CastleCourt

This huge reflective glass building takes up a sizeable stretch of Royal Avenue, Belfast's main shopping drag, and brings together high street names, a food court and market-style stalls all under one handy rainproof roof. Debenhams, Gap and New Look head up the fashion faves, and other well-known retailers include Laura Ashley, Exhibit, Boots and the Early Learning Centre. There's a cute children's play area for hyper kids and their weary parents, car-shaped buggies free to hire and, for adult drivers, a multi-storey car park looming large at the back.