I feel a little sorry for the Lowry Outlet Mall, but then again I also feel disappointed with it. It doesn’t help that it’s a really terrible piece of ‘architecture’ but with Salford Quays barely out of Pampers it’s not surprising a complex such as this is hardly thriving. I only make the trip here when I’ve visited either the Lowry or the Imperial War Museum North - I park here (it is of course free for four hours) then have a quick browse on my way back to the car. The interior itself isn’t entirely offensive, in fact it’s airy and light…the main problem is the lack of footfall. You can indeed pick up some great bargains (check out the discount Flannels store for pretty bonkers prices) if you’re prepared to spend a bit of time searching. The M & S store has some good finds also.
Thankfully the site contains the usual decent coffee stores (Costa and Coffee Republic) and the excellent Lime (the best thing to happen to the outlet in my opinion). It also houses yet another pizza express.
I guess the area has barely reached it’s potential - the views over the quays facing Old Trafford are superb - what a wonderful, unfulfilled waterfront we have on our doorstep.
The Lowry Theatre complex and IWMN are fantastic, but it will need something else to come along to really get this area started…and I guess that’s where Media City comes in. Given the scale of the BBC move here (and parts of the Quays are one huge construction site at the moment) I think the Lowry Outlet mall will survive and quite possibly diversify for the better.

What strikes you straight away is how empty this Mall is. This is good in one way, but unfortunately is indicative of how this Mall is failing. How the retailers manage to survive is beyond me. Most of the stuff on offer is out of date, and certainly a few seasons past.

There are some good shops here though - Karen Millen and Molton Brown for instance. I got good deals from both and also @Home had some great discounted duvet covers.

Don’t eat in the ‘Foodcourt’ though - expensive for what’s on offer. However, the ‘outside’ bar and restaurant Lime was fab for drinks and a bite to eat. If we had been in the mood we may have tried the Chinese Pond Quay too.

The Mall was clean (no customers to make it otherwise I suppose…) but we never saw any of the cleaners doing any work. The car park staff were a joy to deal with, but I couldn’t say the same for the security staff.

If you are visiting the Lowry theatre then this might be worth a visit - otherwise I can’t recommend it.

The Lowry Mall is a bit weird in that it's basically in the middle of nowhere. I've only ever been there because I wanted to go to the Lowry proper, to see either art or the theatre there.

When I think of shopping I do not think here. Having said that it seems perfectly pleasant.

It's difficult for the Lowry Outlet Village to compete when there is the monster that is the Trafford Centre just 10 minutes drive away.

What the Lowry does have is a Cinema that you won't have to queue endlessly to use, outlet stores (some good, some not), and a wonderful view outside of the Imperial War Museum. The Lowry is opposite so you can also pop in and look at the art.

For the actual shopping, I can't honestly say it is amazing although Marks, Molton Brown and Claires has good bargains. But it is worth a visit as it is close to so many other significant landmarks.

The Lowry Outlet Mall is a small center of shops offering up to 50% off high street prices. There is also a multiplex cinema showing the latest blockbusters. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed when I went here as there wasn't as many shops as I anticipated. Although, there were 2 silver linings for me - 2 fantastic craft shops. One is paper mill, where you can fill up an A4 box with as much card and paper as you can fit in it for £5, or an A5 box for £3.99. The other shop was crammed full of all types of papercraft and cardmaking stuff, with Anita's xmas peel-offs for 99p buy one get one free (so I stocked up for my xmas cards!). There were bargains galore all over both shops, so I would visit again just for them! The dining area wasn't brilliant, most of it was closed and the selection was naff - Burger King or chips. Great.

The cinema is pretty impressive. Last time I went The Simpsons Movie was showing and they had a full size replica of the Simpsons living room in the foyer!! It was a bit expensive at around £6 per ticket though.

You also get free parking if you make a purchase in any of the shops, you just have to get your car park ticket stamped.

The Lowry outlet is a small complex of discount stores, restaurants, cafes and a cinema.
The place is very rarely busy, and, if you're prepared to have a good root around, there are bargains to be had, making this a rewarding shopping experience.
Remember to get your ticket validated when you make a purchase to get free parking.

the lowry outlet mall has discounts of upto 50% off high street prices all year round. as well as the many shops to chose from there is a multi-screen cinema, restaurants & cafes, a gym & leisure club & even a senior tea dance. during the school summer holidays there are various activities such as circus skills to keep the kids occupied. there is free parking for upto 4 hours, or 6 hours if seeing a film or dining. it is a great place to go shopping with a friend & to 'do' lunch.