Other Retail Parks and Discount Warehouses

Through my voluntary work I get quite a few nice perks, one of which is my own account with Booker - a national chain of cash and carrys. The key features of this type of place, for those unfamiliar with the concept are: ? Entrance to members only To apply for membership with Booker you need some kind of corporate connection. They are set up for independent retailers, caterers, hotels and so on, but other groups such as schools and charities can also join. However, individuals wanting to save a bit of money with no commercial reason behind them are not eligible. Entrance to the store is by card only, as is purchase meaning you cannot even go and have a ...  Read the complete review

Some people might begin to think I am a cheap skate with a second opinion about discount shops..........you'd be right then! I have been a regular visitor to TRADEX for the last 18 months or so and have picked up some incredible bargains......mainly knickers would you believe! Tradex has 5 brances open at the present time, Leeds, Lincoln, Pudsey, Preston and Nottingham. The goods news is that ANYONE can join Tradex, turn up at the warehouse, fill in a form, take some ID with you (driving licence or utility bill to prove your name and address), hand over the princely sum of £2 and they will issue you with a membercard. All you have to go is ...  Read the complete review

If you are self employed, work for the local authority or just have a good employer then you can get a makro card, the cards are free on production of an invoice or proof of self employment, or alternatively a letter of request from your employer. Once registered you will recieve regular postal copies of the makro mail detailing latest bargains. Dont get me wrong not everything is a bargain, and prices are shown without vat, but if you shop wisely you can make a killing, 28inch tvs inc vat for about £150, toys at christmas you will save an average of £1-£2 per game upwards,last year i picked up an aiwa cd cassette for £19 which is still in argos for £69.99 not bad ...  Read the complete review

Fancy a shopping spree? With a difference, well visit Freeport in Fleetwood, Lancashire. It's a massive designer village, the idea is they sell designer clothes and household items at less than half price. There are lots of bargains to be had. There are loads of high street shops and also designer shops, but everything is much less than the high street. Last time I visited they had a big theme featuring American classic cars, they also had a kids playground and plenty of places to eat. There is a large car and coach park, so parking isn't a problem. If you fancy going save up your money, leave your other half on Blackpool ...  Read the complete review

Freeport Shopping village is in Fleetwood, Lancashire, it is exactly what it says, a shopping village, the thing with Freeport is it is supposed to be a place were you can go and buy top high street name clothes at a knock down price. The shops inside the village are indeed very cheap compared to the high street, they also have a few places to eat and an adventure play area for kids as well as a few extra kiddies rides(they just have to put those in ). The shops are Next, BHS, Evans and numerous designer clothes, sports shops, toy shops, textiles, leather shops, music and video. I particularly like the shops which sell children's clothes, clothes made ...  Read the complete review