Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is HUGE! - the UK's largest outlet centre with 145 stores. It is run…read moreby McArthurGlen in the Ellesmere Port area of Cheshire. It's easy to get to via car, being just off the M53, however when using public transport it is much more difficult, there is an irregular bus service which takes around 25-30 minutes from Chester Station. The centre is pedestrianised, clean and with a nice design after getting out of the car park. I do think signage around the centre could be improved, It can be hard if you're looking to visit a specific store/restaurant. There's free parking, but this is common with many out of town shopping parks anyway, but still, always a useful thing to note. There is a good number of places to eat and drink including Caffe Rouge, Carluccio's, Mowgli, Pizza Express, Wagamama, YoSushi Places for coffee include the usual suspects (Costa, Starbucks, Pret etc) Many of the shops do have good deals, obviously, not everything is a great deal, but you can get some low-price clearance goods here Brands with locations here include Adidas, Cadbury's, Clarks, Calvin Klein Haribo, Hugo Boss, Jack and Jones, Lacoste, Nike, Next and M&S, just to name a handful. One of the best places to shop in the area, and one of the better outlet centres in the country, they're missing a huge market though with the public transport connections being so weak. Having a better guide around the centre would also be a big help. 4* PRO TIPS: Most of the centre does have shelter to keep you dry on a rainy day, it's a place much better on a summery day, but no need to panic if you need to shop during bad weather. If visiting with kids, McDonald's is a good shout, they even have an outdoor play area right outside, and they'll even bring the food to you there.

Lovely range of shops. Easy to navigate. Free parking was ace as most malls have crazy parking…read moreprices! Pretty Christmas decs. Good range of cafes and restaurants to choose from. I would definitely go again. Particular shout out to Kate Spade, Birkenstock and Lululemon whos staff were great and helpful. Whittards - the lady seemed inconvenienced by customers!

What do you get the man who has everything - why a pair of burberry boxers - thats what. Great…read moreoutlet store selling at way under marked price. Bags, coats, scarfs, wellies and all in between.

This is a Burberry shop in Cheshire Oaks where you will find Burberry products at discount…read moreprices.They stock jumpers, scarves, coats, hats, bags, purses, ties, umbrellas and underwear. It's a great place to get presents from as the prices are very good value.The handbags are especially good.

Marks and Spencer at Stanney Woods Avenue is the largest Marks and Spencer location outside of…read moreLondon, a short drive (under a mile away) from Cheshire Oaks Retail Park. Opened in August 2012 and being just under 10 years old, it still feels like one of the newest Marks and Spencer stores. From the outside, the store looks really good, the design is unique and impressive and the store does look huge. I like the 300 square meter green wall and the greenery, which really does make the store stand out. As you'd expect from an out of town superstore with limited public transportation access, there is plenty of parking right outside the store. The store is over two levels, there is Women's Fashion and the Food Hall on the ground level, while upstairs you have the Cafe and Men's Fashion. Lavatories are available on both floors. One of my biggest hates about this store is the wasted potential - from the outside, there is a sign stating their eco-credentials, but they could be doing so much more. For example, why hasn't this store been selected to trial and use the Fill Your Own initiative? This offers to be able to pick your own eggs and use a reusable box, while also grinding your own coffee beans, selecting your own carbs (pasta and rice), and eliminating the need for packaging. I understand this is in place at their Manchester Market Street store, and others, but it just feels strange it wouldn't be in place at this one. This store does offer Marks and Spencer's mobile scanning and payment system, they are advertising this in the store. You are also able to use a handheld scanner if you do not have a mobile device, however, the stand didn't have any devices - perhaps an issue with technology as the store did not seem very busy? I wasn't able to find the items I was looking for in both the clothing and food sections, I did find the gluten-free section to be a little poor here, especially for the size of the store. The selection was good, however. 4* - This store is nice and has so much potential, I would certainly visit this particular Marks and Spencer branch again if I'm in the area.

2 shops in 1. 1 half is clothes and the second half is food and some toys. And Percy pig…read moreeverywhere! And the cost of everything could be better. On the other hand the service is really nice and sometimes they have a little chat with me. Overall really good! Xxx

My mum's favorite shop in Cheshire Oaks is the Marks and Spencer retail outlet. In fact, M & S have…read moretwo huge shops in Cheshire Oaks, one selling men's stuff, the other selling women's! They sell all sorts of bits and bobs in between, but this Women's store sells all their Per Una clothes at a fraction of their high street RRP. From summer dresses to throws, underwear and dressing gown, this place has it all, in a variety of shapes and sizes. The one complaint is that all the stock is mixed up because this shop is always mad busy! They have random items for sale as well, like tins of luxury Xmas biscuits all year round, and random seasonal junk that the main stores send them to sell off. The shop is huge, so if you're a woman on a clothes shopping mission, set aside a good half an hour to have a root around for a bargain!

Lots of bargains can be found at the Mamas and Papas outlet in Hanley. Everything you would need…read morefor your newborn child could be found here at a fraction of the usual Mamas and Papas prices. Furniture, prams, soft furnishings and highchairs are widely available, with no noticeable flaws. Although I'm sure there are some items that are reduced because of this reason. We also managed to find items to match our daughter's themed room, even thought the range had been discontinued. Staff could be found in all areas of the shop, and were all very knowledgeable. They were also very helpful when we wanted to test items out or see how they worked. Mamas and Papas is well worth a look if you are starting a family, or looking for a new pram.

Mamma's and Papa's is great and has both wheelchair and pushchair access however it is very…read moreexpensive it sells everything a child / baby needs . Mamma's and Papa's sells their own make and also others the products are of excellent quality . The staff there are wonderfull and couldnt be more help full if they tried . Mamma's and Papa's is situated in a good place surrounding by othr shops .. Ive given Mama's and Papa's 4 out of 5 stars it would have been 5 but knocked one of due to the prices.

American footwear company Skechers has pride of place in the retail designer outlet village known…read moreas Cheshire Oaks. Set amongst a backdrop of industrial estates and motorways lies a myriad of discount stores for many big name brands. The Skechers outlet sells many of the Skechers range shoes, roughly 25% cheaper than they are in big high street shops. However, if you shop here in their sale period, you can expect to get shoes for up to 70% cheaper than they are in the shops! Meaning you can pick up a pair of decent trainers for about 20 quid. They sell Skechers famous; work out while you wear shoes for about 20 quid less than you would normally have to buy them for. You know the oddly shaped shoes for people who are too lazy to go to the gym that apparently tone up your legs and backside as you walk to McDonalds, then the pub, then home for a carry out! Worth a look if you visit Cheshire Oaks though because as with most of the shops here, they get new stock in all the time. So you're bound to come across a bargain or two if you're prepared to spend a bit of time mooching around!

An extension of Cheshire Oaks, but without the discounted prices…read more However it is a good choice of shops,however it is a good selection of shops, and the M&S food hall does seem a little cheaper than town centre stores. It also has a lot of parking spaces and generally is a lot quieter thean cheshire oaks itself, so if you're happy to walk it can mean getting a decent parking space to go over the cheshire oaks. Its also right next to the food section with the cinema so is perfectly placed between the two for a good afternoon out.

This is a good alternative if you can't stand the thought of battling around cheshire oaks but want…read moreto have a shopping spree. There is a good variety of main stream shops. Borders bookstore is a must. It also has a huge boots which is much better than any of the other boots in the neighbourhood. The boots have a lancome and a clinque counter a great alternative to having to go into Chester to get these products. Argos is here too again without having to go into Chester