Shopping in designer outlets just isn't what it used to be. For one thing, things just aren't that…read morecheap these days. I remember getting three tops for a tenner, but not any more. And then there is the fact that the stores are not what I would call 'designer', branded maybe, but 'brand outlet' doesn't have the same appeal does it? This particular shopping park has gone downhill in recent years. The only thing I now buy here are Yankee candles. Lots of the shops that used to draw me in have disappeared. Oh, and you have to pay to park which always irks me slightly.

I agree with The Style PA that this is a branded, rather than a designer, outlet. The one shop I…read morehave time for though is TM Lewin. They have a good range of mid-market suits, shirts & ties at reasonable prices. Quality stuff - silk, cotton and wool only. I think I paid £175 recently for a St James patterned suit and, even though I say it myself, it looks rather classy.......it's not Austin Reed, my brand of choice (BoC), but they don't-gotta-shop-here!!!

Popped in the other week & got some great jeans...worn 3 times last week ...washed and guess what,…read morethey are beginning to split above the rear pocket...so I rang to ask what they could do Spoke to Ellie. Its nice when people are friendly, nice when they are polite, great when they are efficient, but when they take ownership of the problem and solve it immediately - no checking or passing the buck (so well trained team A&F, well done!) - oh and apologise, and offer a replacement pair...what can you say! Customer care at its best - top marks Ellie