IF you are heading in to Worcester for a spot of Christmas shopping this festive season, there is no better place to find that perfect and unique gift than Reindeer Court.

The exclusive shopping centre tastefully converted from a listed 17th Century coaching inn opened in late 1990 and has become one of the city's most attractive places for shoppers wanting to splash the cash or simply browse at the wonderful window displays and soak up the atmosphere.

With a wide range of independent stores offering everything from contemporary and traditional jewellery to the latest in fashions and ideas for your home, there is something for everyone.

If you're looking for that must have item of clothing for the fashion

conscious member of your family, or the perfect Christmas party outfit, View is the place to head. Assistant manager Jodie Willis said this season's scarves, bags and shoes are all in store now and make fabulous gifts.

"We also have clothing from Great Plains, Inwear, Sandwich, Nougat, Full Circle and Ted Baker so you are guaranteed to find the perfect outfit that's different from your High Street names," she said.

"And we also offer a gift-wrapping service to ensure your present is perfectly presented."

At Serendipity, manager Ellie Lockwood has everything you need to bring festive splendour to hour home.

"Our whole top floor is dedicated to Christmas this year," she said.

"We've got everything from fabulous ornamental reindeers to scented candles in cinnamon spice, mulled wine and cranberry to really give your home that extra special Christmas feel.

"And if you want to dress your table to impress for that all important Christmas feast, white is the colour.

"Our range of Maxwell and Williams china will ensure your guest dine in style," Ellie added.

And if you need to refuel after all that shopping, Charlstons, Elgar Tea Rooms and Bossa Nova can all offer a drink and bite to eat.

Reindeer Court is accessible from Mealcheapen Street, New Street and The Shambles.

Car parking is just a hop, skip and jump away at St. Martin's Gate, which is easily accessible by footbridge from the car park second floor.