Bluewater Shopping Centre M25, Grays Essex England

Blue Water Shopping Centre.

History:

 Bluewater, Europe's largest and most innovative retail and leisure destination opened on March 16, 1999.

Within its first 12 months of trading Bluewater changed the face of retailing in the UK and became the benchmark for quality British retailing, winning a multitude of international awards including a Millennium Product mark.

Bluewater has successfully combined retail and leisure to offer a day out destination. Bluewater's average Guest spends around 3 hours at Bluewater, and 98% of Guests surveyed in exit polls say their visit is highly enjoyable.

Vision:

Extensive consumer research resulted in a triangular design to make shopping easier, with a department store at each corner- John Lewis , Marks & Spencer and House of Fraser - connected by three distinct shopping malls, with retailers grouped together to appeal to different customers.

The Guild Hall offers carefully selected classic high fashion retail, together with lifestyle stores and gourmet restaurants and cafés.

The Rose Gallery is family focussed with major high street retailers.

The Thames Walk offers high street fashions, cafés and entertainment.

The Bluewater philosophy is simple: to make shopping an enjoyable, stress-free experience, to treat its customers as Guests. Trained Hosts are on hand to give a 'helping hand' with shopping and provide information about where to shop, eat and which facilities are available.

Bluewater's striking architecture and innovative retail design sets it apart from other shopping destinations. Situated in a stunning location among towering 50 metre high cliffs, Bluewater is surrounded by a tranquil landscape of lakes, parkland and trees.

An Information Pack has been assembled with facts and figures on the centre, general information about Bluewater, its history and background details of the thinking behind the architecture and philosophy of Bluewater.

How to get there:

When programming your SATNAV device, please use the postcode DA9 9ST. This will guide you directly to Bluewater where you will be able to follow the signs to our car parks.

Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9ST

With over 13,000 car parking spaces and just 2 miles from the M25, travelling by car couldn't be easier.

If you are travelling on the M25, follow signs to Dartford Crossing, this is signposted along the entire length of the M25 in both directions. Lookout for Junction 2 (A2/M2), then follow the signs to Bluewater. The M25 is numbered clockwise from Dartford Crossing (J1 through to A13 (J30).

Car Parking:
There is free parking for 13,000 cars with a sophisticated traffic management system in place to ensure that parking is as hassle-free and easy as possible.

Car parking spaces are never more than a five-minute walk away from entrances, and there are separate pedestrian pathways so children are not crossing busy roadways.

Disabled Parking:
There are specially designated parking bays for Bluewater Guests with special needs, located throughout the car parks adjacent to the entrances.

Activities:

Young Drivers!

Driving lessons for youngsters!

Young people over 11 years of age are taking advantage of the new facility at Bluewater  - a brand new driving course to learn to drive!  A specially designed course, next to the cliff on the Perimeter Road at Bluewater, gives youngsters the opportunity to learn to pull away, steer, brake, change gear, reverse and much more in a safe, controlled and fun environment.

So if you’re over 11, taller than 1.5 metres, why not come along and get behind the wheel of a brand new, dual-controlled, SEAT Ibiza? Be the envy of all your mates!

Birthday Parties and Gift vouchers are available, as well as discounts on Buy 5 get the 6th Lesson Free and

Early Bird deals too.

THE ROCK!
Take the Challenge! Climb and conquer.

The rock will take you to new heights in achievement.  It’s a feat of skill and determination that gets you there. Our staff are all fully trained professionals and will follow all the correct safety procedures to ensure every climber is in the best of hands during a climb.  The minimum age is 6 and there is no age limit beyond that, so even mum and dad can be seen climbing the wall.

Sega XD Theatre is now open!

The 4D motion ride will transport you on a journey of thrills and spills with it's 3D movies, motion seats and giant fans that make it a ride like nothing you've seen before.

Standard price per ride £4.00.

Located in the Blue Welcome Hall, it is the first of its kind in England.

Bluewater Group Booking Rates for Sega XD Theatre

Peak Times Weekends and Public Holidays:

£300 for 1 hour (maximum 20 People)

£150 for 0.5 hour (maximum 10 People)

Off Peak Times Monday to Friday:

£200 for 1 hour (Maximum 20 People)

£100 for 0.5 hour (Maximum 10 People)

NB: Prices are based on viewing 3 films of the customer’s choice.

Find out more here... www.bluewater.co.uk