Eden, High Wycombe — Attraction in Great Britain

I recently visited the Eden shopping centre and overall, I had a positive experience. The shopping centre is well-maintained and clean, with a modern and inviting atmosphere. The variety of stores available cater to a wide range of interests and needs, making it a convenient place to shop.

However, one noticeable downside was the number of empty shops within the centre. It was disappointing to see several storefronts vacant, which gave the impression of a lack of business activity. Upon further inquiry, I learned that the high rent prices were the main reason behind this issue.

Despite this setback, the shops that were open provided a good selection of products and services. The staff members were friendly and helpful, creating a pleasant shopping experience. Additionally, the layout of the centre was well-designed, making it easy to navigate and find what I was looking for.

Another positive aspect of the Eden shopping centre was the presence of various dining options. There were several restaurants and cafes to choose from, offering a diverse range of cuisines. This made it convenient to grab a bite to eat during my shopping trip.

Furthermore, the shopping centre had ample parking space available, which is always a plus. It was easy to find a spot and the parking fees were reasonable, adding to the overall convenience of visiting the centre.

In conclusion, despite the issue of high rent leading to empty shops, the Eden shopping centre still offers a pleasant shopping experience. The variety of stores, friendly staff, and convenient amenities make it a worthwhile destination. I hope that the management can address the high rent issue in the future to attract more businesses and further enhance the overall experience...

Garden of Eden is described to be lavish, peaceful and poetic. Then we've got Eden of High Wycombe. That's like calling myself a war hero after beating up some kids in my local playgroup.

Let's start at the entrance of Eden. You might be thinking which one. There’s the one that starts at the rear end of the dying high street. Then we got the entrance with the crackheads near sport direct which gives a taster of the state of shopping centre. Then the entrance from the bus station which you wouldn't really enter from since that would mean you taken the bus to the town centre which is like taking the bus to a cliff and jumping off it.

Once you enter Eden, you find yourself scratching your head and backside gasping in your morning breath ”where have all the shops gone?” we have lost Decathlon, Patisserie Valerie, Sleep.8, Zara, House of Fraser and the list goes on. What makes the emptiness worse is the structure of Eden. Why is it a tunnel? Ikea have the same design, you have to walk through the entire store to exit but the difference is with Ikea everything is stocked and in high demand, nobody wants to walk through this parched tunnel. I have more joy walking through a train tunnel because with that there may be a surprise heading towards me at light speed. Eden has no surprises. And no, I wouldn't consider the scousers that steal baby clothes and lint rollers from H&M exactly a surprising activity. Eden is the only place you can walk through with the intention of buying something and leave returning something you never...

It has the same shops as most other shopping centres, but if it's an everyday chain store you want, then there are lots of worse places to shop. The centre is tidy, clean, there's plentiful security around, and there are central toilets. (There are also loos including disabled access ones in the adjoining bus station) Recently a lot more much needed seating has been added. The bus station feeds directly into the centre, and arriving there means a 2 minute walk to M&s & the cinema. On a wet or windy day, bear in mind that the centre is not fully inclosed and the wind can howl through making it surprisingly chilly. But in the summer, the partial lack of roof keeps it cool. The design of the centre means it's a sprawling shape because it amalgamated the old Octagon shopping centre as well as new developments. So be prepared to walk to and fro a bit. Downgraded to two stars I became aware the centre operates a discriminatory payment system for their card park - it's card only or payment by smartphone both of which denies access to many people such as the elderly most in need of somewhere decent to park. If the centre really wants to be welcoming and accessible to all, they need to upgrade their payment...