Lowry Outlet Mall, Manchester

whilst it is not the Trafford centre, the lowery is a good base to explore the imperial war museum old trafford football ground and has a fantastic coffee shop in the coffee republic. a large, if somewhat chaotic, marks and spencer outlet and a great place for black and decker tools at good prices. There is also a chance to view L S Lowery's pictures in the theatre and gallery. Not just matchstick men, and the theatre itself is comfortable well run and has some fine shows/events. but if you just want to look at thousand of different shops selling the same stuff at inflated prices you can always go to the Trafford centre after all.

As others have said, the range of shops in the Lowry Outlet Mall is not as good as you might be expecting. It seems like a mixed bag of small retailers, many of whom are halfway between the main high street stores and pound shops.

The main thing you'll see on sale here is last season's leftover clothing, in the sizes that didn't sell out. End-of-line books might interest you. The eating area is dull and clinical-feeling, with no interesting food on offer.

Despite being pitched as an 'outlet mall' a lot of the pricing is not super-cheap. There are only a handful of bargain shops, and some stores, such as the Cadbury's shop, have a nice range of stuff but at more or less the same price you'd expect to pay anywhere else.

However if you're willing to hunt around, there are bargains to be found, things that you may well actually want. I found a couple of little items I'm pretty happy with, which is what I've given it 3 stars for.

Another thing on the plus side is that parking is free if you buy something, and it tends to be less busy than the fairly nearby Trafford Centre.

This cinema has the most comfortable seats of all the cinemas I have been to.

The viewing area is an ideal size, not too big and not too small.

But most of all are the seats.. u do not feel cramped and there is plenty of legroom like they say on an airline.

The seats are spaced well and no “head” will get in ur way.
The sound is superb and with the volume u do not get disturbed by the eeks and creeks from the other viewers….and u can whisper to the person next to u!!

They sell a wide range of snacks.. the usual popcorn and drinks.

They provide free parking in the car park if u go to see a film there.

U can also do some shopping if u arrive early…. something to keep u occupied!!!

I dont actually like this shopping centre at all. So much money and effort has gone in to making it look great but the shops arent up to much inside. its easy route of trams and across from the lowry teatre, but theres nothing really going for it.
The Molton Brown store is probably the only decent thing in there.

The Lowry Outlet Mall has the potential to be fantastic but it just fails to deliver. On a positive it is so much better than when it first opened.

Good shops include, Marks & Spencers, Nike, Karen Millen, Molton Brown, Flannels. There is a great craft shop on the top floor.

I’ve never eaten in here as nothing takes my fancy so I’m unable to comment. The Lowry outlet mall also houses the Red Cinema, also known as Vue.

You can park for free with any purchase/cinema ticket, but you need to get your parking ticket validated before leaving, ask in the shop where you made a purchase.

The best thing about the Lowry Outlet is the red cinema. The Lowry has struggled to get and when it did, keep big named brands in the centre. The cinema is best because you can always see the main films with the comfort of not waiting in much of a queue; the prices are under a fiver and there’s hardly anyone in them. The car park is not free but by watching a film you get your parking ticket automatically validated. So even if you don’t buy anything in store and you have been in for over an hour. Why not go watch a film and you are getting a free film for the privilege. It’s also a go way to park your car and have a short 5 minute walk to go to Old Trafford if you going to watch the footy.

I was really looking forward to visiting the Lowry outlet mall, from the tv adverts it looked like a really good place to shop, unfortunately it didnt live up to my expectations. The area has great potential, loads of room and great surroudings but it just hasnt been used. I eventually found the entrance to the car park, was a bit of a chore though, I wouldnt have liked to get here without a car, I can imagine it would be a bit tricky. On entering, I found that there werent that many shops at all and the ones that are there arent that good, this place doesnt even come close to the trafford centre

The Lowry Outlet Mall is a discount shopping centre lying directly opposite the Lowry theatre complex. It contains a few well-known shops such as Marks & Spencers and Past Times as well as many lesser known stores selling clothes, shoes and a variety of other gifts. It also has a food court and an 8-screen Vue cinema.

Unless you’re visiting the Lowry itself, I wouldn’t bother making a special visit here. It always seems to be pretty quiet and as many of the shops are quite small, it also has a fairly limited selection compared to the Trafford Centre or central Manchester.

It has a car park that whistles when it’s windy though…

The Lowry Outlet Mall does not hold much of an attraction to me. Having visited on a number of occasions I don’t feel the range of shops justifies the fuss that is made about it. There are not many well-known stores here, and I’ve never really found a fantastic bargain. A couple of the shops that make it worthwhile are the Nike Factory Store, Marks and Spencer’s and the Cadbury Shop. There is also a cinema here, which is one of the biggest attractions for me.

One bonus to the Lowry is the car park. It is pretty enormous and comes with the unusual benefit of four hours free parking with any purchase at any store, or with a trip to the cinema.

There are a few buses that run here, but not many. This could be improved. A few minutes walk away is the metrolink stop, which runs along the Eccles line.

There is a small selection of restaurants to the rear of the Mall, and a food court with several fast food and healthy eating places.

The Mall is opposite the new Lowry Art Gallery, which means you could easily spend a day shopping, looking around the Gallery and exploring the newly renovated Salford Quays.

This place doesn’t have anything interesting in it apart from a food court and Cadbury shop. There’s a lot of very small shops selling things you don’t really need such as granny clothes, candles and plates. You would probably spend about 45 minutes in here at most. However it doesn’t get too busy which is good and it is pretty clean. About 70% of the shops are privately owned and not very well known brands. The Cadbury shop is definitely worth a visit if your nearby, there’s not many around in the north west and they sell chocolate at slightly cheaper than a normal shop as they come in bulk packs. Not been in the cinema so cant comment on that.

A beautiful shop with wonderful goodies, the only trouble is the assistants pounce on you when you go in. I want to browse my self, but it was too high pressure for me and i left without buying anything. I had gone in for some heavenly gingerliliy smellies. I will do it online, less hassle.

I hate this place with a passion! The only good thing is that it has a Cadbury’s outlet, the odd candle shop and the RED cinema.

Apart from that it could burn to the ground and I wouldn’t be seriously concerned or loose any sleep.

As an “Outlet Mall” AKA the out of date rubbish that wouldn’t sell at full price in the normal stores you may find something you like…. however, I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you!!

Do you need tat as a gift for someone you don’t like? YES you shout? Quick get in the car and drive to the Lowry Outlet Mall just off the M602 in Manchester!!

Either that or have a look in the loft there is probably something equally as exciting up there.

I’m not a fan of this place to be honest. I found it a nightmare to get to and although there are signs alot arent visible until the last minute when in a city like Manchester sudden lane changes aren’t really possible!
It is in a lovely location however, Salford Quays is beautiful. Some really nice apartments and business blocks here as well as the Lowry Theatre and of course the Quays.
The Outlet Mall itself is really nice inside, it is smaller than I expected but does have quite a few shops. It is the shops that are the problem for me though, whilst obviously it is a matter of opinion and depends what shops you are a fan of, there are alot of shops that i’d like to visit missing from the Lowry Outlet Mall, and alot that I have no interest in. With Manchester City Centre just around the corner, easier to find and with a much larger array of shops i’d definitely rather go there.
On the plus side there are some lovely restraunts nearby and also a cinema inside for if you’re after some entertainment. Parking is also free if you make a purchase in one of the stores, just make sure you ask for your ticket to be stamped!

A good place to shop if you don’t want crowds as it’s rarely busy. There isn’t a great selection of shops although the marks and spencer outlet is good, and there are often little stalls selling unusual stuff (today there was a chap selling loads of unusual nuts/olives/sweets). It’s the kind of place that you need to visit often - it’s a bit hit and miss. I like it because I love a browse, but if you are after something specific, it’s not the place for you. Easy access and free parking. You can of course visit the theatre/gallery at the same time

I’ve been to the Lowry Outlet for shopping once, but have been through it a number of times to get to the theatre, and what I do like is that if you buy something from one of the shops they will 'validate’ you car park ticket; for instance, you can go and buy a pair of socks or similar (has to be over £5 though I think) then they will validate your car park ticket, in other words you get free parking. Better to have a pair of socks than nothing at all. This is the same for the restaurants - in fact you get 6 hours parking with a restaurant validation, whereas it’s only 4 with the shops. The shops themselves are ok; Cheshire Oaks has a lot more on offer. That said they do have quite a few shops Cheshire Oaks don’t have, like the Mikey and Black and Decker stores.

The choice at the Lowry Outlet Mall can seem quite limited to some, but if you’re lucky you might find yourself a bargain. There isn’t a huge range of 'real’ high street shops here, but there is a Marks and Spencer’s, a Nike shop and a Cadbury store (where you’re likely to pick up something tasty!)

There’s a decent selection of food stalls in the food court, from fast food to healthy snacks to Indian! At the back entrance of the Lowry (opposite the Lowry Art Gallery) there the odd restaurant and bar.

A definite bonus to this place is four hours free parking with any purchase. With parking prices on the up and up, this is a huge attraction in my opinion.

For entertainment at the Lowry, pop next door to the Art gallery, which also put on performances of different types, or the cinema which is on the second floor.

Lowry Outlet Mall is a discount mall located in the Salford Quays area of Manchester. While there are many bargains to be had, for those folks who enjoy the ‘busy shopping atmosphere’ this may not be the place for you - it is typically very quiet! The food court is also rather limited and the cinema is small. It’s not the type of mall you would plan visit unless you were already in the area. Its usefulness (for me at least) comes into play when you are visiting the War Museum of the Lowry Theatre (both are located next door). As a frequent visitor the Theatre it is always handy to come in a bit early, have a browse through the Outlet Mall and pick up a couple of bargains and then settle in Lowry Theatre for the evening’s performance. That said, the Mall does seem to have close ties to the Lowry Theatre and ever so often there are art workshops taking place on the upper level. It’s a nice mall – just very quiet!

not as good as i was expected but ok for a walk round till your show begins

a little quiet but that is to be expected with the location, there is a met link but it is a little bit of a walk especially when its cold and dark, also the mets arent really very frequent. there are a couple of bars lime, a pizza express, cafe rouge and something else the bars are nice lime is quite big they also serve food. there is also a cinema the red cinema which doesnt have loads of screens but does show all the latest films and is cheaper than some of the other films. they run quite late and do a gold seating bit for over 18s i think the seats are bigger and they serve alcohol but its a bit more expensive.

Plenty of designer bargains to had, if you like your labels this is definitly worth a visit. You can get upto 75% discount on certain brands, its also got a number of nice retaurants and cafes.