Well, this is pretty much your typical innercity pub. Actually, it sort of felt a bit more like a…read moregastro pub than anything. Yeah, look, I guess it was okay, but in a way it never really blew my mind, not like some of the other pubs that I have been to.

My Favourite Shopping complex ever, Its got enough to feed…read moreyou for a month (If you buy a lot obviously)

These sell very nice clothes for that special occasion but are quite expensive…read more The clothes are excellant quality and the staff very helpful in helping you with that special outfit whether for a wedding or another event. The changing rooms are very spacious and shop is very well laid out.

The East Midlands Designer Outlet formerly known as McArthur Glen is located next to M1 junction…read more28, near to Sutton-in-Ashfield. It's a reasonably-sized shopping centre, which is partly under cover and geared towards stores which offer predominantly discounted goods (though the shops are somewhat more upmarket than Poundstretcher et al). There is plenty of car parking, but public transport options are slightly limited due to the out-of-town location. Facilities are very good and the overall impression is of a well-run centre that is not overwhelming in terms of size. There is a varied mix of stores, with a bias towards clothes and gift shops. Overall, an excellent place to head for if shopping for a birthday or Christmas, though perhaps not quite large enough for a full-on Saturday shopping session!

Fosse Park is large out of town retail park close to Leicester. It is easily accessible from the M1…read moreand M69 motorways or about 15 minutes from Leicester city center. I worked in the Fosse Park Next for nearly 2 years so I know the place very well. There are about 20 large clothes stores including M&S, Next, River Island and plenty of electrical and home stores as well as a large Asda. Parking is free, but at busy times it can be difficult to find a space. At Christmas and sale times people can be seen abandoning their cars on the approach roads to the park! In all well worth a visit if you dont want the hassle of the city center, with all the shops you will need.

Fosse Park is an out of town shopping park close to the M69 and M1 making it accessible to get to…read more There is a large 24 hour Asda store with a large car park but be aware that it does get really busy, especially at weekends. There is also an Asda Petrol station with pay at pump and a carwash. In the main area of Fosse Park there are quite a good range for of shops like Dorothy Perkins, BHS, GAP, Monsoon, Boots, Marks and spencer. The opening hours are good and on Sundays most shops there don't close until 5pm which is gretat There is also quite a large food court with a McDonals, KFC, Pizza Hut, Druckers, sandwich bar etc but it gets really busy and you will struggle to get a table sometimes. The large carpark gets very full up at the weekend so avoid peak times. On the plus side, the car park is free. Cross the road near BHS and you get to the furniture/electrical part of Fosse Park where you will find shops like PC World, Argos, Harveys. You can spend a good day at Fosse Park without heading into Leicester city centre and having the expense of car parking.

We ordered 3 carpets from Downtown Grantham…read more The first one was fitted a couple of months ago and is fine. The second one came a couple of weeks ago and after fitting we could tell that they had fitted a cheap underlay rather than the better quality more expensive one that we had been charged for, had to have the carpet taken up and the correct underlay fitted but the carpet isn't as well fitted now as the first one. The third carpet was due to be fitted tomorrow on the stairs. This evening Downtown called to cancel and reschedule for the end of next week. As we had removed the stair carpet today in preparation we now have 8 days with exposed gripper rods on the stairs. With 2 dogs and a child this is a real cause for concern. Very disappointed with Downtown service and needless to say the 3rd carpet will be the final one we ever purchase from Downtown, will be looking elsewhere for the remaining ones that we need.

Oh dear where do I start bought a small sofa cost£800 not cheap within weeks the back cushion had…read moretotally collapsed took several phone calls to get someone to even come out and have a look the gentleman agreed that it was faulty this was back in November still waiting for new back cushion now mid February,only thing is now bottom cushions now going same way have written to store manager keep getting fobbed off well we aren't going away something needs to be done, sofa still only 6 months old please don't waste your money after service care absolutely non existence it's we've had your money and tuff luck , come on downtown do the right thing come and collect sofa and give us full refund that we are asking for.

TERRIBLE PARKING ARRANGEMENTS. Have to pay at some random spot in the shopping area to leave, can't…read morepay any other way. Causes traffic and messes everything up

Springfields is a smart and modern shopping centre on the outskirts of Spalding…read more I have visited it many times but there are no variety of stores. When Springfields Shopping Centre was built, it could only house retailers selling older discounted stock. It's a great place if you love clothes and shoes, but apart from that, it has nothing more to offer. Several of the eating places (Burger King, Fresh, Ice Cream Kiosk) have closed down. The Garden Centre Restaurant remains but can be a bit expensive. The Gardner Arms has changed management and it's service altered for the worse. That was a while ago now so it may have improved. To conclude. Springfields is great to buy clothes and shoes from. It is not the place to browse for passtime or a day out.

There are two of these shops in the East Midlands, this one in Shepshed near Loughborough and the…read moreother in Ilkeston (Derbyshire). Both are fairly close to the M1 and have good parking. The Shepshed one is well sized and offers a good range of ladies and mens clothing. You want find cutting edge fashion in here and most of the lines are aimed at middle age upwards. However if you are after a suit/outfit for a wedding or other occasion it's well worth a visit as you can pick up some real bargains. On my last visit I saw a pretty tasty, well cut dark pin stripe suit for £30! If you are a bloke who's usually seen in jeans and t-shirt and need a budget suit for that one off occasion you can't go wrong! For the more adventurous there are an entertaining amount of almost psychedelic patterned and coloured casual jackets - great for your inner dandy'! Its also very handy for outdoor clothing, fleeces, waterproofs etc. Womenswear is not quite as exciting but my partner managed to pick up a very nice evening dress last year for £20 possibly a Klass There is also a small furniture department with some nice pieces, though the prices are not as good as the clothing. Upstairs boasts an adequate range of house and kitchen wear prices range from budget to reasonable. There is also a nicely sized cafe that serves hot meals and drinks. However like a lot of backwoods places in small towns they stop serving meals at 2pm hot sandwhiches and chips are avalible up until 4pm though. The car park is on the other side of the street to the mill so be careful when crossing!

Went to visit the branch of Edinburgh Woollen Mill, which is inside Armstrong's Mill…read more Unfortunately there is no access for people like my wife, who is confined to a wheelchair. Only 4 or 5 steps, and a small chair lift is provided for the less disabled. Come on, this is the 21st century, get a ramp fitted.