Shopping Areas in Luton

Luton is the biggest town in Bedfordshire but unfortunately does not have the best shopping in the county. The biggest shopping area in the town is undoubtedly The Arndale Centre. When built this was the largest shopping Mall in Europe but this is no longer the case and the mall has fallen a great deal from the dizzy heights of when it was first built! Although you can find the normal high street brands such as Debenhams, Tesco, River Island and Next the shopping centre does not offer anything out of the ordinary. The Arndale is a decent place for everyday items but for that special outfit you are best spending £20 on a train to London! Luton also ...  Read the complete review

As I?m travelling in from Hertfordshire, the first shopping area that I come across in Luton is a small retail park very close to the airport. Like similar retail parks around the Country, this one has stores that sell electrical equipment, toys, sofas and curtains. I have to admit that I?ve only had occasion to use it once, and even then the electrical shop didn?t have what I was looking for! No, I have to admit that I certainly wouldn?t come to Luton purely to shop at this retail park! The main shopping centre, however, based in and around the large, shiny Arndale centre, is an entirely different ...  Read the complete review

The Arndale Centre is a large indoor shopping centre located in the centre of Luton. The Arndale covers a large area of square footage and is generally based on the single level with most shops you would expect from a modern shopping centre. ~Where is it? As previously mentioned, central Luton. Only a few minutes walk from both the Bus and Train Station. For those driving, the car park holds well over 2000. Also for those overseas readers who will be desperate to come to the Arndale after my review, they will be pleased to know that the airport (London Luton) is only 10 minutes ...  Read the complete review