Manchester Outlet Shopping Mall, Manchester

On October 18th 2001 heaven opens it doors to the living for the very first time. Don’t even begin to tell me that you don’t want something for nothing or something for less at the very least! You wouldn’t have signed up to Ciao otherwise, or would you? At the heart of Salford Quays about a mile and a half from Manchester City centre stands Manchester Outlet Mall. Ooh, just saying those words seriously lightens my wallet. On October 18th it opens its doors to the public for the first time, my credit card and I will be at the front of the queue to get in. (Once I’ve been ... more

The new Manchester outlet shopping mall is due to open in October. It is situated immediately next to the new Lowry Centre on Salford Quays and is expected to be Manchester's answer to Cheshire Oaks at Ellesmere Port. The mall will have upwards of 150 outlets and the likes of M&S and Boots will ensure a high profile. There will be a 7 screen Warner Cinema, a food-court with the likes of Harry Ramsdens, Yang Sing and all the other usual suspects, a number of top restaurants along the water side including Francs, Pizza Express, Costa Coffee etc. There will be plenty of parking available and I ... more