Princes Quay — Attraction in Great Britain

I absolutely love Hull and Princes Quay is one of the frequent places we’ll park at if we’re needing to be in the heart of the city.

It’s next to Old Town, the Marina and the Hjgh Street.

Parking - the cost is slightly higher than other car parks close by, which is a shame. Watch out if you have small kids, there no where near enough parent and toddler bays and the current bays that they do have are MASSIVELY ABUSED (people park in them because they’re bigger and they don’t have kids). We do and we needed space (baby, pram etc) so we had to park in a secluded spot - if we were visiting at a busy time this would put us off as we wouldn’t be able to safely get the kids in and out of the car.

Inside the shopping mall - it’s clean, spacious and clearly loved.

Shops - it has a wide variety but sadly, a sign of the times, has a few empty units. It has the biggest Primark we’ve ever seen!

Food - a fair range of choices.

Accessibility - plenty of ramps, lifts and space.

Why the 3 Star Rating? (⭐️⭐️⭐️) - • Parking is expensive • Empty units • Feels a little lost (doesn’t have a strong sense of brand identity, lacks pride. It does feel loved but held back - possibly lack of willingness to invest or be creative from the top)

Quirky / Amusing / Unique feature(s):

• Views - the water and architecture that can be viewed is gorgeous. • Feels a little like the set of...

Princes Quay Shopping Centre was once a bustling hub of activity, filled with top-brand shops that attracted shoppers from near and far. However, in recent years, it has struggled to maintain its former glory. The number of high-profile brands has dwindled, leaving limited options for visitors seeking a premium shopping experience.

That said, the centre still has its merits. Its massive car park makes access convenient, and it offers a mix of leisure activities, including a Vue cinema, bowling, laser tag, and a small amusement area. These features make it a versatile spot for families and casual outings. The food options also add to its appeal, providing a place to grab a bite during a visit.

Despite these positives, the shopping aspect—once its main draw—feels like a shadow of what it used to be. With the challenges of retaining decent brands, Princes Quay has struggled to compete with larger retail destinations and the rise of online shopping.

Overall, while it’s a decent venue for leisure activities and quick visits, the shopping centre feels like it’s trying to redefine itself in the face of ongoing challenges. It’s worth a visit for its entertainment options, but those seeking a robust shopping experience may...

Shadow of it's former self, lifts are broken or out of order as of right now so for wheelchair accessibility it's awful. The lift at the front that Herbys bakery was nextt too hasn't worked in years I don't think, so if you go that way with a wheelchair user or your using one yourself your expected to go through and use Primark lifts which makes it a long diversion.

There's one lift broken in the central area and one lift broken in the car park area it's absolutely ridiculous. Take that as well the lifts go to random floors and with a wheelchair means it's going to be in use by someone else.

The shops are mostly empty a few million invested into a new floor and it's got nothing on it, it's a dam shame to see it go like it had because in the 90s it was the shopping centre to be in. Top Deck was brilliant they never should have gotten rid of it for a cinema which may I add doesn't even have automatic doors for wheelchair users you have to hold them open and with no staff around it's a joke.

The new floor they should call Mid-Deck and the and get some dam shops in I've no idea why they won't use it high rent or business rates maybe who knows but it's a shame to see...