What is the largest shopping Centre in the UK today?

The largest shopping centre in the UK is Westfield London, located in Shepherd's Bush. It has over 300 stores and 70 restaurants, making it the biggest shopping destination in Europe.
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Is the Trafford Centre the biggest in the UK?

The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and entertainment complex in Urmston, Greater Manchester, England. It opened in 1998 and is third largest in the United Kingdom by retail space.
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Which is bigger Bluewater or Lakeside?

Bluewater is the fifth largest shopping centre in the UK at 169,200m2. Meanwhile Lakeside is a measly tenth, at 149,800m2.
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Is Arndale bigger than Trafford Centre?

I lived in Manchester for many years and always preferred the Arndale, The problem with Trafford Centre (TC) is the shops are smaller and you can easily scoot round the whole lot in a morning. The restaurants at TC are mainly themed places and are food court style.
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What is the second biggest shopping centre in the UK?

Based on each shopping centre's area (m²), here are the UK's six largest to visit and what they can offer visitors.
  1. Westfield London (235,900 m²) ...
  2. Metrocentre, Gateshead (192,900 m²) ...
  3. Trafford Centre, Manchester (188,000 m²) ...
  4. Westfield Stratford City, London (184,100 m²) ...
  5. Bluewater, Kent (169,200 m²)
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Is Metrocentre bigger than Trafford?

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Coming out on top is Intu Metrocentre in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, with a whopping 190,000 square metres. This is closely followed by Trafford Centre in Manchester with 180,900 square metres, and Westfield Stratford City in London with 175,000 square metres.
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Has Lakeside gone bust?

The centre was sold in 2020, after Intu went into administration.
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What is the largest shopping centre in the world?

Dubai Mall is the world's largest destination for shopping, entertainment and leisure, located next to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
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Is Bluewater or Lakeside better?

Both are very good for shopping but depends on what shops you are after. Lakeside has debenhams, house of Fraser, primark just your normal high street shops. I prefer Lakeside. I think because all the outlet stores are nearby it is easier.
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How big is Primark in Trafford Centre?

The latest store from retail giant, Primark, is spread over two floors, spanning 65,000 square foot in total.
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Which is better Trafford Centre or Meadowhall?

Although it can get horribly busy at times (like most other places really) I've always found it really easy to navigate, there's a great range of shops and places to eat and it seems to have a better range of shops than the Trafford Centre (which is slightly more local to me). Overall I'd choose Meadowhall over the TC!
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Why is Trafford Centre famous?

The Trafford Centre has been an iconic North West shopping and leisure destination for over 20 years, famous for its luxurious marble malls and unique architecture. Many might not realise it, but there's so much more to The Trafford Centre than fashion and food.
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What is the oldest shopping centre in the UK?

The Royal Exchange, a trading market in the City of London, is officially opened by Elizabeth I. Above the open-air piazza where dealers buy and sell commodities, there is a two-storey shopping mall, with 100 different kiosks – making it Britain's first shopping centre.
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What is the most famous shopping street in the UK?

Wander along Oxford Street – one of the most famous London shopping streets – which is home to more than 300 shops, designer outlets, high-street chains and landmark stores. Go on an exploration of legendary department store Selfridges – then chill at its very own cinema once you're all shopped-out!
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Where is Europe's largest shopping centre?

Planning policy prioritizes the development of existing town centres, although with patchy success. Westfield London (White City) is the largest shopping centre in Europe.
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What is the most expensive shopping area in the world?

According to the annual report “Main Streets Across the World” by commercial real estate service provider Cushman & Wakefield, Upper 5th Avenue in New York City tops the list of the world's most expensive shopping streets with a rental price of 20,384 euros per square meter.
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What is the 3 biggest mall in the world?

Conclusion: The biggest malls in the world
  • New South China Mall: Dongguan, China – 6.46 million sq ft (600,000 m2)
  • Golden Resources Mall: Beijing, China – 6.0 million sq ft (560,000 m2)
  • ICONSIAM: Bangkok, Thailand – 5.65 million sq ft (525,000 m2)
  • SM Megamall: Mandaluyong, Philippines – 5.1 million sq ft (474,000 m2)
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Is Asda Lakeside closing down?

Part of a shopping retail park will be bulldozed to make way for a £200m warehouse and distribution centre. Several stores, including Marks & Spencer, Boots, Asda Home and Burger King, will be demolished at the Lakeside complex at Thurrock, Essex.
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Is TK Maxx moving into Lakeside?

Several shops, including Burger King, TK Maxx, M&S, Asda Home, Boots, Go Outdoors and Poundland, will be demolished but it is expected they will be given empty shops in others parts of the shopping centre.
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Who now owns Lakeside Shopping Centre?

LAKESIDE shopping centre has been taken over by a major global firm. The Thurrock complex has been taken over by Global Mutual along with three other intu centres – intu Watford, Victoria in Nottingham, and Braehead in Scotland.
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Is Meadowhall bigger than Bluewater?

Sitting just outside the M25, Bluewater opened in 1999 and is the fifth-largest shopping centre in the UK. It's got a whopping 260 stores and services. Next in the list came Meadowhall in Sheffield, followed by Metrocentre in Gateshead.
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Is Meadowhall the biggest shopping centre?

With a floor area of 139,355 m2 (1,500,005 sq ft), it is the twelfth-largest (second-largest when first opened) shopping centre in the UK.
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Which Westfield is bigger?

With 250 shops plus 70 places to dine, Westfield Stratford City is the largest shopping mall in Europe and the new lifestyle destination for East London.
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