Shopping in Shropshire is a varied and interesting experience, with a good selection of shops and retail outlets in the towns and cities around the county. The most extensive shopping facilities can be found in the larger towns: Shrewsbury for example has a particularly good range of shops lining its historic streets; and the Darwin, Pride Hill and Parade Shopping Centres are modern and well-equipped. Shrewsbury also has an outdoor market and two out-of-town retail parks. Nearby Telford has a decent selection of shops, and the Telford Shopping Centre is one of the largest in this part of the West Midlands. The quaint market towns of Ludlow and Whitchurch make a pleasant and picturesque place to browse the smaller, specialist shops, and there are plenty of antiques and curiosity shops to be found. For those looking for a greater selection of shops, the cities of Birmingham and Manchester are within driving distance, and are well known for their excellent shopping facilities.