It seems as though over the years, The Royals has became a mere shell of it's former existance, and…read morethere are only a few shops of note left now, such as Debenhams, Boots, Waterstones, TK Maxx, and.that's about it. When The Royals opened up you had 3 floors of shops, and places to eat, now all that is left is a small cafe area in the centre of the ground floor and a couple of shops. The shops that are there though are popular, and contain a good selection of merchandise, everything from clothing to entertainment, (GAME have also opened up a small store over the Christmas period, which I'm hoping will stay there). The space between the shops is very wide, so it's always easy to walk around, and you won't be knocking into people accidently. There is also a strong security presence, though the security usually only seems to be monitoring the front entrance, which is a bit concerning.

Small shopping centre. Big Debenhams, Primark and Boots. Selection of smaller shops including new…read moreGame shop. Parking next to but one of the busiest car parks in Southend.

I've been to rrrrr...R Havens..! This departmental store at…read moreHamlet Court Road is rather unique! A little old fashion kind of departmental store. Hence I've never set foot inside until today! I thought I will give it a go since the display windows indicating that there are many utensil items are on sale! Pleasantly surprise with the store inside. Quite a lot of cooking, food serving, and decorating items. I enjoy cooking, this definitely will be the place where I will look for things I need for my kitchen! I am glad and pleased that non of the staffs followed me while I was taking my time browsing around the store. (Hate it when someone is "keep an eye" on you while you do the shopping!). But from my observation, staffs are friendly and keen to help if you are specifically looking for something. Lot of decorating items some grannies might like, but maybe not for the younger generation! But good place to shop for house warming gifts I reckon!

One of the few remaining old fashioned giftware and interior shops left in the area. They have been…read morein Hamlet Court Road for donkeys years and can supply virtually any type of ornament or gift you can ever want. If you need a present for someone who is hard to please go to Havens and you'll find something! Worth a visit even if you don't need a gift just to have a browse at the wonderful displays.

an upmarket suit hire and to buy store with designer ranges of shirts and some womens clothing, but…read moremainly menswear. clothing does cater for the older man though, but some nice la coste shirts to be found too. staff are very helpful and courteous, using the professional manner you would expect from this kind of store. can be pricey, but good quality suits for sale and hire, and measured up to fit you too.

From the owner: Southend's original family-run department store offering personal customer service and high quality…read moreproducts. Visit us for clothing, shoes, accessories, gifts and homeware.

Went here the other day for the first time since it has reopened after refurbishment. It looks…read moregreat but there are not many new shops there yet. Argos is still there and Wilkinsons which has been extended, and there is a big New Look. It looks like there will be more shops to follow as there were big 'Next' signs on one of the empty shops. I'm sure that people will start going there once the shops come, especially now as it is under cover. Apparently parking is free on Sundays so that is something to consider when wondering where to park in Southend!

Looks a lot better now but seems very empty. New Next store opening soon. Don't know how in…read moreeconomic environment. Otherwise selection of Argos, Wilkinson, Wimpy and a few others. Could do with a lot more.

This is not just a review, this is an M&S review.sorry, I couldn't resist…read more M&S is a very large shop on 2 floors, mostly catering to women's clothing, but also stocking men and children's clothing too. The ground floor is pretty much all overpriced food, (the same stuff you can get in Tesco for like half the price, because it's not just food, it's M&S food, as if that's some sort of special food). The food however is very clearly labelled, and well planned out, though some of the aisles are a bit close to each other, but not overly close that you can't get around. The top floor caters for clothing, which in contrast to the food isn't that bad priced, (especially underwear), though of course the fashion items are very costly. Also featured is a cafe area where you can rest to eat and drink, and the food is pretty nice, if a bit on the expensive side. The staff are friendly and helpful, and will help you any way they can. The shop also features a large lift for disabled access, though it is a bit out of the way, at the far end of the store.

This store has undergone a major refurbishment in the last year or so. It has separated the…read moredownstairs into more distinctive areas, with women's clothing including 'per una' at the front of the store, and the food department at the back. The food area is now laid out better and it is easier to find what you want. There are also tills fro those with only a basket to speed up service, although it is still sometimes a little slow. There is a lift and escalator up to the first floor which has women's underwear and accessories, men's clothing and a small eange of children's clothing. It also has a larger cafe and customer services. The cafe is often very full but has good wheelchair / buggy access. The tables are very close to each other but it is usually possible to find a space.

excellent value for money and a great custmer service too, with friendly staff who are happy to…read morehelp you.

Great prices and the best place for knickers since C&A moved out of the UK. Fashionable clothes in…read morea range of sizes and good quality to boot. A wide range of underwear for all the family that withstands washing well. Great sales and well worth a look if you need accessories as they are well made and inexpensive. Well worth a look!

Great shop for fashionable quality items at a decent price. This shop is a reasonable size for the…read moretown, and stocks mostly women's clothes although there is a small section of men's clothing and accessories. It is mostly good for staple items such as knickers and socks but does also have quite a good range of jeans and t-shirts. Don't forget to use your nus card if you are a student for a 10% discount.

some fabulous clothing xread more