I personally think Lakeside is MUCH better than Bluewater because there is a much better selection…read moreof shops at lakeside. Much better for Christmas shopping unless you want to buy everyone clothes or overpriced pap from the disney store at bluewater.

Lakeside is a very large shopping centre and in my opinion better than Bluewater. It is closer for…read moreme any seems to have a better array of shops. I last went in the run up Christmas (probably 4 weeks before) and it was very busy. We struggled to find somewhere for lunch that didn't have people queuing out the door. Obviously not the centre's fault it was so popular that day but it did spoil the experience for me. I managed to get everything I wanted that day which is unusual and goes to show that there is a very wide range of shops there that should cater for almost everyone.