Houndshill Centre, Blackpool > Reviews

Advantages: lots of shops, shelter from rain, perfect for holiday makers, good shops
Disadvantages: Probably will be expensive, lots of building work for locals.

Houndshill shopping centre used to be full of shops like gift shops and clothes shops now though it’s in the middle of refurbishment. There are still a few shops that remain namely Mark One, Dorothy Perkins, Early Learning and Superdrug. Blackpool is undergoing a lot of changes right now and Houndshill shopping centre is in phase 2. Eventually the perfect Houndshill shopping centre will have large floor plates in a covered environment. The only ... Read review

Advantages: Provides shelter from the rain, and a decent selection of shops and services
Disadvantages: Most of the big names aren't there

...escalators, along with obligatory stairs. Houndshill is an ok shopping environment although some of the patrons leave a little to be desired. It’s clean, if not sparkling, and well, if not wonderfully, laid out and sign posted. The centre is open 7 days a week generally, but opening hours do vary, so call in advance to check (telephone number is 01253 24722) After getting used to the Trafford Centre and even the Arndale Centre to a lesser ... Read review

Advantages: A shopping Centre triple the size from early 2008
Disadvantages: Temporary disruption due to construction works

The Hounds Hill Shopping Centre remains a good place to go in bad weather in Blackpool, but it is currently undergoing significant regeneration. Phase 2 of the already well established centre is to be anchored by Debenhams, Boots and Next with an 800 space car park incorporated into the development. Blackpool Council used a Compulsory Purchase Order to move forward with the purchase of land surrounding the current Hounds Hill. This included the NCP ... Read review