The Royal Exchange has announced it will launch the inaugural Luxury Week, 13-18 May, a celebration of all the established and contemporary brands found at the iconic building. Recognised as a leading luxury shopping and dining destination in the heart of the City, brands such as Boodles, Bamford, Cutter & Squidge, Fortnum and Mason, Grind Leica Halcyon Days and Watches of Switzerland along with many others, will be curating an array of exclusive offers and bespoke experiences throughout the week.

Visitors will be able to enjoy a series of illuminating and unique activations from the likes of bespoke optician Tom Davies, who will be in-store himself to meet clients, Bremont watchmakers will be working on bespoke collections on the Central Courtyard, and Church’s will host a complimentary shoe shining service from the steps of the Grade I listed building. Guests will also be able to enjoy photography masterclasses with experts from Leica and have the opportunity to view and purchase exclusive watch and jewellery collections from Boodles, Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Bamford.

To highlight the varied food and drink offering available at The Royal Exchange, Grind mixologists will host a cocktail masterclass, Cutter and Squidge will offer a prosecco and cake decorating session with its founder Annabel Lui, Paul A Young will be indulging customers with their one-off Luxury Week chocolate and Fortnum & Mason will host a series of tasting experiences.