Grafton Centre, Cambridge. Apart from Universities and the River Cam, there are some shopping and entertainment facilities around in Cambridge. The Grafton Centre is just one of them. From one side (Fitzroy Street) looking at Grafton Centre you'll see a glass(ish) entrance, with a big 'g'. From the other side (East Road) you'll see the new part of Grafton Centre, which was added a few years ago. The main attraction apart from shopping is the 8 screen ... ...a fountain. Well Grafton centre cannot really be compared to something like Bluewater or Lakeside in London. Grafton is small compared to them, but is one of the main attractions of Cambridge. When visiting Camridge, there are Colleges, River Cam, City Centre, Grafton, possibly other new estates. The range of shops here are well not particularly good. Apart from food, they mostly cater for fashion and clothing, which once I have I don't really need ...
StreetWise 20.11.2001
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Advantages: excellent facilities, toilets, coffe shops, etc Disadvantages: cant always find what you are looking for
The Grafton Centre is Cambridge's latest shopping extravaganza! Containing a good selection of clothing stores, it is a 'must visit area' when shopping in Cambs. It also has plenty of Coffee stops for those parched after the short walk from the city centre!
Shops at the Grafton Centre are not only just inside, but outside on all surrounding streets too. This makes your stay at the centre much more fun, as there is more to explore and look around.
... ...Other facilities at the Grafton Centre include; Warner Brothers Cinema, Burger King, plus various restaurants to tempt your taste buds.
I would recommend Footlights for good food at reasonable prices, and with a view overlooking the center below, you can watch what is going on whist relaxing with a beer and a meal.
Parking is fairly easy for the Grafton Centre, the Multi-Story can be accessed from both ends of East Road, and once parked, the exits ...
simon.page 08.01.2001
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Advantages: loads of shops Disadvantages: lots of cars (not in the grafton though of course)
...and the other in the Grafton centre. The Grafton centre is just a few minutes walk from the Lions Yard and bus station etc.
Cambridge’s Grafton centre is a typical under cover shopping centre. It has the obligatory café’s and eateries etc. And boasts a whole host of shops including: Debenhams, Claire’s accessories, BHS, Jewellery shops, Mother care, virgin mega store, Next and many more. It’s all under cover so you can keep ... ...corner is KFC. Outside the Grafton centre, there is an array of other shops including: Super , Andy’s records, Q D, and many more. While take a few steps along and turn right, cross the road, and you come to a park complete with river. It’s quite pleasant on a sunny day! ...
beckystar 28.04.2001
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Advantages: great it the weather is lousy Disadvantages: can get really busy on holidays and weekends
...stage take you to the Grafton Centre. The Grafton Centre has two levels. On the ground floor you have access to cash machines, toilets, and a large open cafeteria. On the shopping side you have most of high street names like WH Smiths, Next, Boots, Virgin, Mother Care, Early Learning Centre, Spec Savers, and many more. There are also loads of card shops, shoe shops and there are also stalls which you can buy unusual gifts like rare stones, carvings, ... ...the second floor of the Grafton Centre you can either take the escalator or the lifts, which are more convenient if you are armed with a pushchair. The second floor has more toilets (what makes you think l have children :o) and is where the entrance to the cinema is, this is where most people choose to eat as it has Burger King, Italian Pizza, or sandwich bar.....There is also a restaurant/pub if you really want to relax and watch the world go by. ...
nitebabe 29.05.2001
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Advantages: WB cinema Disadvantages: Limited range of shops
Grafton Centre, Cambridge. Apart from Universities and the River Cam, there are some shopping and entertainment facilities around in Cambridge. The Grafton Centre is just one of them. From one side (Fitzroy Street) looking at Grafton Centre you'll see a glass(ish) entrance, with a big 'g'. From the other side (East Road) you'll see the new part of Grafton Centre, which was added a few years ago. The main attraction apart from shopping is the 8 screen ... ...be a fountain.
Well Grafton centre cannot really be compared to something like Bluewater or Lakeside in London. Grafton is small compared to them, but is one of the main attractions of Cambridge. When visiting Camridge, there are Colleges, River Cam, City Centre, Grafton, possibly other new estates. The range of shops here are well not particularly good. Apart from food, they mostly cater for fashion and clothing, which once I have I don't really ...
robertliu84 23.02.2001 (24.02.2001)
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Advantages: Great for gift + clothes shopping Disadvantages: Can get EXTREMELY busy!
...10 minute walk from the Grafton Centre, I enjoy making the trip down there once a week or so for a highly enjoyable shopping trip (but try to avoid Saturdays!)
The shopping centre, in my opinion, has a good range of shops, but its forte is definitely clothes and accessory shopping. Within the centre is a reasonably sized Debenhams store, in which you can, as with all Debenhams stores, buy just about everything! H&M is also good for clothes shopping ... ...The Grafton Centre also houses a BHS store, which is great for accessories, as are the bag and shoe shops and slightly discounted perfume store which are also to be found there.
Near the main entrance to the centre is a large Boots shop, and there is also a Mothercare for all your children's needs.
As far as food is concerned, there are many places within the centre where you can eat. You can buy a sandwich from either Boots or the little cafe ...
emmorticia 12.11.2002 (13.11.2002)
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The Grafton Centre
This is a great place for all your shopping needs. With it’s convenient car parks and many bus stops linked with the ‘Park and Ride’ scheme and other routes. It’s easy to visit and also escort your shopping home. The Centre also has facilities for leisure and eating out. The top floor is dedicated to this, containing an Italian restaurant, fast food chain stores and a ‘Warner Brothers Village’ ... ...to just ‘pop into’ whilst out. It also provides shelter on those wintry rainy days. In conclusion it’s fair to say that the Grafton centre has been designed brilliantly for those who want to shop with little hassle. Definitely a great place to visit when touring Cambridge. ...
Christoph666 11.08.2001
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...'Cineworld' . Unfortunately visiting the Grafton Centre was a huge dissapointment. It has rapidly gone down hill from what it was. It is filthy dirty everywhere, lacking in toilets and the ones it does have are rarely cleaned and full of litter, and throughout the mall, the doors, stairs and floors are filthy and stained and streaked, and the whole place is very outdated and crowded, with hardly any places to sit and where there are seats they are ... ...toilet paper. I will now avoid the Grafton as much as I can, it is in desperate need of a re-vamp, come on Cambridge, with the high council rates and being one of the biggest college towns in the UK, we can do A LOT better than this!!!! ...
CambsResident 08.12.2008 (06.12.2008)
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Advantages: under cover, warm, dry Disadvantages: none
...mind going is in the Grafton centre in Cambridge. It has loads of good shops, including Burtons menswear, Dorothy Perkins, Virgin mega store, Heffers, BHS, Debenhams, Thorntons and tons more.... Just outside the grafton centre is even more shops. One such shop is the bargain shop QD stores. Along the same street, we have a selection of smaller retail outlets. The whole area boast a fine selection of eating places, and should be classed as the best ...
jakey 22.10.2000
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