Gallions Reach Shopping Park — Attraction in London

Overall this is an exceptional retail park. The abundance in parking slots allows me and my gang to park there. The roof is nice too because it prevents rain from striking us shoppers inside the retail park. This is a special retail park as usually they are located near arterial roads such as the M25 to attract consumers who own vehicles. However this retail park differentiates itself from others as it is easily accessible by being located in an area where there is a profusion of transport routes and a variety of options in terms of public transport. Additionally people who cannot drive such as under 17s or perhaps some elderly people cannot access out-of-town retail parks with ease, however this retail park diffuses the complication by locating near public transport services such as the DLR. Furthermore the IKEA is fun to play hide and seek in near the brown boxes which is a bonus and a personal recommendation from me to anyone who decides to come here no matter how old you are. To conclude, I firmly stand by the statement that this is an exceptional retail park and would recommend the premises to anybody...

I went to Gallions Reach to visit a particular store. It was the first time I had been there for about 18 months and I was disappointed to see that Dorothy Perkins, Topman and Topshop as well as New Look had closed down. The high street fashion stores that remain are, River Island, Next, H&M and TK Maxx. A branch of Decathlon has opened there and a gym. There are other shops in the park providing options for gifts abs greetings cards, toiletries, toys and a shoe store. As a shopping area, it is very quiet which is good if you want to avoid crowded shopping centres. Although quite a few buses serve this retail park, I think it's better suited if you're a motorist due to the huge free car park. If it wasn't for the Tesco superstore and a couple of the food retailers, I think it might be in danger of closing down. I wouldn't recommend this retail park for shopping for a coat or clothing item of some kind because options are limited, unless you are in your car and it's not as much of an effort to get there compared to going on...

What’s not to love? Tesco Express for grocery shopping and the store is so big that they have most things that you’ll need.

For my son’s first birthday, this store was able to fulfil most of our party and party bag supplies. There is also the top floor for clothes, children’s clothes and accessories and there is always some type of sale going on.

FYI you may need several attempts to find the one trolley that will accept your £1 - without a fight to release it from the rest. Alas, the staff are pleasant enough.

After your mega shop at Tesco, you have McDonalds to feed your appetite or Nandos, or Bela Italia or KFC, Costa etc. You’re a bit spoilt for choice I believe, when it comes to eating out.

H&M, Next, Matalan, TKMaxx, for clothes and there’s even more options a few yards away in the extended shopping area. B&Q, Home Bargains, Dunelm etc for home decor and DIY.

It’s a great little spot to kill several birds at once. You have to be a driver or go with someone who drives to make the most...