Looking to splash the cash or in need of some retail therapy? Hampshire is home to a number of shopping centres offering big brands, places to eat and an enjoyable shopping experience whatever the weather. Whether you are looking for a day out with the girls, a destination for Christmas shopping or big brands at discounted prices, Hampshire’s shopping centres have it all.
Hampshire is home to city centre shopping malls, out of town centres and a premium outlet shopping centre by the coast.
Located on the South Coast in the maritime city of Portsmouth is the UK’s only waterfront outlet shopping centre, Gunwharf Quays. Here you can shop over 90 famous brands including Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss, as well has enjoy a bite to eat in one of over 30 different restaurants, bars and cafes. Plan a day out or book a room in a nearby hotel and enjoy what Gunwharf Quays has to offer.
Head into the heart of Portsmouth and you’ll find Cascades Shopping Centre. This centre offers an enjoyable shopping experience with ample parking. You’ll find well know high street brands as well as coffee shops and places to grabs a bite to eat.
Westquay Shopping Centre in Southampton is a shoppers dream. Enjoy two floors of popular high street brands including John Lewis, Marks and Spencers, Apple, Lush, Zara and many more. On the third floor you’ll find an array of top restaurants. Step just outside of the main Westquay Shopping Centre and you’ll find Westquay Watermark. This additional extension offers an abundance of top named restaurants and is home to Showcase Cinema de Lux.
Just up the main shopping street from Westquay is the Marlands Shopping Centre. This centre is home to a number of popular shops such as The Disney Store and Wed2B Southampton as well as a choice of places to eat.
Situated in the historic city of Winchester the Brooks Shopping Centre houses some big brands including Primark, Argos, TK Maxx, New Look and HMV as well as some smaller independent shops and cafes. The centre is in walking distance from the historic High Street, Winchester Cathedral and famous restaurants such as The Ivy Winchester Brassiere and Rick Steins.
Festival Place in Basingstoke is jammed pack full of much loved high street names. You’ll find over 200 shops ranging from clothing, shoes, accessories, homeware, toys and electronics. The adjoining car park offers plenty of parking and if you want to make a day of it there are a number of eateries within the centre plus a 10 screen cinema.
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the towns and cities, Hampshire’s out of town shopping centres offer the same high street brands in quieter locations.
Whitely Shopping Centre near Fareham is an outdoor shopping centre with all the High Street brands you love. The centre offers ample parking, over 30 restaurants and is home to Cineworld Cinema and Rock Up an indoor climbing attraction that the kids will love!
On the outskirts of Portsmouth you’ll find Port Solent. This unique centre is home to a number of small independent shops a handful of larger well known outdoor brands. In the evenings the centre comes to live with a number of bars and restaurants open until late, plus a 6 screen Odeon Cinema.
For more information about where to shop in Hampshire take a look at our guide to shopping in Hampshire.
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