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!

Deary me…read more.. this place hasn't got much better since the 80's! I feel sorry for people having this as their main shopping centre. sort it out Runcorn! Sorry my review cant be any more detailed but there is little that can be said about this place.. thankfully I don't have to use it and have only had to pass through it on rare occasions.

Wow, if a local shopping centre is a main indicator too the affluence and state of an area then…read morethis is worrying. There are more discount stores than I knew existed in such a small centre. The Largest stores are a Tesco Metro and a Wilkinsons. They also host and Argos, Burtons/DP and a couple of phone shops to add to the pound stores and bargain stores. In addition there is an Iceland and Farmfoods to add to the food shopping ability of the centre. There are a lot of empty units which makes this place rather depressing. To be fair the best part about the place is that there is plenty of parking and the exit into the Triton business park outside.

This store isn't very big and usually has allot of queues, the good side to Iceland is that it is…read morevery cheap and always has good bargains. Iceland mainly sell frozen foods and a very big range to, they do offer a small range of groceries and chilled food. They offer a home delivery if you spend 25 or more which is great if you want to shop a little more and don't want to be carrying everything around, if you do home delivery you get to choose a time slot that suits you they usually advertise these times on a board on the way into store.

Cheap and cheerful. The staff are helpful and the free delivery its fab if you buy lots!! Great…read moreoffers and the prices are brill for frozen food. Everything we have had from there has been really good and no complaints! Easy access and free parking for iceland customers =)

This is a big store and very welcoming and bright. Peacocks are pretty cheap and are also trying to…read morekeep up with today's fashion the prices have gone up a little on certain items but that is expected as the quality is getting better. Peacocks sell a big range of dresses, tops, pant, skirts, footwear, maternity wear, nightwear, lingerie and much more. Peacocks also sell a small range of gifts but it's mainly children's items such as make up, nail polish e.t.c.

Can be very cramped to get through with prams. But is a well stocked shop with lots on offer except…read morefor little boys. It is not a good range for that age group.

I find this shoe shop to be very cheap but the quality of the shoes are poor, they won't last you…read morevery long but are cheap enough to replace. They do have a big range of men's, woman and children's shoes but they are not very up to date and seem to be very dull in colour. The staff are always happy and talkative and likes to help you in every way possible. The store in Halton Lea is also new so you may experience some problems when going into store as the staff are just getting use to where everything is.

Came into store this morning to exchange a pair of Jeans I had ordered for a bigger size, the staff…read morewhere absolutely amazing a lady called Jayne served me, the lady returned my previous order and ordered a bigger size for me. Thank you for your help.

New look only sell woman's clothes and footwear they have a very big range of maternity wear,…read morepetite sizes, tall sizes, plus sizes and have recently got a new teen section. New Look have recently had a new makeover and are more up to date with the fashion for this generation. The price of clothing and footwear has gone up slightly but is still very well worth the money, the quality of the clothing is also allot better. The staff in this store are always very happy and let you know what looks best on you. New Look also have a very good website http://www.newlook.co.uk .

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

This place is stuffed full of useful things and it's all cheaperty cheap cheap! If you don't have…read moreyour England flag yet (I am sure you will do, but well just in case) there are plenty on sale here. Outside dustbins (£8.99) - they have plenty of these as well, as compost bins. I found a really useful wash basket to put my washed clothes in as I hang them up on the line or take them down. Plastic seats and plastic steps - hmmm rather a lot of plastic, it's not good for the sea, as it will eventually get there, I don't doubt that. Most of this shop is probably my dad's dreamland - paint galore, brushes, gardening pots of every kind, pet accessories. Would you believe it - reading glasses as well!

The Chandlers discount store in Allerton sells a wide variety of household goods, especially basic…read moreDIY equipment and other bits and bobs (that's how I shall put it as I'm no DIY expert)! Oh, and they sell chocolates too! Anyhow, if you're looking to replace your broken brush or mop, then you're in luck here. Everything in this store sells well in terms of price but I'm not sure about quality as I've not actually bought anything from here. From what I have observed, they have a generous selection of garden related items; this is what hit me most when I first entered. I would consider this store as very handy indeed because it provides all the home and garden essentials and if you're a hobbyist of such trades, you'll enjoy what the store has available.