Another one for all you shoppers out there. Once you've had your fill of shopping in the city…read morecentre (see my reviews on CastleCourt and Victoria Square), there's still a few places left to burn out the credit card. Just a five minute drive from the city centre, Boucher Road has quite a few shops in it, most of which are located in Boucher Crescent Retail Park or Shane Retail Park (see my review on Shane retail park). There are men and women's clothing shops (River Island, Next, Burton, the Jeanery...), a sports shop, HMV, Starbuck's, Boots... the list goes on. There's a hell of a lot of space dedicated to parking here, but it can still be very difficult to get a space on a Saturday or Sunday. It's not a mall type place where you can get lost in, it's one of those places where the shops are all lined up in a row and you come out of one shop and into the next one - good for methodical shoppers, or those who don't have a lot of time. The downside is that the traffic on the Boucher Road can be crazy between 4 and 6p.m. But, if you're a visitor and you're out for a day's shopping, get yourself a 'day ticket' (see my Translink review) and you can take a trip up here before/after shopping in the city centre.

Boucher Road Crescent Retail Park is a handy spot for shopping if you don't fancy going into the…read moreCity Centre. It has a huge variety of shops including River Island, Outfit, Lipsy, Newlook, Next, Boots and much much more. Oh and there's a few car manufacturers nearby if you fancy treating yourself to a new Audi TT

This mall is located very near the RISE monument and our tour bus stopped here for a comfort stop,…read moreso folks could stop for a loo break, and also pick up breakfast. We got about a 10-15 min break here and my impression of the mall was that it was very British and seeing all those sale signs with the £ symbol was a bit jarring, when just 2 hours ago, it was all € currency and signage. Anyway, there were 4 women's loo stalls and one was out-of-order. So long wait! I saw a person cleaning the main corridors of the mall (it was around 10am) and there was one tea & sandwich shop open which did a brisk business with our tour group. It looked like a nice mall, with plenty of free parking spaces, but I really don't have anything else to review, as didn't really avail of any services here apart from the loos. Yelp 128/ 2019

The Park centre is really handy from the motorway making it accessible from anywhere in the City…read moreand the surrounding area, it's just whether you actually want to go there that's the issue. the Park Centre has quickly become dated and is crying out for a facelift. It's full on pound stores and other bargain outlets giving it that really cheap feeling. Don't get me wrong I like a bargain as much as the next person but The Park Centre is bordering on depressing. It's only saving grace is that it has a good car park, if it didn't I don't think anyone would visit. Please someone invest a few quid (I said a few quid not more quid stores) in to the Park Centre, even the logo is dated!

Made my first visit to the Kennedy Centre today after hearing a lot about it on Yelp. Seems to be…read moremore than just a shopping centre with an on site cinema, a food court and plenty of independent retail outlets. I was impressed by the Kennedy Centre, for a Sunday it was really busy but not cramped like some other shopping centers. There's plenty of parking with an underground car park making it an ideal place to do your big shop at Sainsbury's. As well as Siansbury's The Kennedy Centre also boasts an Argento, DV8, Blue Inc and many other chain stores. If you haven't been to The Kennedy Centre I suggest you pay it a visit. It's only a few minutes from the motorway making it unbelievably convenient.

A mini shopping centre on the Falls Road. The Centre seems to have gotten a lot quieter since 2009,…read morewhen the local supermarket there was sold to Salisbury's, but they're hoping to increase footfall to its former levels - the revamped cinema is open, they managed to get Poundland into the Centre (which has been expanding and opening shops at an impressive rate since the recession kicked in), and the global giant Burger King will take residence there around the end of the summer 2010. The Salisbury's store itself is huge. Aside from that, you also have the typical shops and services you'd expect - post-office, coffee shops, clothes shops, chemists, hairdressers, jewellers, etc., and it's a pleasant enough place to wile away an hour or two. There's ample parking, including an underground car-park at the back.

Lakeland is a chain of kitchenware shops based in Cumbria that has outlets all over England and…read moreScotland. It has kind of crept up on me but the shop is pretty huge, selling every kind of baking tin, kitchen equipment and home appliance that you could think of. Behind it there is a mail order section providing three catalogues so everything is covered. The shop seems brand new and is quite large. You might well need the help of the staff, who are friendly and pleasant, to find things. If you want a specific baking item or saucepan this is the place to go.I'd come here for sugar cake decorations, handsomely decorated tins and saucepans. Everything is good quality. There's a selection of china and foodie gifts, but the main focus is practical kitchenware. Lakeland has become so big that it is somewhat generic but undoubtedly has its place.

So I decided I'd bake my mum a birthday cake...and now I'm so full of regret as I never realised…read morehow difficult it is. Thankfully however Lakeland exists and has every colour of icing you could need and every instrument, tool and appliance you can think of to help with your masterpiece. Lakeland has a huge range of culinary delights, cleaning products, coffee machines, kitchen aids, beer/ wine/ cider making kits and lots of other handy devices that are super tempting but you really have to question if you would get enough use out of it. Prices can be quite expensive but all items are high quality. Staff are super friendly and really helpful. Here's hoping I can mould the pretty fuschia coloured icing I bought into something that resembles a flower or mother may be birthdaycakeless.

Shopped here recently in the evening and found it pretty poor. Alot of the shelves were bare and I…read morefound it impossible to find the fruit and veg I wanted or any chicken fillets. Prices are cheap and staff have always been friendly. It sells alcohol, clothes, homeware and cds/ Dvds etc which is handy. Parking is also good and it has recycling bins nearby if you wanna get rid of some old clothes etc. Anytime I've been it's was very busy and you really need to have patience as you weave through the abandoned trolleys, slow walkers and indecisive shoppers. For this reason and due to stock issues I prefer to shop elsewhere.

There are a few things to note about this Asda. Firstly, it's extremely busy, especially since a…read morelocal shopping retailer sold their premises to Sainsburys (see my Sainsburys Kennedy Centre review). The more expensive Sainsburys nearby drove even more people through Asda's doors. If you're in a rush of any kind, you do not want to get caught in here on a Saturday (some evenings are busy, too). The short space between the tills and aisles means that you end up queueing all over the place, and are constantly in someone's way, Secondly, you can also get clothing, electrical items, DVDs, etc. in here. It's a limited selection, but a big enough section for what is primarily a grocery store. Better value than Sainsburys.

For my 999th review I thought I'd do a pound shop, after all they are the backbone of the modern…read moreHigh Street or the death of it depending on your opinion. Anyone this one based at Boucher Road is huge but you never seem to be able to find what you're looking for. Today I went in for a stapler but couldn't get one. I could get eight varieties of glue sticks though and plenty of rubbish straight to DVD movies. Usually I find these shops handy but this one isn't in my opinion. It also only had one Til open meaning there was a huge queue. Boucher Road can get busy especially on the weekends so if you're looking to pop in and out quickly I'd avoid this store. On the plus side there's plenty of parking and a few good neighbouring shops!

This is a decent sized Next store and has all the essentials you'll be looking for - shoes, tops,…read morejeans, etc. It has both male and female clothing and caters for all occasions, whether you're looking for something to throw on while you lounge about the house or you need a whole new get up for a night out, this place should be able to accommodate you. Female shoppers will also be glad to hear that the majority of the floor space is dedicated to their clothing, with the men's making up the minority of the shop. There's also a homeware department on the first floor.

Next stores will always be engrained on my mind due to their 6am sale starts. Standing in a…read moreridiculous queue, with hundreds of other insane shoppers who braved the frosty weather to get a bargain. Madness. The next store situated at Boucher Retail Park hasn't the same level madness attached to it but is relatively bulging with promise and purchases. The Next clothing is range has always received great reviews as its washing quality is outstanding as well as the fit and finish of garments. You do pay for these finer details though, hence why there's such a rush at winter and summer sales. This store is well laid out with simple floor plans to promote products and key lines. The mannequins are always well dressed with a great array of accessories to match the themed outfits. What I always like about this store in particular is the range of footwear they have on display. They always have numerous size four and fives which are the popular choice for ladies of all ages.

In the current hierarchy of economy shops B&M have to be at the top. This particular store…read moreespecially is neat, tidy, well laid out, brightly lit and surprisingly pleasant to walk around. It has a huge range of food, household goods, gardening products, DIY equipment, toys, gifts and pet care items. A proper variety shop which is cheap and cheerful. I'm never going to buy food, cleaning products or toiletries from a place like B&M. However, if ever I need a new linen basket, rug, suitcase, clothes horse or bucket and mop and my funds are low then B&M would be my first stop.

I have to agree with other reviewers here, B&M really is a one stop shop and is well on top in the…read morehierarchy of discount stores. The reason for this is the variety they offer. You can get everything from American sweets to suit cases for your holidays here! This store in the Boucher Road retail park is larger than the majority of their other shops and has a warehouse feel to it. There's no frills here, just a shed load of discounts. Yesterday when I visited it was well staffed, two people on the tills to keep queuing to a minimum and a good few floor staff dotted about if I happened to need any assistance. A-ok in my book and a shop of regularly visit if I was looking for random bits and bobs at low cost.

This store has been moved to the Kennedy centre It has a…read moregood range of clothes for male/female/child as most of them tend to do They also have an excellent home section The staff are always pleasant, there's always plenty of stock on shelves and I always get what I need...all good!