Over 330 shops and restaurants and three leisure villages provide shoppers with a 'OneStop' shopping solution.
The shops are located within three malls, each with a different focus:
- The Guildhall offers the discerning shopper an exclusive selection of classic and high fashion retail, lifestyle stores and gourmet restaurants and cafes.
- The Rose Gallery has a family focus, with major high street retailers, children swear, toy shops, adventure play area and family restaurants.
- The Thames Walk recreates the excitement of shopping in the West End, with high street fashions, cafés, bars and entertainment designed to appeal to young, fashion-conscious shoppers.
Located at Greenhithe, just a mile from M25 Junction 2, between Dartford and Gravesend on the A2 London to Canterbury road, near Bean Interchange.
BY CAR/MOTORCYCLE ----------------- If you are traveling on the M25, follow signs to Dartford Crossing, this is sign posted along the entire length of M25 in both directions. Lookout for Junction 2 (A2/M2), then follow the signs to Bluewater. (The M25 is numbered clockwise from Dartford Crossing (J1) through to A13 (J30)). Sign posting is clear from all directions.
BY TRAIN -------- Connex Rail has a frequent rail service from either Central London, every 15 minutes, or the Medway Towns to "Greenhithe for Bluewater". On arrival, just hop on the shuttle bus no. 100 that travel to and from the station, just a five minute journey, every 15 minutes.
W H E N :
Monday - Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm
W H A T :
SHOPS ----- Too many to mention here. But some of the largest...
John Lewis M&S House of Fraser Next Gap Mothercare H&M
For a full listing, print out the shopping guide located @ http://www.bluewater.co.uk/
DINING ------ You have the central food court which offers quick and easy meals. The court contains a McDonalds, KFC, Singapore Sam Express, Spud u like, Villa Pizza, and more.
You also have a number of restaurants scattered all over the store, like, Pizza Express, Nandos, Dome, Ed's Easy Diner, T.G.I.Friday's, and many more.
REFRESHMENTS ------------ If you need a coffee, tea, refreshments or snack en route, try Starbucks, Coffee Republic or Costa Coffee - located throughout the centre.
This is a spacious, bright, and modern environment. The external architecture is quite stunning. Built in a disused quarry and beautifully illuminated at night. The layout is very intelligent with numerous seating positions throughout the centre. Designer leather sofas and armchairs add to your comfort.
As well as your normal cinema facilities, Bluewater has the 'Gallery'. This is the ultimate in film viewing luxury. Firstly, you are allowed entry to a VIP bar where you are served complimentary refreshments and snacks. Once the film starts, your are escorted to the luxury leather seats (grouped in pairs!) where the refreshments and snacks are now served to you during the film.
* 'The Big Blue Rock'
A supervised 36 foot climbing wall. A young climbers academy is run every Saturday and Sunday morning and offers tuition for different levels of competency. Telephone 07899 698 464 for further details.
Bluewater has got to be one of the UK's premier shopping centres. No matter if its a journey to get there, its an experience you'll enjoy.
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Advantages: Great range, fresh ingredients, always trying new combinations Disadvantages: Some can be slightly pricey, and it can sometimes be rather busy
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