Lakeside
Shop 'til you drop at one of Europe's largest collections of stores under one roof, featuring everything from designer originals to High Street names. As well as over 320 shops, there are cinemas, restaurants and tons of things to keep children entertained.
How to get there
Lakeside is easy by c2c train - just take the undercover walkway from Chafford Hundred station and you're there. It's is one of the biggest shopping complexes in Europe and one of the most popular, thanks to its pleasant setting and variety of things to see and do.
Not only do you have designer shops galore but quality High Street names like House of Fraser, Debenhams and M&S.
There are plenty of electrical and record stores, so you can check out the latest big screen TVs and snap up the best in CD and DVD entertainment.
Loads of other things to do
You can unwind, eat and drink in a variety of fast food outlets and restaurants, including a paddle steamer like something out of the Deep South by the lake setting, and check out the latest blockbuster in the multiplex.
There's even a neighboring retail park for everything from PCs to the latest interior decor to help you go Changing Rooms crazy in IKEA.