Centre MK

I am not a make up buyer. I wear it only rarely myself, and haven't the faintest clue about how all…read morethe shading and colouring and stuff works. But Mum wanted make-up for her birthday - a very SPECIFIC make-up - and the younger sister does not drive, so I was sent off to House of Fraser. Entering, it looked very formidable. Lots and lots of stands, all selling different brands. I wandered, feeling rather intimidated, until I finally plucked up the courage to ask someone wear almost makeup was. They weren't sure, and a quick consult took place before she directed me towards the Clinique stall. The lady at the Clinique stall was nothing less than wonderful with my inept flailings. Different products were explained, and when all I could remember about shades was that a 3 and an 8 might have been involved, she patiently did a Well, is your mum's skin darker than yours? Darker than mine? until we had the right stuff. Thank you, Clinique lady, for being patient when you likely wanted to strangle me. I ended up with three make up items for £44. That would have been a price to whimper at, except they were doing an offer which meant I also got a huge bag of samples (really, HUGE) and some body lotion and hand stuff. That is, apparently, why the younger sister ordered me to go - they do do good free gifts. I can't say I'd go again for ME, because it looked far too girly a shop, but for gifts certainly, and the customer service in there was absolutely great.

Midsummer place shopping centre extends the centre:MK and offers a new variety of shops. This…read morehouses the more expensive brands as well as some cheaper shops, such as H&M and Sports World. It is technically outside but there is a cover over it and it is very warm once you get inside - but it can be a shock from the centre:MK. There are a number of cafes here also and a couple of places to eat all reasonably priced. It is a nice addition and if you are in the centre:MK is it worth walking that bit extra around here.

newlook

3.9(9 reviews)

•£££

Visited this store today as I regularly do to buy a few new items for payday although felt violated…read moreafter visiting the in store fitting rooms. I took a few items over to the fitting rooms where 2 girls were chatting before handing me the card for me to head down to a room. All the rooms I passed were full of other peoples clothes that had been left, which is common in the store so I just entered and went along with my day. Shortly after entering the room someone started making remarks about using that room and demanded I leave (at that point I was in my bra as was about to try on a top so felt a bit uncomfortable) to which I apologised saying the room was taken. I could hear a few murmurs although couldn't make out what they were saying before the curtain was opened on me and this girl demanded I give her "her stuff" back (new look items that were just in the room) to which I through my top on as quick as I physically could, picked up my stuff and went to leave. The 2 staff stopped me saying I needed to return the items and card which I usually would but felt I needed to just get out of there after what happened. I told them I just got kicked out of the fitting room before getting called back and scolded at for not returning the items with nothing mentioned of the girl harassing me outside the changing room then opening the curtain to get me to leave. Staff sided with that girl who had violated my personal privacy and covered their name tags as I asked if I could leave before one of them eventually left her colleague to go retrieve the items. Personally, if you have any sense of dignity then stay clear of this New Look. Staff are generally rude and not caring in the slightest.

This is one of the larger clothing stores in the MK Centre mall at Milton Keynes. Split into multi…read morelevels across two floors the shop sells mainly womens and young girls' fashion clothing and accessories including shoes. Elevator access is available for moving between floors and there is also a lift for disabled customers. The store is vast with lots of space between the clothing stands so it does not become crowded. The sale points are also roomy with several tills available to queue at. The staff are always manning this area so there is never any wait. The staff are helpful and quick to serve. They fold clothes neatly into a bag before passing it to you. The prices in this New Look are quite reasonable. There is often sales and promotions on with a large sector of clothing reduced. An excellent central location in the mall it is definately worth a visit.

Debenhams Retail

3.4(10 reviews)

Appalling customer service by this well known company, because they know their going out of…read morebusiness they have no concern with appropriate customer service. I ordered some shoes for delivery and they arrived damaged, tried to contact them but no chance, no number to call just an email address, contacted them on 23 April and to date (12th June) I have had no reply, iv chased it 2 times already. Almost 7 weeks being ignored, what a disgrace of a company please beware this once decent well loved company are now a bunch of scamming cowboys

Of all the department stores in Milton Keynes, for me this one is the worst!…read more I really hate it. It's not the products, it's the attitude here, and the lack of consideration for anyone who is not walking along without any encumbrances. This store is laid out so badly in places that it's inaccessible to anyone in a wheelchair, or with a pushchair, and in some places it's so bad that if you even have a bag that you're carrying you'll have difficulties accessing things. The section by the main entrance isn't too bad, it's where all the concession stands are, and they're fairly easy to access and there's space around each one which is fine. It's when you go deeper into the store that the problem starts. The display units are shoved so closely together that it becomes impossible to get between half of them, and the staff here don't seem to care and aren't interested in helping either.

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John Lewis

5.0(1 review)

0.7 mi

•£££

We each have a John Lewis card so we each had a free regular coffee and any cake in the cafe. The…read morechoice is excellent and you are not restricted to the cake selection or hot drink. Between us we had a chocolate cake, prune and date cake and a scone with jam and cream. Service was excellent and a lovely seating area. Very impressed. Should have costed us over £14!

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Marks and Spencer

3.3(9 reviews)

This M&S is huge and offers food, clothes, electrical items and home furnishings…read more The staff are all very polite and helpful and everything is of excellent quality. The customer service is brilliant. They are more expensive than other places but it is certainly worth it: their food tastes amazing and their clothes will last you a long time. Keep a look out for offers in the press, as there are usually some about. They also have a restaurant and a quick stop coffee bar, which is all very nice. This is a really nice and modern M&S and it is an enjoyable place to shop.

This M&S is quite a large store, not one of the big outlet stores you get, but big for being in a…read moremall. They have a decent sized grocery store downstairs, a good selection in the shoe department, and a big housewares section. Make sure to take advantage of their 2 can dine in for £10. It's a great offer, and much cheaper than a meal out on the town. And often just as tasty! Also, if you're hosting a party it is definitely worth coming and getting some ready made food. The staff are all really helpful and there's a good feeling about the place.

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Sainsbury's

5.0(1 review)

1.3 mi

Medium-sized supermarket, it is hard to write a long review about a branch of Sainsbury's. It has…read moreall the usual features of a supermarket, is well laid out, spacious and offers a good service.

4.8(4 reviews)

0.6 mi

The Next store is located at the upper west end of the MK Centre mall. It is a small store…read moreoverlooking an area of the mall often used for promotional events. Typically, the area outside of the shop is very busy. The window displays ar always brilliant in this store and make me want to go in. Inside I find it very stuffy and disorganised though. The space seems almost too small to fit all of the stock and consequently the clothing stands feel too close together. It is a squeeze to move around the store especially during busy periods. This means it is not a pleasant shopping experience here. The clothes here are often highly priced but have a lot of detail and a designer look about them. Next cater to trends and what they sell is always at the height of fashion. I find the staff here very helpful and polite. I do think that they have a difficult job running a store that seems to have more custom than it's size suggests it should have!

My favourite shop. Sells great and affordable fashion for all the family. Layout spacious and…read moreattractive. Big fan of their perfumes also. Changing rooms plentiful and readily available. Staff helpful. My only negative point is that sometimes, especially on busy Saturday afternoons, not all the tills are open therefore abit of a queue sometimes.

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Adriana's Bridal

5.0(1 review)

3.6 mi

Amazing service by the whole team. I have a very happy daughter and a dress that fits so well for…read moreher prom. I highly recommend the service.

From the owner: Adrianas' Bridal Milton Keynes, Wedding Dress Alteration and Dressmaker in Milton keynesread more