Manchester has a wide variety of shops, to suit all budgets and tastes. From Exchange Square, home to Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and furniture store Heals, to the more quirky stalls in the Northern Quarter. King Street and its environs house Hermes, DKNY, Armani and many other exclusive shops, including the vast Vivienne Westwood store. Music lovers should head to Affleck’s Palace (52 Church Street, M4) for an excellent selection of Northern Soul music.