Living in West London, we waited we baited breath for the opening of this grand centre for retail therapy and mostly, I have not been disappointed. I first went a week after it opened and was overwhelmed by how busy it was (this was end of November so Xmas shopping had already begun) and thought I would never return. 8 months later, I did, and I'm thankful that I did.
The location is ideal. It is situated within a few minutes walk from both Shepherds Bush and White City underground and the new overground station. There are also numerous buses passing through making it easily accessible from all areas.
The shopping centre itself is architecturally interesting and inside both spacious and glamorous. Shops range from 'The Village' with it's Tiffany's and Prada through to high street stores like Top Shop. Shop-wise, it caters for all needs and does so in a pleasnat environment. No longer do we need to battle our way through Oxford Street as it's all here under one roof. Fashion - check. Music - check. Food halls - check. Opticians - check, and on, and on....
The only downside as you may expect is that the stores are somewhat smaller than their West end siblings. I've not found this to be a problem (but then I'm no shop-a-holic) but I imagine it could become frustrating.
There are also a number of great bars and restaurants too so if you get tired and need a rest, there are perfect options from a champagne bar through to Wagamama and fast food.
A thumbs up from this newly converted retailee.
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