Catering to its big population of young, chic urbanites, Southampton is a great place to shop. The West Quay complex on West Quay Road offers shoppers a good selection of designer boutiques, high street retailers and traditional shops. The West Quay Retail Park over the road brings together a selection of retailers that are normally located on the outskirts of towns.

Other good shopping areas include the Marlands Mall, Portland Terrace and the Bargate Center, off the High Street on East Street. For more traditional shops and specialist stores, head to East Street, Bedford Place and Above Bar Street. Most museums sell a range of tourist souvenirs and gifts. Southamptonians love to shop and most of the bigger chain stores are open seven days a week. Some of the smaller, traditional shops close or have restricted opening hours on Sundays.