The Trafford Centre, Manchester

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Located in Dumplington, Trafford Centre is situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. The centre is quite close to the Trafford Park industrial estate which is located about five miles west of the city centre of Manchester.

Opened in 1998, Trafford Centre is the second largest shopping centre in the United Kingdom based on retail size. Currently owned by Intu Properties, it was developed by the Peel Group.

About 10% of the UK population live within 45 minutes of Trafford Centre, which attracts over 35 million visitors each year. Housed within the centre is The Orient, which is the largest food court in Europe. Also within the centre is the busiest cinema in the UK attracting over 28,500 visitors each week.

The parking space at Trafford Centre is ample enough – able to accommodate 11,500 vehicles.

Known for its quirky rococo and late baroque architectural style, Trafford Centre's architecture pays tribute to the history of the area. The centre is located near the Manchester Ship Canal and as such, The Orient food hall bears a steam ship design.

HISTORY

The site where Trafford Centre stands was owned by the Manchester Ship Canal Company until 1986. That was when John Whittaker of Peel Holdings acquired the company. He had plans of building an out-of-town shopping centre and saw that vision realized after a long and expansive planning process.

The location of the centre presented a couple of problems. For one, the effect of the centre on retailers in smaller towns and villages in the Greater Manchester area was considered. Also, potential traffic issues were raised due to the location being close to the M60 motorway. All these considered, the House of Lords voted in favour of the development in 1996.

FACILITIES

Whether you're looking for a place to spend a romantic date in or hang out with friends, Trafford Centre is the place to be. If you're opting for the former, don't forget to get some Trafford Centre flowers for your date – just to set the right tone for the occasion. Also, if you want to send flowers to Trafford Centre to someone you know, that is always an option too.

There are lots to enjoy in the centre. For instance, if you like to catch a film with your date, you can head to the cinema. If you like games, there is a Laser Quest arena waiting for you as well. Of course, you can follow up your date with a meal where you can present your partner some flowers in Trafford Centre to make the occasion more romantic.

That said, here are the some of the facilities within Trafford Centre:

Shopping

Peel Avenue – where high street shops such as Apple Store, H&M and Boots can be found. Also, two department stores are here: John Lewis and Marks and Spencer.

Regent Crescent – features several high-end designer stores such as Karen Millen, Jane Norman, Gap and Mexx. The area also features a Waterstones bookshop, BHS and Debenhams.

Barton Square – targets high-quality homewares market. The units in this section offer furniture, kitchens and home furnishings. Among the retailers operating here include Next Home, BHS Home, Dwell, Laura Ashley and M&S Home.

Leisure

Odeon multiplex cinema
Laser Quest arena
Paradise Island miniature golf
Namco Funscape – featuring dodgems, bowling and arcade games
Trafford golf centre
Chill Factore
skydiving centre
indoor football facility
Sea Life Centre Aquarium – opened in Barton Square on June 2013

In case you want to send flowers to Trafford Centre to someone you know, get in touch with us! We have a wide range of floral arrangements for any occasion – birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and so on. Also, when you order flowers for delivery to Trafford Centre from us, we promise next-day delivery. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us when you want to send over some blooms!

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