Bluewater Shopping Centre
The Bluewater Shopping Centre is an iconic shopping center located in Greenhithe, England. Often simply referred to as ‘Bluewater’, this Kent shopping center is just 17.8 miles from the heart of London. It opened in 1999 in an area that was a former chalk quarry. It occupies a land area of 240 acres and with a sales floor that measures 1.6 million square feet. It is one of the largest shopping centers in the United Kingdom. In 2020, it was ranked as the fifth largest shopping center in the UK. The Bluewater Shopping Centre is owned and operated by Prudential PLC and PRUPIM. It is easily accessible by bus and by taxi from many places in Kent and London.
Aside from Greenhithe, the Bluewater Shopping Centre is also just minutes from the towns, villages, cities, and suburbs of Kent. You can also get there without trouble if you are from Maidstone or if you are coming from Ashford or Chatham. Some of the other landmarks and attractions that you can check out while you are on a visit to the Bluewater Shopping Centre include the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. For an evening or an afternoon’s recreation, you can also check out the greens at the Pirate Cover Adventure Golf Club. Another must-visit place is the Swanscombe Heritage Park. Accommodation options in the area include the Holiday Inn Express London – Dartford. They offer modern amenities and an affordable rate. You can also book rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dartford Bridge and be within a few minutes’ drive from the Bluewater Shopping Centre.