Not worth the bus journey! (Royal Quays Outlet Centre)

Member Name: lozzy_princess

Product:	Royal Quays Outlet Centre
Date:	04/08/08 (44 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Wide selection of shops, nicely decorated.

Disadvantages: Uninteresting, Americanized style shopping,

The Royal Quays outlet centre having recently recieved a refurb seems to be also experiencing a renewed interest from the public, however I feel this shall be short lived as still the centre offers very little I can find of interest!

The decor has of course improved greatly, however there remains a certain dullness around the place. I can only really place this as lack of atmosphere, it is an impersonal place, closer to the American mega malls than anything else, and this is highly problematic for me and my friends, we would much prefer a wander around the nearby North Shields than the Royal Quays.

The stores arew varied in what they sell, however all remain main stream, Next, Marks and Spencers. These stores are also however available in Newcastle a mere 30 minute bus journey away, and along with many others, the offers in the outlet centre aren't that immense, and so I often find myself choosing Newcastle instead of the Royal Quays anyway.

It is a good attempt at an outlet centre, however as I have said the place could do with some personality, some individual touches, a move away from the steel identicle stores, away from the obvious and widely available choice of stores, and a move towards something a little different!

Summary: Severly lacking in atmosphere!