Plymouth City Centre is a bustling shopping area. The area is currently undergoing a redevelopment phase that has been termed as Plymouth's '21st Century Renaissance'. The city centre's new outdoor event area hosts a Bavarian-style craft market and a large ferris wheel that is popularly known as the Plymouth Eye. 

The Plymouth city centre is extensive with numerous departmental stores, smaller stores and specialist shops gracing the shopping area. 

Plymouth City Centre.. Nikon D3100. DSC_0294 (Source: bobchin1941)

Here's a review -

This isn't a specific shop, but rather the main shopping area of Plymouth. Here you will find a small selection of your typical High Street stores, including Debenhams & Dingles, Marks & Spencers, River Island, Topshop, HMV & Virgin, Boots, numerous sports shops, all major banks and building societies, a selection of travel agents, charity shops, cafes etc. All of this is to be found in a large pedestrianised area, with multi-storey car parks around the edges and it is within easy walking distance of Plymouth train station and Bretonside bus station.

 (Source: Plymouth Shopping - Reviews - VirtualTourist)

Contact:

Clint Jones, City Centre Manager

Ph Number: 01752 305468

Email: clint.jones@plymouth.gov.uk

Address: The Civic Centre, Floor 11, Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 2AA

Getting There:

By Bus:

The Plymouth Bus Station is located at the heart of the city and local services operate to and from Royal Parade in the city centre. You can visit www.plymouthbus.co.uk for CityBus service information and timetables. Bus services are operational from Monday to Saturday, except on Bank Holidays.

By Rail:

Getting around by rail is also convenient as the Plymouth Railway Station is located in the heart of the City Centre. You can call 0845 748 4950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for the timetable and for more information on the rail services. 

By Car:

You can even get to the city centre by car as Plymouth is located on the A38 from Cornwall and from Exeter on the M5. Car parking in the centre of Plymouth is convenient 

One of Plymouth's most sought after shopping centres is the Drake Circus Shopping Centre. The shopping centre presents a funky look while maintaining a sophisticated ambience as well. Its unique design relegates the claustrophobic feel that you may find in many other shopping malls. The shopping centre comprises of a variety of stores and brands such as H&M, Exeter and many more.

Drakes-Circus-01 (Source: didbygraham)

Here's a review -

It's got a very wide range of shops, more so than the rest of Plymouth or many other shopping malls. I was very impressed with the amount of variation.

 (Source: Devon)

Address:  1 Charles Street  Plymouth PL1 1EA
Ph Number: 01752 223030

Work Timings: 
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Thur: 9.00am - 8.00pm
Sun: 10.30am - 16.30pm
Bank Holiday 10.00am - 5.00pm

The Plymouth Sun Dial is a major meeting place and shopping area for the city folk. The area is known to have numerous rides and recreational activities organised for children of shoppers on holidays as well. 

Close to the Sun Dial is the Piazza, which plays host  to various events and it even boasts of a giant TV screen on which people can watch news bulletins and sporting events. The Piazza's seating arrangement with its beautifully arranged Spanish trees is an aesthetic model for many other shopping areas as people can easily find resting places here.  

Plymouth Sundial (Source: Visentico / Sento)

Here's a review:

The sundial is the focal point for the Plymouth city centre shopping seems to be the main meeting place for anyone and everyone quite an I saw however I'm glad it's still here

 (Source: Sundial - Plymouth - Landmarks)

Address: 101 Armada Way
                   Royal Parade
                   Plymouth
                   PL1 2AA