The place feels like it has got left behind. I prefer the Trafford Centre or Liverpool ONE.

Over priced £1 for pva glue what on earth caused such money greed not to mention is maze like structure and the so called reusable bags that I'm sure are recycled condoms read more

Had my first experience with these folks at a Friday Night affair at Manchester Arndale It has always bugged me that wineries don't have food available to go with their wines. Well, Arndale sure fixed that by having these folks come of their first Friday Night food and wine soiree. The pizza choices were about a half dozen. Prices are very reasonable for a 10" pizza ($10-$13) which was just right for two of us. We had the Meat and 'Shroom. Very tasty, not overwhelmed by red sauce and fresh mushrooms. Baked just right with crusty edges, but not too thin crust. I'd say medium crust, but still foldable to eat by hand. The pepperoni pizza looked like a winner too. Their wagon is clean and modern and opens up so you can see the wood fired stone oven and them making the pies. Very fast service too. We hope to be able to see them again. read more

Manchester Arndale - Shopping Centers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Manchester Arndale. A nice looking, clean and bright shopping centre. There's plenty of entrances and exits, so for being quite large you can get in and out towards your desired location. It's very much like a noughts and crosses set up with two floors, pretty easy to get around but can be confusing to find places if your not from the area. There's plenty of shops here to choose from including a Disney, Apple and hollister store. Aswell as restaurants and cafes such as Yo sushi, Nandos and Starbucks. There's also an indoor market area just on the outskirt which noticeably includes a fish market. The shops are open 9am - 8pm Monday to Friday and until 7pm on Saturdays. So really good if you need to do some evening shopping after work. Quite a good indoor shopping centre but nothing too much to gloat about, however it does have some lovely decorations in the Christmas period, but that's Manchester all over. read more

Manchester Arndale - Shopping Centers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Christmas shopping. Two words sure to strike fear in to the heart of most normal people. When coming to the realisation that you have to do this on Christmas Eve's eve, it gets slightly scarier. So I thought I'd been clever doing all my shopping online but no, stupid bloody snow meant deliveries ended up cancelled meaning that I had to basically start all over again. Joy. So I thought rather than brave the Trafford Centre (absolute sheer fiery hell during December), I'd try the Arndale instead. I got my most sensible shoes and some soothing music on my ipod n headed down, fearing the worst...however, it was surprisingly calm. And actuallly quite easy. Of course there were queues but I didn't queue longer than 10 mins in any shop and all the shop assistants I came accross were pleasant...maybe it's because the end was in sight, I don't know, it was just lovely! What made it even more satisfying was my mum calling me halfway through, telling me she was stuck in the Trafford Centre car park and had been for 20 minutes due to the queues...haha! The basics things you need to know about the Arndale are that yes it's indoor but some shops are spread out onto Market St and Exchange Sq, directly opposite the centre. Also most the designer places aren't in the Arndale but along classier King St and St Ann's Sq, all within two minutes walking distance of the Arndale. It's got two levels of shops, an indoor market and a food court with the normal KFC, McDonalds, Subway etc, the sort of thing you'd expect. There are also a couple of restaurants, Nandos, Bella Italia etc and of course an abundance of coffee shops. It's mainly high-street chain shops you find in there but there are a couple of independently owned places too. Parking is available by way of a multi-storey, it's not free but not too expensive and there are cheaper alternatives within walking distance as well as great public transport links with the Tram/Bus stops all close by as well as Piccadilly Stn within 15 minutes walk. read more

Now, the day is Saturday. I am not hungover, I have just been paid and its burning my hand....Where do I go?? Arndale? errr yes! Being a Manchester lass and living in the country, it is nice to go into the city when I want and enjoy the hustle and bustle and the high street shops. Inside the Arndale all things have changed since its renovation. I still get lost and I am loving the new side! They have a massive Topshop and River Island and of course about 3 Starbucks! It looks modern, it's funky even! I just love shopping here. It is so much better than it use to be. I loves it muchly! read more

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The arndale, hmmmmmm. I could list everything thats wrong with central Manchester within these 4 walls but you'd probably take over 21 paracetamol after reading it. So here's a list of good things to do with the arndale centre. 1. It has lots of lovely floor space. 2. Lots of walkways and staircases. 3. They have a glass roof in parts across the building. 4. They keep the place clean. 5. It's only open for a few hours every day, so it doesn't last for too long. Hope you enjoyed this frank and honest review, have a nice day. read more

Manchester Arndale - Shopping Centers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Manchester Arndale serves it purpose. It has lots of shops, lots of fast food, lots of prams ....all under one roof. You might have guessed I am not a massive fan of shopping centres. The reason for this is that I don't shop in theses places unless I absolutely must. I am a big fan of using local shops and businesses. Boutiques and vintage shops offer a chance to be individual and are normally much cheaper. But as far as shopping centres go this one is OK. Since its renovation its managed to rebuild itself and incorporate even more shops. It is a testament to Manchester that when they get a knock they come back twice as good. read more

Manchester Arndale - Shopping Centers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Arndale is average in every sense of the word. It looks like any shopping mall that you could find in either the UK or US. It's pretty large, but doesn't house any unique shops. read more

Not a bad shopping centre in the middle of Manchester city centre, basically it has everything you could need in terms of shopping without having to make the torturous trip to the Trafford Centre. I would still choose online if I had to get anything from a bigger kind of store though! Main knowledge to share is that there are loads of loos on the middle floor opposite the high street which is very handy as there's hardly any public loos in town. It stretches all around the block, check it out if you need to get in and out and shopping is your passion. Lego store, Hotel Chocolat and the Vans Store win it for me - check out the street food market area for loads of smaller food stalls, avoid the top tier chain district - you'll thank me for saving you from that heart attack in the future :-) read more

Plenty of stores here, whether you are in need of clothes, music, homewares, health and beauty products, you are in a good spot. There are many places to eat and drink too. It's your typical shopping centre really. A consumer's haven or- to anyone else- a hell-ish retail maze where you can't remember the way you came in and can't seem to find the exit. read more

It's a strange phenomenon when something you thought you weren't all that bothered about gets attacked, and you suddenly leap to its defense and don't like the idea of anybody hurting it. Like one's family for example - you're allowed to whinge about them, but woe betide anyone who slags them off, or worse, injures them. Well, I've realised that's the way I feel about the Arndale Centre. Not only does it sometimes get a bad press for looking a bit crap in certain parts, having that dire 1960s architecture with the tiles on the outside in places and being on Market Street, which is just a pile of stress in pedestrianised road form, but earlier this week it had the misfortune of taking a bit of a beating from the evil mobs we've been dealing with across the country (week beginning 8/8/11). And all of a sudden, there I was, stamping feet and shaking fists and yelling that they'd better keep their sticky paws off our lovely Arndale. It's only recently that I've noticed quite how great it's got through the integration of local independents with high street chains, meaning that these smaller businesses are getting the shopping traffic too. Heaven knows how they afford the rents in there, but let's not complain! One of the things that inspired my update was the I Love BoBo Tea stall, set up outside BhS. Then of course there's Rollers, a cinnamon bun bakery that makes a great alternative to Greggs (especially as it's situated right next to it. I admire that cheek). Add to that an absolute plethora of eateries, shops and grocers within the Market area, which to be honest is just as pristine and polished as the rest of the shopping mall (you genuinely wouldn't know you're in a market save for the butcher, the fishmonger and the way the nail salons and clothing stalls are set up), and you'd be forgiven for forgetting about New Look, Waterstones, Next and so on. So it's a bit tatty around some edges, the car park's like approaching the gates of hell and you're surrounded by chains, but look beyond that and you'll realise we've a cool great shopping centre on our hands. So people had better watch what they say about it, and as for coming near it with any large glass-smashing implements, don't even bother! Grr... read more

When your nearest and most frequently visited shopping centre is The Trafford Centre it's always going to be very difficult for Manchester Arndale to compete. Yes, it has shops - and if you're a high street shopper then you'll find what you need here... Next, River Island, New Look and the like, even a Hollister (take your flashlight or risk being smacked in the face by a plant) and lots of other fashion retailers. There's a pretty impressive Apple store here and a Disney store too. The shops are open 9am-8pm Monday - Friday and until 7pm on Saturdays. Perfect if you need to do some mid week shopping after work. In terms of food, which for me is usually at the front of my mind - shopping makes me hungry, there isn't an impressive display of restaurants and food outlets unfortunately. There is a Food Court, hosting the usual McDonalds, KFC, Subway and a few other chain fast food places. Within the centre itself there are a few restaurants - Nandos, Bella Italia but that's pretty much it. Yo Sushi have a place here which is the only eatery that I tend to use. The Arndale Market and Food Market is the best place for your food when shopping here - it's fab and I'll do a separate review for it when I've managed to try all the amazing eats there!! read more

Last of my Christmas shopping hopefully but love manchester and the vibrant vibe especially at this time of year. read more

Manchester Arndale - Shopping Centers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

As anyone who has had the misfortune of reading my Triangle and Trafford Centre reviews will know,I don't like Malls, at all. Odd really because whenever I visit a City no matter where in the world that may be,I always end up spending a few hours/days wandering around them. I don't dislike The Arndale as much as I do the others,but neither do I really like it that much either. It's one of those things that's just there and more often than not I find myself in it. I walk around and very rarely spend anything,then I go back out onto Market Street and more often than not end up in HMV. The little foodie market by the High Street doors is pretty cool,but the actual market bit by it is pretty weak (Not a patch on the pre-bomb 2 floor market). I think that is part of the problem with the place for me,I enjoyed it when I was younger,say between the ages of 13-24. But now I just find it a bit boring. I was in there a couple of weeks ago (Mrs Z had a Pandora voucher) and while I stood outside waiting for her I was just about to check in on the old Mobile when a miserable looking man said to the woman he was with "I don't know why we have to always go in here". So my answer to that became my quick tip on the app,"No,I don't know why either"...... read more

Is this JerZ?! A giant mall in Manchester? Like a bzillion stores and miles of walking...no joke Yes. It is a giant mall right in the middle of Money-Manchester. The good things is...lots of pubs surrounding this shopping center. Lots. read more

I tend to visit the Manchester Arndale quite frequently, I could say I'm not a complete fan of the Manchester Arndale you could put it as a love-hate relationship. The shops are open 9am-8pm Monday - Fridays and up until 7pm on Saturdays. Perfect if you need to shopping after work. The Andale Market is great - a street food of stalls and a variety of food from different ethnics backgrounds, alongside a great supplier of fruit and veg, alongside butchers and fishmongers. read more

Poor Arndale, aren't you getting a bad press? Poor old you, you've been through so much, I would think people would give you more credit. At least you're not all huge and faux-grecian like your Trafford counterpart. Your glass walkway to M&S and Selfridges adds a modern edge to our mixed architecture city but your market reminds us all of "back in'day" when we didn't have supermarkets and everyone went to the grocers instead. Ahem. The Arndale deserves more stars than it has - okay, so it's a bit outdated in places, but that adds to the charm people! At least it has a history behind it. (Plus, have you not looked at the rest of Manchester? It's not like the Arndale sticks out in the old style architecture stakes! There's no continuity to Manchester and that's what we love.) And yes, there people in puffer jackets and bleached hair but that's because we live in a community, not somewhere where people are segregated due to class or style; whoever wrote that needs a bit of a rain check on their ego. It does get super busy at the weekends and it is one of my least favourite places to be, but during the week it's more than pleasant. There is a great array of shops here, especially when compared to the Trafford Centre, which definitley caters to a high class/income. New Look and Toppers sit side by side, with Pandora downstairs and Selfridges attached, everyone is happy! Next is a happy mainstream haven and the Lego store is opening soon - I can't be the only person who is excited about this? A lot of the shops chop and change which is sad but refreshing at the same time. The economy isn't being kind but I like to think Arndale shoppers are. Arndale, haters gonna hate, but let's move on from this and stand our beautifully Mancunian ground. read more

Having lived in the middle of nowhere, in a foreign country, for almost a decade, living near the Arndale Centre now is like a dream come true (yes, it turns out 'the good life' was not as 'good' as expats would have you believe). To be able to lock my front door and be in Waterstone's, WHSmith, H&M, New Look, Bagel Nash etc within five minutes is absolutely bloody amazing. The size of the centre and number of shops is impressive but what I love most is the quality of everything and how futuristic the place looks compared to the frankly pathetic shopping centres of southern Europe (I had only seen a self-serve checkout for the first time a couple of months ago, here in the UK). However, one part I won't recommend is the food court. It looks rather tired and could do with a make-over, plus it seems to attract potential Jeremy Kyle participants - you know the ones, but then fast food establishments such as KFC and 'Maccy D's' generally do, don't they? Everywhere else in the Arndale is shiny and modern though so as long as you avoid the food court, you'll be fine. If you fancy some scran in the Arndale, there are a number of non-food-court based eateries. My favourites are Yo! Sushi and Bagel Nash. read more

I am not going to rather I should not bitch about Arndale because this is what comes to my rescue when I need to buy gifts in a hurry! I agree the building isn't fantastic and they don't have all the brands in the world but still it has its own usefulness and old school charm. The mall is big enough with most of the regular high street brands like Next, M&S, Top Shop, Also, Diesel, Body Shop (My favorite one being Pound World :P) and many more. It also has a big food court but I advice you not to go there unless you're desperate (because the food is not exactly fancy and they don't have a whole lot of options either). Arndale is definitely the best bet when you live in the city and need to go for a quick shop (gifts, tights, socks or even clothes) What makes Arndale fascinating is the history attached behind it and how it got bombed back in the days so it has its own unique specialty that way I guess. Verdict: A regular Mall with a history (Sounds good?) read more

I have to admit, I'm a huge fan of the Arndale Centre. I think it goes without saying that it's infinitely better than Trafford (especially considering how damn long it takes to get there), and the selection of stores is endless. It's a huge maze, and confusing at times, but it loops around, so if you're ever lost, just keep going. It's nicely designed, open and well-lit. There are various restaurants and cafes spread neatly throughout the mall, and bathrooms are also plentiful and clean (which is great when you work there and have only a short second to run and pee mid-shift! haha). The place can get pretty chaotic, to the point where walking through the mall is nearly impossible because it's packed like a tube car. If you manage to hit it at calmer times (not Sat/Sun afternoon or holidays), it's a really great place to find just about anything. read more

Nice mall. Tons of shops and very clean. Multiple places to eat. Plenty of selection. No big sales.

'Um' and 'Ah'. Two things you will say during any shopping centre when not sure where to go. But watch out for the 'Eeek' if you're not wearing grippy shoes in the newly built part of the shopping centre. Slippy does not even cut it. You can ski around in your shoes! Great entertainment. Don't get me wrong, the place is CLEAN, the toilets have the brand spanking newest of hand dryers, a good layout, plenty of cubicles and that makeup mirror they all seem to have now - but it covers a wall! It pretty much has everything in it that you would need for a shopping trip and that little bit extra that you can't find at the Trafford Centre. And there's obviously outside the Arndale that you can escape to if it becomes too much - but it won't. It's airy, light and spacious. No matter how many people, they've left the room to accommodate this need. The car park is a rip off but that's what you get if you don't know the city centre. I'd advise driving around the Northern Quarter for the open space car park deals. £4 for the day isn't bad compared to over £20! read more

The Arndale Centre is Manchester's city centre shopping mall and has all the shop you need and would expect including Clothes shops hairdressers pharmacy pound shops, and even has a food court. Here all the usual food places to eat up from burgers (McDs) to jacket potatoes, Chinese to KFC. So if you're in Manchester and is raining that this is the ideal place to spend the day. read more

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Ok something to do and many shops there I love the new shops down stairs and cofee places and superdry women jd g star love dior selfridges and debenhams boux Avenue Claire's various restaurants and cofee places there read more

I tend to frequent Arndale because it is a short walk from Manchester Victoria and kind of in the middle of lots of other stores and restaurants, making it convenient, but a nice day of shopping. It isn't the snazziest looking from the outside and some of it could really do with an upgrade, but at least it is still functional. On one of our trips, because I wanted to buy quite a few large items from Home Sense, we decided to drive in. The car park looks a bit menacing as you enter and it is a bit on the pricy side. In fact, I think on a later trip with the car, we parked at Manchester Piccadilly because they have a nice weekend rate and the walk isn't too far. Not to mention that when it is quite busy, you would be better off taking stairs up and down to the level you need to from the car park as the lifts take forever when you call them. While it may not have quite the selection... or room that the Trafford Centre has, it does offer quite a bit for shoppers. I do find it more crowded and sometimes that puts me off and the touch screens that are supposed to help you find stores or restaurants haven't worked on any of the trips I have made. I also find the food court to be a bit too small for the amount of business they do. There are never enough seats, so you have people sitting on the floor and on the steps and of course there is the trash that goes with it... usually not in the bins, but on the floor :/. I didn't realize that they have a Taco Bell, but I noticed the menu doesn't look much like the menu in the U.S. Besides the food court, there are other eateries/cafes around the centre, including a couple of restaurants, like Nando's available. And of course there is the market area with food from around the world. It is also usually very busy and finding a seat can be difficult, but I highly recommend Pancho's! If all else fails, its convenient location means you could leave the center for lunch nearby and come back later to finish shopping. To be honest, it isn't just retail shopping, but also a place where those that live nearby go grocery shopping as well! What I like about Arndale is that the size of it doesn't feel overwhelming, frustrating because of the crowds and awkward layout... maybe, but not overwhelming. read more

Awh man, I think some of the reviews about the Arndale are a bit on the harsh side, I mean c'mon! One of them makes it sound like a juvenille delinquent detention centre, and another makes it sound like where pound stores come to die. Honestly folks it really isn't that bad. And if anyone has ever been to the White Rose Centre in Leeds, you'll know that the Arndale is like a breath of fresh air in comparison. In fact compared to a lot of shopping centres it's like a breath of fresh air, for one, you can actually breathe fresh air in and not worry about asbestos! and for two, there's variety, and shelter, and everything is easily accessible, it's smack bang in the middle of the city, and if you're all hot and bothered you just pick an exit and make your way out into yet more shopping. There are food and drink stalls and venues dotted all around the Arndale, and if that doesn't tickle your fancy there's even a dedicated food court. I agree with the reviewer who said that there are two sides, to the Arndale, pre-bomb in need of renovation and post-bomb renovated, but it all takes time. There are two levels of well loved shops for you to spend your hard earned cash in and it does what an Arndale centre is supposed to do. read more

Massive Mall by european standards. Lots and lots of stores - but really not a nice place to shop overall. The modern parts (towards exchange square) of the mall are quite nice, but the older parts (from market street) are not nice at all. Shops and restaurants aren't mixed and you have these horrible food courts with awful chairs. In the rest of the mall there are no benches or so to sit down and rest your legs - so you see a lot of people just sitting on the floor. Wifi was also a bad joke, but free (after a long, painful registration that is not adapted to foreign visitors). read more

This "mall" has pretty much everything you need in one place. It is bright and inviting. There is also a foodcourt on the upper floor with all your favourite foods. read more

The best place for plus size fashion in Manchester. Here you find Yours Clothing, Simply Be, Evans, H&M and some other shops that have a few great plus-size bits and pieces. - This is for me the main difference to the Trafford Center which has not a single plus-size shop. There are also many great cosmetics shops like Boots, Lush & the Body Shop, The Perfume shop and so much more. But ultimately there is no space or time to list all the shops or event types. There is everything from toys, over electronics, to jewelry, supermarkets like aldi, opticians and just so much more. One of my favourite part is the food available. Next to the usuals (Subways, McDonalds, KFC) ther is also a Taco Bell, in case you always wanted to try out the American chain. Next to that there is also an amazing authentic international food selection in the market section. There you can get authentic Nigerian, Chinese, Indian, Greek Food, Pancakes, Sandwiches & amazing smoothies. I will always prefer the Arndale Center over the Trafford Center. read more

This is a huge shopping centre and seems to have pretty much everything. Being well versed in the shopping methods of the US, I miss the massive malls that are one stop places, especially when the weather here makes going outside an unappealing prospect. Apart from the wealth of shopping there are also quite a few fun places to eat. There is this small "market of the world" with food stalls from the middle east, parts of asia, and several eastern european countries. The kebab shop was of particular interest as the meat was tender and juicy and the naan literally made from scratch as you watch. Overall, it has a good location, tons of stuff, and good places to eat. Worth a trip when you are thinking about the next shopping trip. read more

I remember when this was the great toilet, when it was completely covered with the yellow tiles that are now only on the car park and central tower. Now, it's been spruced up and filled with high quality national and international chains, local markets and occasional pop-ups. You could spend all day - and quite a bit of the night - in here, if you wanted. Shopping, food and drink, convenient car parking, as well as easy access to neighbouring entertainment and night-time venues. And the best thing? It's covered! Escape the rain (or snow) in its air-conditioned greatness. read more

This place is BIG! We wandered around here for a little while. I mainly sat in the Apple Store and a bookstore across the way while my wife and sister-in-law did some shopping. There is free Wi-Fi all over the place. It was so busy when we were there one weekend, but there were a lot of nice looking stores so if I actually wanted to shop they might have some stuff I'd look at. I don't like shopping areas much and this one seemed to be a bit confusing to get around in. read more

The Arndale had a lot in it before the "new part." Now it's got almost every mainstream, high street retailer you'll ever need. It's got the biggest Topshop and New Look in it, the city centre Aldi, Argos, Hotel Au Chocolat. Clothes, cafes, electricals, groceries, opticians. All your errands and shopping list items ticked off. With convenience of all under one roof, comes the price of people and lots of people all thinking the same thing. Food, drink, shoes, deodrant, a place to hang out, the Arndale is full of people making their own purchases which equates to a city centre type Trafford Centre. Still can't knock it. Take away the Arndale Centre, you'd be left with quite a bit less choice and probably a bit of a logistical nightmare in purchasing the most simple of things. read more

I did a tip, and now I keep being told to review, so I'm going to get it over with. I'm not an excellent person to review shopping centres, as I hate them anyway, I don't like shopping full stop, I hate it when people do the "Oh, women love shopping, they take so long, they can spend whole days doing it" sexist, and incorrect, I said it. This place, is the embodiment of what I hate about shopping, it's quite dull, dingy, and full of people (I know, funny that), and although the staff are absolutely lovely, and full of knowledge, they're stationed few and far between and it can be pretty hard to navigate. My bestie tried to get me to meet her in waterstones, and after two or three rushed laps dodging people walking snails pace linked arm in arm five wide (how ignorant can you get, come on, guys!), and I still have no idea where it is! In writing this, I am aware that I am very much my Father's daughter, and that I am slowly turning in to his grumpy self, but although there's plenty packed in here, when I shop, I want it quickly so I can avoid the sterile environment as much as possible, but it's no use having all the stuff in the world if it takes me an age to find it and I have to deep breathe to avoid litter, drink spills and flipping at slow walkers who enjoy their shopping at a more leisurely pace than I. read more

The Arndale Centre is hilariously similar to Bayfair Mall in San Leandro, CA. Row after row of trashy stores filled to the brim with useless breakable crap, and small families or gangs of surly teenagers in puffy jackets, bleached hair, and gold chains wandering about with extra large plastic bags holding single boxes of athletic shoes. Plenty of acne and toothlessness, the sharp sounds of slurps from paper cups with lids. The site of one of my greatest photographic exploits, however. read more

The Arndale Centre is really quite a soulless place. There are so many high street brands all doing the same thing in just a few hundred yards of shopping centre. However, with Manchester's love of having lots of rain, it's sometimes a welcome respite to have so much under one roof in the middle of town. I guess it at least makes an effort at recognising the independent markets and shops that its very existence suffocates. There is a bustling corner of the Arndale Centre that houses many small business and cafes, and there's a refreshing bit of variety to be found here. Does anybody sometimes get a bit lost? The fact that it's in a square means I sometimes completely lose track of where I actually am in there. read more

The Arndale centre is one of the nastiest and nicest shopping centres I have ever had the pleasure/misfortune of shopping in. Yes - there is a fantastic range of shops. Yes - there is a great food court and group of eateries. But, for some reason, the Arndale has a slight feeling of schizophrenia to it. The old part of the Arndale is a blight on Manchester's city centre. It is discoloured, poorly built and in complete contrast to the older, turn of the century architecture which surrounds it. It is the elephant in the room. People know it is there - they know it is ugly, but they won't say anything about it! It sits there and gathers dust and asbestos. Inside, the ceilings are low which adds to a growing feeling of claustrophobia and in some places the lighting is so poor, it is a wonder you can read the names of the shops. On the other hand, the new part of the Arndale is wonderful. High ceilings, marble floors, large shop floors and natural light streaming in from every angle. It is a delight to shop in, and I look forward to visiting it whenever I can. The shops themselves are similarly split. The big brand, high quality chains are in the new end, and the bargain, cut price shops populate the other. It is really like two shopping centres in one. My review, therefore is as close to 2.5 stars as I can get it. The Arndale goes from the sublime to the foul in 5 footsteps. My advice is to start in the old end, and move through to the new end. You will not leave with a bad taste in your mouth! read more

We visited this mall yesterday (a Friday in the late morning/early afternoon) and we really liked it; the selection of stores is terrific, the interior is very attractive and it's very clean. read more

There is a wide variety of different stores to shop in, therefore assuring that you will be able to find numerous items. However it is extremely populated. There is good food there though. read more