I stopped going there when they started charging for parking, its an OK place but not worth the parkiing charges in my opinion, as others have said you can go to Bluewater and there are more shops with free parking or you can pay for parking in Canterbury (where there are a lot more shops)

There is a redemption policy on the car park charges but only if you spend a load of money in a shop you wouldnt usually buy anything in, cant remeber the exact shops but it was something ridiculous liks spending £75 on candles or something.

I do like the idea of the layout and design of the place but still prefer to go elsewhere.

This is one of those places where on one trip you come out with bags of bargains and on another day can’t see anything worth giving shed room to. However, it’s all going to depend on what’s just gone of out season in most cases.

It’s not a day trip, but worth a morning or afternoon poking around the bargains.

The only thing that lets this place down is the main pedestrian entrance with it’s fast food bars and decor that looks like the inside of a McDonalds.

There is a wide variety of designer shops in the outlet as well as a little play park for the kids. There is a food court in the complex also along with some coffee shops should you want to stop half way around.
The shops vary from clothes, shoes, designer, underwear, household, electrical.

There is also an Asda right outside it and TK Maxx close by.

You do have to pay to park in this outlet though, which I think is ridiculous.

I wouldn’t even give this a one if i didn’t have to give it a star because in my opinion i really don’t think its worthy of 1 star.
I find it quite upsetting actually as i was excited when this opened however many years ago as canterbury was getting a bit dull. But now canterbury has opened more shops and definately where i go.
Ashford never has anything i want. At all. Ok maybe the candle shop - i think i’ve bought one candle.
I’d really rather just go to canterbury now or make the drive to bluewater where i know i will find something i like.

Sorry this place gets a one from me. Yes there are plenty of shops, but i hate it. You have to pay for parking which i think is a rip off when you can just as easily go to bluewater where the parking is free and there is loads more shops and foodcourts.
I don’t enjoy this place at all and think its unfair that its outside and yet you can’t smoke?
I never find anything i want and by that point i’ve already paid for the privelidge of parking there. Awesome.

Great place for outlet shopping. Loads of designer labels here like Ted Baker, Kurt Geiger, TM Lewin … and an M&S and Next outlet. Really good household shops too with brands like Denby as well as ‘regular’ items. Loads of bargains to be had.

Very accessible just off the M20 at Ashford in Kent. Just up the road there’s also a TK Maxx too.

Food court and coffee shops available. Couple of pubs up the road too.

Brilliant place to find household goods and sports wear in particular, although there is an M & S outlet there too as well as a Next and Gap. Of special note is a Bose shop if you’re in the market for serious hifi type equipment. Underwear, shoes, stationary and books are represented. There’s a baby shop with some super bargains. Not much for the more generous lady but great for men and women and for wedding and evening wear. The shops are changing constantly so wise to check but ideal for bargain jewelry, make up and wedding presents as well as luggage and gadgets.

I have been here 3 times now, its easily accessible, if you come by train, there is a bus that stops outside of the train station that will take you into the retail park. Make sure you get your little discount books at the beginning, they give you money off throughout the village. When you first come in, there a selection of eateries which is inside. Then as you leave this area, the the centre is almost shaped like an oblong wembley stadium, so it is covered, but it is outside, with the car park in the middle. Plenty of shops, plenty of bargains, I’ve been here in November for pre-xmas bargains… do remember it is last season stuff, but well worth the trip!