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Compliment annie_d (04-10-2008) •••••

Could be 5 stars through the week and 1 star at the weekend. It varies that much.
Very busy on Sats, too busy to visit. Good exercise though dodging everyone.
Weekdays and evenings can be relaxed fun though strolling along. Especially Barton Square. Like being in Italy.

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Compliment sophierxox (04-10-2008) ••••

I love it here, so much to do, and the food is great! So much variety, and the cinema is pretty big too, love it! you can spend a day just shopping.. there is also laser quest here so you can get up to so much. its great

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Compliment perfectopenguin (01-10-2008) ••••

The Trafford Centre is great, as long as its not Christmas or Sale time!!!
The centre is great for shoes and clothes but lacks the quirky little gift shops you might find in a town centre.
Its is easy to get round, extremely clean and well maintained and indoors which is a definate bonus in this country!
Food choice is excellent from Mcdonalds, Sandwich shops to Chinese and Indian Restaurants - something for every taste and budget.
Other facities include a play centre, cinema and little buggy cars for the kids!

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Compliment sithlordadam (24-09-2008) ••••

there eally is something or everyone at the trafford center and you can easilly pick up whatever you want from there!!! it really does encompass all shops you could require and also has some wonderful restaurants and bars in there. not only that it has a multi screen cinema located in there too so tyou really can spend a whole day there

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Compliment duckman (22-09-2008) •••••

can’t complain at all about this place apart from traffic especially at xmas but on the whole you can spend the day here quite easily. great for food, cinema and shopping second to none.

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Compliment amberbunny (20-09-2008) •••••

All the big stores are here but it is so noisy this must be due to poor design as bluewater and lakeside are much quieter and nicer

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Compliment nannybonk (19-09-2008) •••••

I never go into Manchester City Centre anymore. It is so much easier to get to the Trafford Centre, it is easy to get to from most places in Trafford/Manchester. I have always found a parking place, although on a Saturday on the run up to Christmas it could be quite far away. It is open until 10pm during the week, 8pm on Saturday evenings and 6pm on Sunday - Great if you realise you needed something after 4pm when most other shops are shut.

The food is great too. We often go to the Trafford Centre on dates as there are loads of choices and you can go to the cinema or spend a bit of time in the arcade area afterwards. LOVE IT!!

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Compliment Sair (29-08-2008) •••••

If there’s a way that you can get to Manchester town centre then do that instead. Where as there are lots of shops here and they are all indoors, the place is usually rammed and there is no parking. It always seems to be dull lit and most of the shops are just smaller versions of those in Manchester. The food is just a typical shopping centre food court and there usualy aren’t enough seats. It also is a nightmare to get to when it’s busy as it gets really congested on the m60. Even on a quiet week day it just seems to lack light and life. Do yourself a favour and go into Manchester instead where there’s more choice bigger shops and a much better atmosphere.

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Compliment lunalara (26-08-2008) ••••

POSITIVE reasons I shop at the Trafford Centre:

Free Parking

Kids coupe cars (but be prepared to pay A LOT)

Vivienne Westwood Accessories

John Lewis’ excellent baby change facilities

Only place I can find Rigby and Peller bras in Manchester

Excuse to pop to Krispy Kreme across the road after

However, I’ve never really walmed to this place. I’m quite happy trampling the cobbled streets of Manchester town centre to do my shopping in the pouring rain. I know the Trafford Centre has the advantages listed above but I can think of numerous reasons against it too…

The NEGATIVES:

Claustrophobic despite its massive size

Packed full of gangs/groups of squeaky voiced, indecently dressed, foul mouthed little girls and boys

The shear volume of scallies and chavs, you’ll be seeing Burberry print when you close your eyes

Total lack of unique independents, it’s SO generic and uninspiring

All the orange faced cosmetic women

Tacky surroundings sap you of any sense of taste, time and enthusiasm for life

Pram/buggy rage is rife

The list goes on

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Compliment kayke_dee (28-07-2008) •••••

great opening hours. those late night 10pm closes help you shy away from the murder of weekend shoppers. Great selection of shops. could quite easily spend 2 hours in Selfridges dept store alone! nice to see shops that you dont find in other malls such as miss sixy, diesel these are nomally only available through smaller off-chains such as tucci, bank. Mango and aldo are my favourites stores and both are found here. The next place to me those stores are available are leeds and york, so its great that they are both there under 1 roof. The only thing i would comment on is the lack of seating aroung the complex. Seating in the eating areas. but not populatesd very well else where. not a problem for me but it takes a while to get around, may not be ideal for the elderly etc..

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Compliment Paulo Costaferrata (23-07-2008) •••••

It’s huge. Just getting there and into the complex is confusing enough - it is indeed like a town of it’s own. I went here again last weekend with guests up on a visit. I make the trip to the Trafford Centre bi-annual. Anything more regular would probably be the end of me. I have a bit of a like/hate (never love) relationship with this monolithic shopping cathedral. I’ve admittedly had pleasant evenings strolling through seemingly 12,000 stores (all pretty much the same chains you see in everywhere uk), the busy hum of evening shopping is somewhat soothing.
I’ve had other times however when a mental meltdown is mere minutes away and I have to leave the place quick like.
The collection of restaurants here are surprisingly good - give or take a few fast food joints there are some top notch family restaurants (the likes of Giraffe); the new Great Hall (including Carluccio’s and Pesto); the Orient section (containing probably the best eateries in the Trafford Centre with local names such as Yang Sing and Tampopo represented.
All a little expensive for what you’re ultimately getting but if you view this as an occasional visit then it can be fairly enjoyable.
Selfridge’s have their second Manchester store here and that is always good for an hours perusal - the food section in here is well thought out if not a tad pricey.

They’ve recently opened a 200,000sq foot extension called Barton Square: this contains mainly home wares stores and in true Trafford Centre 'Classy’ style it is supposed to represent an Italian Piazza with attached Bell tower for authenticity. This probably pushes the TC back nearer the top of largest malls in the country.
The vast car park is reputedly the safest in the country, getting out of it can be a little daunting however…I’ve lost count at the amount of times I’ve ended up traversing Trafford park.

A short while ago a huge indoor ski slope (Chill Factor E) opened across from here, then even more recently one of the largest indoor golf courses opened slap bang next to Dome - Paradise Island…which actually looks like a whole load of fun.

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Compliment tallytofty (16-07-2008) ••••

Seems to have lost its initial appeal since it first opened however still gives a whole days worth of stuff to do for all the family. Situated off the motorway to Trafford it has ample parking (that much you are very capable of losing your car!)

The site is absolutely huge and comprises of a large amount of shops as well as a massive indoor food area, its own cinema etc

The shops cater for numerous clientelle offering a wide range of mens/womens/childrens/household names to suit your needs. There is nearly always a good bargain to be had even if its on something you don’t really need.. but have to have anyway!

After trekking what seems miles up and down the centre there are many areas you can take a break, have a coffee and relax your feet. A popular spot is the huge fountain that performs different spectacles you can watch as you enjoy your mocha.

If shopping isn’t your thing you can visit for other reasons - watching a film in the cinema, visiting for an evening meal etc. There are a huge range of different style restaurants/cafes on offer that are open till late (just like the centre itself)

There is a live stage situated within the food area which can offer live entertainment on specific days, if not when you visit there is a large screen that advertises/plays numerous things throughout the day. Above the food area is a specially crafted ceiling that represents night and day through special lighting. Fantastic to watch as you are eating and a great way to distract the kids! There is a play area for the children to visit right next to the food complex so you can enjoy your meal as they burn off energy.

There is a lot to say about the trafford centre so I have probably missed most out but definitely go see for yourselves as its a must do.

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Compliment tommpy (05-07-2008) •••••

its a brilliant place to go shopping and a cinema a lot of bars arcade and much more

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Compliment Dominogirl (23-06-2008) •••••

Can you say massive? Everything you need in this huge mall, shops, food, places for the kids and so much more! TC as it is known is a 3 mile walk from start to finish, there are over 230 stores and over 60 restaurants to choose from as well as the usual fast food chains! This place is always busy and is open until 10pm nightly. What more could you ask for? The areas are clean and tidy and the scenery as you walk round is brilliant!

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Compliment angiebaby4 (23-06-2008) •••••

Absolutely amazing place to go, I travel 80 miles each year to do my Christmas shopping there.

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Compliment harleyboy (18-06-2008) ••••

shopping shopping shopping. fantastic place, clean tidy. anything you wish to buy you can find under 1 roof, plenty of eating places inside whether you want fast food ie mcdonalds, kfc burger king, sandwich bars or a pub lunch . chinese , indian thai or a 3 course meal. suitable for all ages and wheelchair users. shop til you drop

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Compliment geraldmcgow (12-03-2008) •••••

I think the Trafford Centre is one of those places people tend to love or hate.

What’s to love? The range of shops. Everything under one roof (handy if Manchester’s weather is having one of its off days). Plenty of places to eat/drink after a hard day’s assault of one’s credit card. Loads of car-parking spaces, all free. Cinema. You are free to do your shopping without being stopped by charity workers, Big Issue sellers or market researchers or having to dodge gangs of youths hanging around looking for people to annoy.

What’s to hate? Public transport links to the TC are poor, to say the least: there’s no rail link or Metrolink (what were the GMPTE thinking of!!?), so the car really is your best bet. The sales crowds are unbearable, as are the pre-xmas ones; whatever you do, don’t go to the TC on Saturday or Sunday in November/December - it just ain’t worth the stress.

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Compliment aLii (30-12-2007) ••••

I really really really dislike the Trafford Centre, and always have. My *only* reason to go there is the Apple Store, but even that isn't much of a reason now that there's also one in the Arndale Centre.

Unfortunately I was convinced that it might be worthwhile attending the Boxing Day sales here in 2007. Big Big mistake. It was nigh-on impossible to park (there were no spots left, so you had to drive around in circles for an hour or so hoping to luck upon a space - thankfully I wasn't driving). Then when I got inside the place was so busy that you couldn't move. It was a terrible experience.

To be fair it's not normally like that, and you can normally find parking really easily. That doesn't make me like the place any more though. It's full of the same shops that you can find in Manchester city centre, but more expensive. Wow.

I'd go to Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village 99 times out of 100 over this place.

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Compliment nomist (19-12-2007) •••••

This is the biggest shopping centre in the entire europe. It has all the high street shops under one roof, restuarants, cinemas, a massive parking space. It's about a half an hour on the bus from manchester city centre and it is very well known as a place to spot various celebrities especially premiership footballers and actors and actresses from hollyoaks and emmerdale. Highly recommended for any shop-a-holic

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Compliment TrendyChorlton (16-12-2007) ••••

The Trafford Centre could be it’s own little town on the outskirts of Manchester…it really is that big. First timers may struggle to navigate themselves around, and the maps aren’t especially helpful. Or maybe that’s my bad map reading skills? Anyway, there is every shop you need here and I would rather go here than Market Street in town any day. The only downsides are the lack of independent shops (you wont find anything unique here that you couldn’t find in any other town/city in the country) and the preening peacocks who walk around like the Beckhams. It’s easy to get to as well so thumbs up.

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Compliment anna_x (13-12-2007) •••••

The Trafford Centre is a huge American style complex. It has everything you need and hours can easily be lost here. As well as every high street shop you can think of the Trafford Centre has a huge selection of restaurants including a large pizza hut and a lovely Chinese called Cathay Dim Sum. There is also a selection of bars, a multiplex cinema, arcades and a laser quest. The décor of the complex is very ornate with huge pillars and water fountains. The layout is very easy to follow with the shops set over two floors and the restaurants in a separate area. The Trafford Centre can be a bit of a nightmare during sales when it gets so busy and hot you can end up feeling quite faint.

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Compliment vicks276 (12-11-2007) •••••

The Trafford Center is a massive shopping center located in Trafford Park. Its got probably every shop you can think of and there's so much going on. Its got a multiplex cinema, arcade (with bumper cars!), bowling alley, bars, restaurants, takeaways, a million and one shops (including 3 department stores - Debenhams, John Lewis and Selfridges) and apparently an ice rink is being built! The decor is stunning, with marble floors, statues, crystal chandeliers and big fountains. The most impressive bit of all is the Orient, the food court where all the bars, restaurants, takeaways and the arcade is. It's themed like the Titanic, a massive boat front where the stage is and a huge screen, and the ceiling is painted to look like the sky, with little lights in it to look like stars. There are thousands of parking spaces, so its best to try and remember which shop you came in at, or you might lose your car! There are also great things surrounding the Trafford Center, like a Frankie & Benny's restaurant, Costco, a big hotel, a golf driving range and a massive Asda. But if you can't find what you want in the Trafford Center, it probably doesn't exist!!

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Compliment sarah_hotpink (08-08-2007) •••••

lots going on at the trafford centre. lots of shops, especially good if looking for gifts. lots of celeb book signings, fashion shows, a cinema, lots of places to eat & drink all under one roof. there is a play area where your can place your children while you shop in peace! there is also an ice rink being constructed! you have to go at least once in your lifetime!

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