General Chat

We find b/w nice to visit when we don't have anything in particular we want to buy - for window shopping, lunch etc. But if we're looking for holiday clothes we go to Lakeside or somewhere else even though b/w is just up the road. B/w has more expensive shops so few places to find cheap and cheerful stuff for the beach etc - especially for kids (no woolies, adams reduced in size recently, no primark). Angela

i think we might be rethining our plans--can't be doing with 1hr 3/4 driving and then manic shopping. perhaps i'll go another time thanks for all your thoughts Karen

Yes 100% i am a bus driver on fastrack and bh,s are the worst days but if you like shopping it is the best.Women told me this as i hate shopping malls.Jay.x.

I'm having my first visit in a couple of weeks - my friend is taking me there for a birthday tea :O)))

I agree there's lots of lovely malls & places for coffee & eats. we had a lovely meal there the last time we went was the pizza place but in their restaurant side. I like it there,dont get me wrong, BUT as I have a bad back its not somewhere for me for just a stroll around have bought sandals at a great price & we like the kitchen shop near John Lewis's. So go and see for yourself Shirley

thanks everyone, i don't know whether we will go ,its a bit of a drive but wanted somewhere with more choice cause were going clothes shoppping for our hols

When I've been it tends to get manic when the kids get out of school and since Monday is a bank holiday, it could be busy. When ever you go I recommend you go earlyish so if it starts getting crazy you can leave. General advice:- Wear comffy shoes - you'll need them Don't wear hats, hoods, hoodies etc - you could find yourself being asked to leave. Do check your bank balance before going (you could see more than you can afford) Have fun!!

Hello, I live 10 minutes from Bluewater and am no where near a size 8, but love it and there are shops for all. I think John Lewis is now open mondays, although it used to close. Plenty of places to eat, never seems really really busy inside but can seem busy on the roads. However, the only really manic times I find are prior to christmas, shouldnt take that long to get there tomorrow or monday. Well worth a visit in my opinion. There are 3 big anchor stores and all your other high street names along side. Hope you decide to go and enjoy your first visit to Bluewater,its much better than Lakeside! Jayne

John lewis isnt open on a Monday cos they open Sunday's. we've been on a monday & found it Ok theres always shoppers there anyway. Just depends whether you are looking for anything specific. It wasnt my cup of tea!! cos I,m no longer a teenager with a size six figure,. Too many boutiquey shops for my taste & Size!! Shirley

mmmm, perhaps a rethink then!!!! maybe i'll stay closer to home, thanks Anne, Karen x

Karen From what I hear it seems to be manic any day lol - never been myself tho - Thursday they are open till about 10pm if that's any help :O)))

I'm thinking of going to Bluwater either tomorrow or monday,i've never been before and wondered if anyone know if its likely to be manic on monday thanks Karen x