving mill store, Barden Mill has over 25,000 sq ft of retail, men’s, ladies and children’s wear, as well as home furnishing, bedding, towels, fabric, gifts and books at up to 50% off RRP ( Regular Retail Price).

Tel: 01282 865229
Burnley Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8LS

One of the largest clearance stores in Britain, this branch of Boundary Mill Stores covers more than 100,000 square feet with over 300 quality brands. Alexon, Windsmoor, Jaeger, Austin Reed, Eastex, Planet, Kaliko, Jacques Vert and Liz Claiborne. Men’s labels include: Austin Reed, Centaur, Haggar, Farah, Jaeger, Pierre Cardin and John Smedley.
French Connection, Ben Sherman, Elle and Mexx, Clarks , Hush Puppies and Pavers, amongst others. A Marks & Spencer outlet is also located in this building. Everything is 30%-70% less than regular stores.

The home store sells brand name home furnishings, glass & china including Dorma, Christy, Yves Delorme, Denby, Dartington Crystal, Portmeirion, Royal Worcester, Villeroy & Boch and Wedgwood

Tel: 01282 612193
Park Mill, Halstead Lane, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 6HJ

The East Lancs Towel Company Ltd manufacture high quality, luxury Cotton, Bamboo and Linen and Roller towels. Buying factory direct gives customers premium shop quality at affordable prices… about 30%-50% off. They offer an embroidery services.

Tel: 01253 877377
Freeport Outlet Village, Anchorage Road,Fleetwood
J3 of the M55, then the A585 to Fleetwood

Over 45 outlet shops to choose from offering up to 60% OFF rrp on a host of famous brands.

In London….
If you’re traveling to London, it has more than it’s fair share of bargain shopping hot spots. I found decent listings and information at:

http://www.londononline.co.uk/local/Shopping/Discount_Shops/
http://www.talkingcities.co.uk/london_pages/shopping_main.htm
http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/shopping/whats-new-shop

If you’re into Sample sales (and who isn’t?) try book marking or signing up for emails at the following websites:

http://www.dailycandy.com/london/
http://www.stylebible.com/
http://www.myfashionlife.com/tag/sample-sales
http://www.orlakiely.com/shopping/?subcat=samplesales
http://www.fuk.co.uk/

Since I am a Southern California gal, thousands of miles away from the British Isles, consider these links a starting point. I would love to get more inside scoop so if you know of more bargain shopping /sample sale sources in the UK, send them along.

Cheerio!