Kings Gap Court, Hoylake

Advantages: Good shops, clean accessable centre
Disadvantages: Chavs!

...Castle Court Is situated on Royal Avenue, just north of the main shopping streets of Belfast city centre. Buses and trains run to close to the centre, and there's a shuttle bus from the train station aprox every 15 minutes which has a stop outside the shopping centre. There is also a multi storey car park, singposted from the westlink and the city centre, although parking is £1.560 an hour. However, the ranps are cool to go up and down at speed, makes you really dizzy, but that's one of the main reasons I park there! The centre is in a mainly glass, light open airy space, with many high street stores such as Debenhams, Boots and The Philip Green stores. It is mainly set on 2 levels, although some of the upstairs shops have a higher level. Above the main shopping centre in the Social Security Agency, although this isn't accessable... Read review

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Advantages: Quiet/Unique/Good Prices
Disadvantages: In a blind spot

...King's Court is a placed behind the Trongate and tends to be missed out by alot of the shopping public in Glasgow. The few who know it will probably be those who remember the old Victoria Shopping Arcade (now the new end of M&S). Kings Court is really aimed at the student end of the market although those who are young at heart should definately make a stop here. There are only around 6 shops but they are all unique. "Mr Ben" is the only second hand retro shop in the city centre and it's helpful for those of us who like to find original 60's & 70's clothing at a quarter of the price - rather than pay for expensive replica's. "Kozi" is a independent clothing outlet aimed at the student end of the market. The atmosphere is funky and bright with a good selection of different styles. Take a look at their winter hats and amazing... Read review

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Advantages: Quality clothes which endure wash after wash
Disadvantages: Clothes may seem expensive to some

...Up until recently l had not really bothered about Gap - l simply used the store in Belfast as a short cut into the CastleCourt shopping centre. One-day l decided ld stop and take a look. The Belfast Store is extremely busy and crams a lot into a small space - women’s wear, men’s wear and junior sizes. A separate store exists for babies and toddlers. (I must emphasis that this is only the case in the Belfast Store - other stores have everything under one roof) Clothes may seem expensive but l do not mind paying that little bit extra when it comes to quality. I find Gap clothes to have that edge over others. They wash well, keep their shape and endure well! The style (for women anyway!) is mostly casual - with their hooded sweatshirts, jeans, tee shirts and baseball caps. I bought a pair of Gap jeans on Friday... Read review

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