What's better Lakeside or Bluewater?

Bluewater is much better than it's rather downbeat neighbour over the Essex border from Dartford - Lakeside - just need to add a bit more variety to the shopping experience to make this centre FAB! This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

What is the difference between Lakeside and Bluewater?

Bluewater with over 300 stores offers elegant and designer options as well as other favourites, whereas Lakeside has hundreds of shops from well-known high street brands. Both offer excellent food courts. Don't forget there is plenty of luggage space underneath the coach for all those bags of shopping!

Is Bluewater better than Lakeside?

Bluewater is better if you're shopping with children. There are more play areas and more toilets, which seem to be like gold dust at Lakeside.

What is Lakeside famous for?

Lakeside is named so, as it surrounds the Phewa Lake or the Phewa Tal, a gorgeous freshwater lake which is eerily similar to a mirror! The lake gained popularity for its breathtaking reflection of the blue skies and the towering Mt. Machhapuchhre of the Annapurna range.

What is there to do at Lakeside Park?

There are many pavilions that can be rented. There are benches throughout the park and beautiful plantings. There is a food vendor with hamburger/hotdog/cotton candy type foods. There is a fountain, gazebos, petting zoo, train ride, carousel, and paddle boats and canoes that can be rented.

Is Bluewater Shopping Centre STILL Worth Visiting?

Is Lakeside a good place to live?

Lakeside's amenities and facilities contribute to a high quality of life for its residents. The abundance of parks and recreational spaces, convenient shopping options, and access to healthcare services make Lakeside a desirable place to live.

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.

Does Bluewater have a Primark?

Primark | Bluewater Shopping & Retail Destination, Kent.

Which is bigger Meadowhall or 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.

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.

What is closer Lakeside or Bluewater?

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 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.

How many shops are in Bluewater?

The Bluewater Story

We have 300 stores, over 50 bars, restaurants and cafes along with 13,000 free car parking spaces attracting millions of visitors per annum.

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.

Can I use my Oyster card to Bluewater?

Public Transport

Arriva has also extended its Gravesend bus ticket zone to include Bluewater. Please be aware that you cannot use your Oyster card on bus services from Greenhithe. Greenhithe is the closest train station to Bluewater.

Where is Britain's biggest Primark?

The world's biggest Primark, located in Birmingham city centre, has become somewhat of a go-to spot for thrifty fashionistas up and down the UK. With five floors of budget buys, the store boasts three different cafés - including a Greggs - plus an impressive second- hand section and a 'gigantic Beauty Studio'.

Is Bluewater Primark big?

The Bluewater store will also take up 46,000 square feet of retail space across two floors whereas the Birmingham store will take up more than 160,000 square feet of retail space across five floors.

Is Bluewater the largest shopping centre?

Bluewater, Kent (169,200 m²)

Set across two levels with three major department stores (Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and House of Fraser), Bluewater is the UK's fifth largest shopping destination for groups to try.

What is the 2nd largest mall in the UK?

The Trafford Centre, Manchester

It is the second largest shopping centre in the UK with 177,000 square metres of retail space, over 10,000 parking spaces and 6 anchor stores that include John Lewis and the first Selfridges outside of London.

What is biggest mall 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.

How many floors does Bluewater Primark have?

Trading over two floors and providing Primark with over 46,100 ft² of fashion retail space, the store features the latest trends in women's, men's and children's clothing as well as footwear, accessories, beauty and homeware products.

Where's nice to live in Bristol?

Is Lakeside CA a town or city?

Lakeside is an unincorporated community within the County of San Diego. The County of San Diego is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, whose mission is to effectively provide public services that build strong & sustainable communities.