Shopping Areas in Southampton in general

Southampton is large city mainly focused around the dock and the shipping that comes through to use it. It is located at the mouth of the river test. Thus due to its size and importance as one of the major cities in Hampshire, it has quite a few shopping areas and facilities. There are a few main areas near the centre of the city, which are West Quay, Shirley High Street and the city centre itself. West Quay is located in the city centre, but due to it size I have considered this a separate entity. West Quay is the main shopping site in the city, consisting of numerous shops, mainly fashion related, with a restaurant area at the top. Inside you can browse ...  Read the complete review

Well what can i say? I am a woman! I love shopping! I am always looking for somewhere better to shop but i think sometimes i forget to look close to home and see what's really around.. ** WEST QUAY ** West quay is a large shopping centre in the city centre offering over 100 stores. Some of the most popular ones being Marks and Spencers, John Lewis, New Look, Build a bear, Crabtree and Evelyn, The body shop, Apple store, Monsoon, Burton, Dorothy perkins, Evans, Wallis, Jane Norman and many more. WestQuay's Opening Hours Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 6pm Thursday: 9am - 8pm Friday - Saturday: 9am - 6pm Sunday: ...  Read the complete review

I am afraid to admit that I am one of these who get their pay in the bank and goes straight out to the shops! With this in mind, I would like to share with you my love for shopping in Southampton. Well Southampton is a large city on the south coast of England. Large city means large shopping area! It is home to no less than four shopping malls: West Quay, the Marlands Center, the Bargate Center and the East Gate Shopping Center. As well as these three malls, there is a sizeable outdoor shopping area. ***PARKING*** There is plenty of parking around the city and the fees are the same for all car parks. This is a price put down by the City ...  Read the complete review

I live in Southampton and although I think it’s a great place to live, it has hardly been the most exciting place for shopping. There are 2 smallish shopping malls, The Bargate Centre and the Marlands, which never appear to have a full quota of occupied shops in which to shop in. Above Bar is the pedestrian precinct, housing the bulk of your run of the mill stores such as BHS, Next, Woolies, Top Shop/Man, McD’s etc. Ocean Village, another white elephant is about to be re-developed in the next 6 weeks. 3-4 years ago, when Southern Newspapers moved out of their old building in the middle of Above Bar, it was decided by the powers that be, to build a ...  Read the complete review