Bluewater

Bluewater bills itself as Europe's biggest shopping centre outside London. It is just on the edge of the British capital in Kent. It is a great big behemoth of a shopping centre, and at Christmas time it even includes a winter wonderland and a skating rink, so it is really one of those places that wants the whole family to come and hang out and be happy. It is still a relatively new concept for Britain, having huge out of town shopping centers, but as the recession bites, they are becoming more and more popular. Harrassed stressed parents can drive there, and get everything they need, essentially under one roof without ever having to walk outside except to get back to the car. There are over 300 stores, over 50 parks and over 13,000 free parking spaces, so it is difficult for you not to find your niche here.