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 Lakeside or Bluewater better?

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.

Which is biggest shopping centre in UK?

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.

How big is Bluewater?

Opened on 16 March 1999 in a former chalk quarry after ten years of building works, the site (including car parks) occupies 240 acres (97 ha) and has a sales floor area of 154,000 m² (1,600,000 ft²) over three levels, making it the fifth-largest shopping centre in the UK (after Westfield London, MetroCentre, Trafford ...

Is Bluewater biggest in UK?

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. These are the top ten shopping centres in the UK, according to cinch.

Top 10 Largest Shopping Centres in the United Kingdom

Is Bluewater the same as Lakeside?

Its main rival is the Bluewater Shopping Centre in Greenhithe, Kent, just across the River Thames. The centre was rebranded as Intu Lakeside in 2013, following the renaming of parent Capital Shopping Centres as Intu.

What is the second biggest shopping centre in the UK?

Does Bluewater have a Primark?

Primark | Bluewater Shopping & Retail Destination, Kent.

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 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.

Is it safe to go to Bluewater?

Bluewater is a family friendly and safe place to visit, shop and have fun.

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.

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.

Which Westfield is better?

Westfield London

There's a good range of shops from mid-price to designer. Westfield London is definitely the better choice if you're looking for designer clothes. When the sales are on, if you want to buy quality clothes that will last for many years, it wins hands down as the better of the two.

How big is Lakeside retail park?

Located between Thurrock Shopping Park and Lakeside Shopping Centre. It is the largest concentration of retail accommodation in the UK, extending to 2.75 million sq ft. The retail park is adjacent to Tesco Extra and close to IKEA, Costco and B&Q.

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.

Where is the biggest Primark in the UK?

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 there a beach at Bluewater?

The Beach at Bluewater is a celebration of summer, with a sandy beach, splash pools and a whole host of Urban Beach rides as entertainment. Located at the Bluewater near Dartford in Kent, this is one of the best things to do in Kent over the summer months.

Is Meadowhall bigger than Bluewater?

With 12,000 free parking spaces, more than 267 stores and restaurants, and an area of 1,500,000 sq ft, Meadowhall is second only to Bluewater in Kent, according to online car buying website cinch.

What is the oldest mall in the UK?

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

What is the smallest shop in the UK?

The shop in Horbury, West Yorkshire, is believed to be one of Britain's smallest. Other tiny spaces include The Phone Box in Teignmouth, Devon, which measures 7sqm, and The Little Shop in Hudswell, North Yorkshire, which measures 9sqm.

Who is Bluewater owned by?

Bluewater is owned by Land Securities, M&G Real Estate, GIC subholding, Royal London Asset Management and Schroders.

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.

How many floors is Bluewater Shopping Centre?

The design of Bluewater was carefully considered, its triangular design with a flagship store at each point – Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and House of Fraser - over two levels make shopping a breeze.