Lakeside (Thurrock)

Advantages: Lots of shops, plenty of variety, clean
Disadvantages: Need a whole day to get round everything

...from a day trip to Lakeside Shopping centre in Thurrock. It had taken me all day to browse my way around the hundreds of shops, and my purse (well debit card really) was feeling considerably lighter. Although many of the shops are the same as can be found on any High Street, the fact that they are all under one roof and the addition of quite a few shops that can't be found locally, mean that Lakeside is the place for me to go for Christmas shopping. ...
...relatively short distance away from Lakeside (in Basildon). Being car-less means that I have two modes of public transport at my disposal, the bus or train. The C2C service runs half-hourly on the Tilbury line of the Fenchurch Street service, with the nearest station being Chafford Hundred (which is connected to Lakeside via a bridge). I've always chosen this route, as it's quicker than the bus as well as being more comfortable and virtually the ... Read review

Advantages: LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS OF SHOPS
Disadvantages: I've not got enough money

...journey from my house to Lakeside Shopping Centre. Location Lakeside is situated directly next to the QEII toll bridge in Thurrock Essex, and is a 2 minute drive once you have exited either the M25 from junction 30 or 31, or the A13. It is well sign posted, and what with its massive surrounding Trading Park, bright lights and 26acres of ground, you can't really miss it. The nearest train station is Chafford Hundred, which is on the Tilbury Branch ...
...station, with busses coming to lakeside from various parts of Kent and most of Essex. Car Parking Parking your car at Lakeside is free, and there are various multi-storey car parks, and outside car parks which spread all the way round the outside of the shopping centre. All of the car parks are numbered and assigned a colour, and if your not used to Lakeside, it’s worth remembering these, as it can get confusing. There are 13,000 car parking spaces ... Read review

Advantages: Lots of shops, spacious, plenty of choice for food!
Disadvantages: Can be a nightmare during peak (do not go in the Jan Sales!)

I have been shopping in Lakeside for ages now. I live near some other major shopping places like Romford's shopping centre & Basildon but I always choose Lakeside as it DEFINTELY has the biggest selection of shops! I will try my best to use all the stuff I know about Lakeside and my personal experiences to help you decide whether it's somewhere you'd like to go.  So where is Lakeside? Lakeside shopping centre is situated in Thurrock a borough ...
...You can get to Lakeside via car, train or bus. I personally NEVER ever drive to Lakeside as I find the car park is a nightmare and it's hard to find spaces. Also when you do find a space the place is so blooming huge you can never seem to find your car once you have finished! I usually go by train from Upminster station via c2c and I get off at Chafford Hundred and use the bridge connected to Lakeside to go shopping there. Those trains are a lot ... Read review

Advantages: Got all you could want under one roof.
Disadvantages: Can be difficult to find if unsure of area. Parking a little hard also.

Lakeside is a great shopping centre based near Dartford in Kent. Just off the M25 lakeside can be found off junction 30/31 and is clearly signposted for those who are new to the centre. Boasting of 320 shops, 4 major department stores, 30 cafes and restaurants, a 7 screen multiplex cinema, a chapel and a 26 acre lake complete with PADI certified diving school complex. There is a neighbouring retail park that has approximately 40 large stores, ...
...Right back to Lakeside. Lakeside is made up of 2 levels which are easy to navigate as at every opportunity there are site maps explaining your whereabouts and all the shops are located on the map in alphabetical order which really does make life easier. Starting with level 1. Firstly you will see the general display of, Lifts, exits to car parks, escalators and stairs, telephone locations, cash dispensers and toilets. Let me just add that all car ... Read review

Advantages: A vast amount of shops to choose from
Disadvantages: None

Lakeside shopping centre in Thurrock, Essex is a huge shopping mall. It has three floors with a variety of shops. I love coming here and it gets better year after year. What's on Offer? On the top floor there are lots of varied eating places from Chinese to burger king and all kinds of coffee shops. On the second and first floor there are many shops such as W.H. Smiths (book store), Debenhams (multi store), Next (ladies and mens clothes), Top ...
...the law to smoke inside Lakeside shopping mall. There is a free service for hiring out mobility scooters and wheelchairs plus we have just re-designed our shopmobility office to include a fantastic reception area. It is conveniently located within Car Park 10 on Level 1and close to Debenhams for easy access into the centre. Visitors with limited mobility can also choose from many ordinary and electric wheelchairs and scooters, giving them the freedom ... Read review