Lakeside (Thurrock) > Reviews

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 ... 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, ... 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), ... Read review

Advantages: Everything under one roof
Disadvantages: Sore feet

...and is the stop for Lakeside where a shuttle bus takes you to the door. Its within easy route of the A12/A13 and M25 and near the Queen Elizabeth II bridge has easy access for shoppers from Kent. There is parking for around 2/3,000 cars (unless they'v emade more!) and the parking (on a weekend and near Christmas) gets full up very quickly. Lakeside is like a shopping village under one roof you need a day to get round everything and its great ... Read review