Castle Point, Bournemouth

These are all major chain stores. No independent or interesting stores.

Parking is free thankfully but on busy days it can take ages to get out of the parking lot due to the really bad design.

I avoid this shopping centre as much as possible. Okay if you go very early or during the week when it is quieter. It's good for the large supermarkets and M&S.

Many of the shops here are the same as ones you would find on the highstreet. Castlepoint offers it all in the same area, it is a nice place to be and a good place to go shopping. There is a certain foreign feel to it, liking it to an American shopping outlet.

One of the downsides is the parking, it can get very busy on the weekends and it can take a while to find a space. Car parking is free however so you can't complain.

I also wish they had more food places. They have a Nanados and a Fankie and Bennys. They could create some more restaurants to make it a greater experience.

Overall a nice place to shop, but one I wouldn't travel a long distance to go to.