Summer shopping & dining at Manchester Arndale
This August bank holiday, Manchester Arndale is your golden ticket to retail therapy. Shop the latest summer fashion, find new foodie hot-spots and maybe even beat your mates at mini golf. We’ve got it all lined up so you can do your favourite things in one place.

Coffee First, Shopping Second
Kick off your day with something to fuel your summer shopping- the Tiramisu Cream Iced Oat Shaken Espresso from Starbucks is olny here for a limited time, so it’s worth grabbing before it disappears. Or, if you fancy supporting a local independent, head to Michael’s Coffee House, who’ve just dropped some new matcha flavours. Our faves are the Iced Maple Oat Matcha & Iced Rose Coconut Matcha and both currently have 15% off with the Summer Scran Fest voucher!
Grab your drink, find a spot for a bit of people-watching, and map out your route for the day. There’s plenty of bank holiday deals to track down.

Men’s Summer Fashion Made Easy
Looking for a ‘fit flex? If your wardrobe’s been stuck on repeat, this is your cue to switch it up. The Arndale’s got all the big names under one roof and this August it’s all about snapping up summer clothes before the sunshine calls it a day. Think fresh trainers and streetwear staples at Footasylum, bright summer fashion from JD Sports, and lightweight jackets from The North Face. Step out in these fits and honestly? Flawless. No notes.

Women’s Summer Trends Worth Trying
For the girls, August deals are the perfect excuse to refresh your rotation. Floaty dresses from River Island? Yes please. Matching sets from New Look? Add to basket. Statement jewellery from Accessorize? Obviously. Pair it all with a straw bag and chunky sandals and you’ve just unlocked the season’s easiest summer looks. And honestly, when the bank holiday deals are this good, saying no isn’t even an option. OOTD never misses.

Summer Sales
The end of summer deals are the best for grabbing bargains and the August bank holiday 2025 means summer sales are everywhere you look – from summer fashion staples to accessories you’ll wear all year. Office has deals on footwear, Dr Martins have reduced some of their classic styles and NEXT is serving summer offers you can’t scroll past. These end of summer deals won’t last, so grab them while you can. And if you’re here for a bank holiday in Manchester, consider this your sign to shop like it’s your full-time job.

Bank Holiday, But Make It Competitive
Shopping done? Time to swap the bags for bragging rights. Manchester Arndale’s packed with ways to level up your weekend. Smash a strike at King Pins, go for glory with tech-infused mini golf at Urban Playground, or dive into next-level group gaming at Immersive Gamebox. They’ve all got special August deals running, perfect for the August bank holiday 2025. Claim your digital voucher online below or pick one up in store, then get ready to make the most of your bank holiday in Manchester.