What is the most popular shopping centre in UK?

Which is one of the best place to shop in the UK?

Cardiff is the "City of Arcades" thanks to the seven stunning Victorian and Edwardian arcades there are in the city centre. These architectural wonders in themselves are now home to some of the best independent shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants in the UK.

What is the biggest retail park in the UK?

Bolton, United Kingdom

Middlebrook is the UK's largest retail park, in addition it also includes the football ground (Bolton Wanderers) and Whites Hotel. In addition there are 2 supermarkets, Asda and a huge Tesco store.

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.

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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Is Manchester 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.

Has Lakeside gone bust?

The centre was sold in 2020, after Intu went into administration.

Is Blue Water 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.

Is Bluewater or Westfield bigger?

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. The second-largest is Bluewater Shopping Centre near Dartford, with over 300 shops and 50 places to eat.

What is the busiest shopping street in England?

Oxford Street is a major road in the City of Westminster in the West End of London, running from Tottenham Court Road to Marble Arch via Oxford Circus. It is Europe's busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors, and as of 2012 had approximately 300 shops.

What is the most famous store in England?

Harrods is a British luxury department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, England. It is owned by Harrods Ltd, a company currently owned by the state of Qatar via its sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority.

What is the most expensive shop in the UK?

Harrods London England Most expensive store in the world - YouTube.

Which shopping street is famous in UK?

What is the shopping capital of the UK?

The capital, of course. London is not just one of the best cities for shopping in the UK, but one of the best in the world. Shop until you drop on Oxford Street — London's most famous high street is where you'll find all the national and international chain brands.

Is Lakeside Primark better than Bluewater?

Been in Lakeside few times-this shopping centre is much better than Bluewater- cheaper popular shops(massive Primark). There is free parking too- like in Bluewater. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Is Bluewater worth a visit?

With over 13,000 free parking spaces just waiting to be filled and an abundance of shops at your disposal – Bluewater shopping mall is a prime destination for anyone looking for the perfect piece.

Is Bluewater and Lakeside the same place?

The centre employs 7,000 people and serves over 27 million visitors a year. A main rival is the Lakeside Shopping Centre and its two retail parks in West Thurrock, Essex, just across the River Thames, 8 miles (13 km) away by road or 3.2 miles (5.1 km) as the crow flies.

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.

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.

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.

Which mall is expensive in UK?

Here are a few contenders for the title of "most expensive shopping mall in London": Harrods: Situated in the affluent Knightsbridge neighborhood, Harrods is a world-renowned department store known for its vast selection of luxury goods, from designer clothing and jewelry to gourmet food and fine wines.

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.

What is the oldest mall in the UK?

January 23, 1571 was when the first shopping mall in England, the Royal Exchange, opened.