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Swindon Designer Outlet (Great Western Outlet Mall) |
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31/12/01 (2777 review reads) |
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Advantages: really cheap items
Disadvantages: odd sizes in many clothes shops
As I got some money for Christmas I decided I needed some new clothes. I did get some new clothes for Christmas as well but when I have money burning a whole in my pocket it has to be spent doesn?t it. We decided instead of just going into a town centre to travel to an outlet centre we had been told about off Junction 16 of the M4 near Swindon. We where only going to go there for an hour to see what it was like but after two hours we were hooked. My fiancé wanted some trainers and found a pair of Nike Classics in the Nike shop for just £24. That is less than half the price they are currently been sold elsewhere. The minute I noticed there was a gap outlet there I made a rush for the door. I found a jumper, which only cost £9.99 that originally cost £38.00. I would have purchased a lot more if they had more sizes available. All the best bargains seemed to be extra small sizes. I was tempted to loose weight but with all the roses and quality streets at home I decided against it. If you are after a suit you are best to go here. They have several shops selling suits, many designer labels at just a marginal cost of the normal price. My fiancé and his mother found bargains in Clarks. Simon managed to get two pairs of really good quality work shoes for just £40. They also have a Next to Nothing that is full of Next clothes. At this time of year it is just as hectic as any Next around the country so I stayed away. I would like to have a look later on in the year to see what bargains I can pick up from there. There is quite a large food court, which has a range of different restaurants and cafes to choose from such as Bakers Oven, Harry Ramsdens and McDonalds. It is set out like an old railway station and has an old steam engine on display. There is a play area in the middle of the centre for under 10?s so you can compromise with your children. There is a really big shop that sells glass and china wear. If
you want some crystal glasses and a nice expensive looking dinner set you can pick up some great bargains from here. There are many more shops to choose from including Prices candles, Thorntons, Adidas, Timberland, CAT, Cotton Traders, and Reebok. This time of year parking is free and there are so many spaces it hardly ever gets so full you cannot find a space. I could have spent hours in there but we had to drag ourselves away. Needless to say we will definitely be returning soon. I just wished I had more money to spend as I was in my element. I better start writing opinions again to fund my trip. Thanks for reading, Grimsbygal
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- 05/01/02 Excellent, sounds like Heaven! Good luck for 2002, keep on writing - Kay |
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- 31/12/01 Glad you can still get a deal at these joints over there. Here in the provinces the concept of an outlet mall has been destroyed by pitiful attempts at vertical marketing |
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- 31/12/01 Hi Anna! Good to hear from you again! Best of luck for 2002 and don't stay away so long in future.
Sue :)
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