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  • 4/5 Gabriel I. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant loads of space and good social distancing measures. Could use some more air con though. Would highly recommend.😁😁
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  • 4/5 Nicky G. 8 months ago on Google
    Great closed-in shopping area, plenty of shops to choose from and three different entrances. Toilet facilities are good and the area is kept clean and tidy. Easy access to the multi level carpark but there are cheaper and even free car parks very close by.
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  • 4/5 SunRa59 2 years ago on Google
    These malls tend to look much the same. However, Boswell's cafe has the benefit of an original wall as a backdrop and good lighting. We were just passing through, but I could imagine visiting again for Boswell's, Gregg's, Holland and Barrett etc.
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  • 4/5 marione D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice shopping centre, lots of choices of shops, worth a mooch around, there are places to have a coffee and a bite to eat, it had esculators, not sure whether it had a lift, there was a car park
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  • 1/5 B 5. 11 months ago on Google
    Criminals regularly threatening customers and employees here as well as stealing from shops. Nothing being done about this.This shopping centre is privately owned I have been told. Management unresponsive and ‘on holiday’. Customers and workers not safe here-avoid. Went shopping on Sunday here-NO SECURITY AT ALL
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  • 4/5 kittykat p. 2 years ago on Google
    Good shopping experience & you have local shops near by if you can't find what your looking for. Very clean & not over crowded. Would recommend
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  • 3/5 Vanessa J. 8 months ago on Google
    Boswells was very nice also the microshop is quite lovely and a brilliant idea I also like Waterstones the bookshop

  • 3/5 Andy J. 1 year ago on Google
    It was ok but not as populated by quality stores as we thought. It's a reflection of the challenge that all our towns have these days. If we all shop on Amazon and the like, our towns will disappear. Use it or lose it.

  • 4/5 Bill R. 8 months ago on Google
    Not bad, a few shops are closing down. Boswells cafe is excellent

  • 3/5 Jordan B. 9 months ago on Google
    The precinct itself; Its always clean and tidy, featuring a nice variety of shops. The only coffee shop is Boswells too, which is seemingly quite the achievement for Trowbridge which seems to be overrun by coffee for some reason. The new microshops are something that need time to settle and prove their own efficacy I think, but so far so good, they'll provide a much better alternative to the market I think. The shops; in terms of variety seem to go through phases of dwindling and then coming back to life. Overall I'd say there is a good variety of shops, it's nice to see some of the local businesses getting a chance to set themselves up too, a rare sight for a more prominent shopping centre, but it's very nice to see. In conclusion, and my reason for stopping short of giving it full marks, is the lack of bins inside. There is literally no reason to not provide waste disposal in a major shopping promenade peppered with CCTV cameras. Look to sites such as Cabot Circus and such, everywhere else seems to have very little issue providing ways to chuck a spent bottle, but the Shires seems to fall short. I heard through the grapevine it has something to do with minimising the risk of fire and terrorism. But its Trowbridge. Southgate in Bath don't seem to have issues, so it shouldn't be hard to get this right.

  • 5/5 Christopher W. 9 months ago on Google
    The Shires Shopping centre is a large arcade in Trowbridge the County Town of Wiltshire. It has a car park and is near Trowbridge Train Station. It contains cafes and also Trowbridge Museum.

  • 4/5 Ruth G. 10 months ago on Google
    Plenty of variety of shops in The Shires. Free parking for 1 hour too. Always very clean and inviting

  • 5/5 Bob W. 10 months ago on Google
    Always clean and tidy. A decent hardware store and clothing for men would be a bonus

  • 4/5 Tim H. 10 months ago on Google
    A good selection of shops, but as always these days, could do with some more shops.

  • 3/5 Edward T. 7 months ago on Google
    Ok for a quick shop. Picture not a true representation of shops, Haine and Smith optician no longer trading in shopping centre. Parking free for 1 hour then pay at machine due to magic eye cameras.

  • 4/5 brian l. 11 months ago on Google
    Plenty of shops, easy access, clean toilets good coffee shop, easy cheap parking. Went with granddaughter in wheelchair, easy for her to get around, plenty of room so she didn't run anybody over, coffee shop had ramps. All shops were easy to get into.

  • 3/5 Chris 1 year ago on Google
    It's a shame. Trowbridge centre used to be good but so many shops have shut it's almost not worth going anymore for shopping.

  • 4/5 Dave S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good selection of shops and even a few good charity shops. Particularly good are the pound shop, the works. Holland and barrett and the jewellers near the entrance. Always kept clean and also warm and dry for the shopping.

  • 5/5 Steven I. 4 months ago on Google
    Shires shopping centre is actually a good place to shop, plenty of variety of shops. Clean and tidy and it feels safe.

  • 5/5 Patricia R. 8 months ago on Google
    Really nice shopping mall, light and airy, something for everyone. Will come again.

  • 4/5 Eric M. 8 months ago on Google
    We went to the ASDA next to the Shires shopping centre for school uniforms. The kids wanted to use the toilet, but an ASDA staff directed us they have no customer toilets in the store; hence, we should go to the Shires shopping centre, where they all use. To our surprise, all the bathrooms were shut with a broken label at each door of the toilet in the whole shopping centre. We have to walk for ages to Sainsbury's with our desperate kids to use their toilet. Apart from this, I think the shopping center has most needs like wheelchair accessibility, info center, etc, and has a huge car park with a free parking for the first hour.

  • 4/5 Lester A. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice clean shopping centre. Had a very tasty All Day Breakfast at Boswells. Highly Recommended.

  • 5/5 Marion G. 7 months ago on Google
    Was ok wanted to exchange pair of skinny jeans. They had the grey ones so I was happy with that.

  • 3/5 Coral B. 7 months ago on Google
    Decided to use the undercover parking area as it was raining. Lifts to the upper floor - only one of the three was working and that wasn't clean. And then when you take your trolley and groceries down in the lift, you need to go up again to lock your trolley into the bay and retrieve your pound coin or token! Not very handy if you have a baby or toddler with you.

  • 5/5 genese s. 7 months ago on Google
    Small but lovely town centre, beautiful jewelery shop with bespoke pieces. Lovely market place too

  • 4/5 Jo B. 6 months ago on Google
    Visited EE store intending to purchase 2 mobile phones. Although the phones were in stock the Sales assistant showed a care less attitude stating as it was a Saturday they were too busy to help & assist. Suggesting to buy the mobiles in Argos as they would be cheaper!!

  • 3/5 Nicola R. 7 months ago on Google
    As I adventured into the shire's, I generally think it needs to be upgraded significantly as there nothing that appealed to me. There needs to be new shops to brighten up the shopping mall. As this would bring in revenue to the mall

  • 2/5 Yo Y. 4 months ago on Google
    Trowbridge is dying!! all the shops are closing because it's too expensive to rent here. Really dissappointing as other towns are growing, this town is not sadly. Please save the great name of Trowbridge before it's too late. No longer the great shopping experience it once was..due to cost not the internet..we still love to go shopping but people cannot afford the rental in these places.

  • 5/5 Rod B. 4 months ago on Google
    Surprisingly vibrant shopping centre in Trowbridge with some well known store names in the centre. Worth a look for the fruit and veg merchant alone, whose display is colourful and whose prices belie the superb quality.

  • 2/5 Zoe C. 5 months ago on Google
    The most stupid parking system. Paid for parking on my phone (car parks should not EXPECT that you have a smartphone) and could only find how to ‘book’ my car into the allotted time. Very strange. I think older people would really struggle to pay here (no offence intended). There should be machines as well to provide different options as it’s not inclusive.

  • 4/5 Jason G. 4 months ago on Google
    Got loads of shops and getting more, use it or lose it. Boswell's café is fantastic. SK fruits is great, Waterstones, great museum, The Works, card shoo, Jewellery shops, Iceland, JD sports ( although Sports Bug on Fore Street is a proper sports shop👍). Superdrug etc etc.

  • 4/5 Sarah F. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't tend to go here very much but when I do I can usually find what I'm looking for. There are numerous shops selling sports goods, food (frozen & fresh) clothing, mobile phones, books, games, and also cafés (2). Poundland and Thorntons also have shops here, and there is also a card shop, and a bank. Overall a very pleasant place to meet family and friends, and to do your shopping.

  • 3/5 T K. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice shopping centre for Trowbridge to have with a decent selection of shops and a couple of places to grab a bite to eat. It would be nice to see some more clothing stores here. Always clean and tidy in my experience.

  • 4/5 Chris P. 2 years ago on Google
    I like it, best place to go in the area for chain shops and places to go. Brilliant part of Trowbridge in my opinion

  • 4/5 Carole B. 2 years ago on Google
    Hadn't been for awhile pleasantly surprised very clean very good service and mix of stores will be back

  • 2/5 Stuart 2 years ago on Google
    It's a shopping centre. Has shops in it. Only annoying thing - hence the low star review - is the parking is cash only!! Make sure you have real money on you. Everywhere else in Trowbridge takes money AND phone/app payments. I can never park there as I never have change anymore, seeing as most places a cashless at the present time.

  • 4/5 James D. 2 years ago on Google
    Out shopping or need food or café for a chat come here.

  • 3/5 Bruce M. 2 years ago on Google
    Bright and Airy with reasonable car park fees.Fair selection of shops..

  • 3/5 Sally N. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm sure that this shopping centre will eventually return to its glory days with no empty shops and full of happy shoppers. It's clean and pleasant and with a good range of shops - it just needs more of them. There's a good coffee shop in the middle with very reasonable prices and lovely staff. You really do feel as if you're sitting outside a lovely historic building in the open air.

  • 4/5 Josie D. 2 years ago on Google
    A good choice of shops with useful, clear directions. Clean and spacious. A fascinating free museum about Trowbridge history there and a tea shop incorporating historic building. Has decent customer toilets. Plenty of parking nearby with sheltered walks.

  • 5/5 Tash S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fab place. Clean and tidy. Toilets available. Security staff friendly. Feel safe inside the shires.

  • 5/5 Jennifer W. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to the cutting bar Lillian did my hair good job.

  • 3/5 Tim R. 1 year ago on Google
    Plenty of shops, loads of cheap parking including accessable parking

  • 4/5 John E. 1 year ago on Google
    Not really a lot to say? It's your average small town indoor shopping centre, JD Sports, Superdrug, Bodyshop etc. Not a bad choice for the area..

  • 5/5 Janet G. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything that you want in a shopping complex. Friendly staff every shop I went in. "Roman" staff really good and honest about what suited me which was refreshing.

  • 3/5 Bruce H. 1 year ago on Google
    The shops that remain are reasonably priced, have good customer service and great budget options. However; the Shires used to zing with ELC, New Look and M&S, giving a range of budget options and a richness of diversity. Alas, no more.

  • 3/5 Bob W. 1 year ago on Google
    It's quite a nice place to visit and all indoors. Shops are pretty good the restaurant there serves really good fish and chips.

  • 3/5 Thane C. 1 year ago on Google
    Not a bad array of shops in this day right next to an asda aswell,parking is very annoying though as takes coins only but is pretty cheap

  • 5/5 John W. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great shopping centre , plenty of shops to choose from , wife went here for her Specsavers appointment... Who were also very helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike G. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice . You can find some nice stuff with good quality and decent price .

  • 4/5 Robert B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good range of shops. You are under cover and the area is always clean. Security patrol and places to buy and eat. Comfortable temperature. Always happy to visit. Worth popping in. There is a new shop called the Hub BA14, it is close to Waterstones. It is a one stop shop that helps and supports individuals in the area with paperwork, questions regarding anything.. It is such a warm and welcoming place. It helps direct people if required to other organisations that can support and guide. This is run with the help various grants. People can drop in and just chat, they are offered tea and even biscuits. They run activities also. This place is a life line to so many in today's ever changing world. Help is at hand, everyone is welcome. Volunteers are always here to give you a warm welcome.

  • 5/5 Pat H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice shopping mall. Shame it does not have more shops as it once did. But that's the world we live in. It is kept clean and toilets are clean. Easy parking and I think cheap parking.

  • 3/5 Stan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Sadly not what it used to be, given the economic mess this country has and is struggling with. But there's usually good things, activities and things for kids to enjoy during school breaks and holidays,also it hides a great little hidden gem inside which is the Trowbridge museum, well worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Jay H. 1 year ago on Google
    Love visiting here. Has super cheap parking and loads of decent shops. Lots of parking spaces and an asda aswell

  • 5/5 Michael T. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been for short visits multiple times and have been pleased. I have just found that more shops would do it a world of good. Surrounding shops are good.

  • 5/5 reel t. 1 year ago on Google
    Please don't ever change this place its got absolutely everything useful all on one easily accessible level. I think everyone shops in trowbridge! The parking is reasonable no silly caz zones its got everything. And like I say I just hope it doesn't change.

  • 3/5 Gary H. 1 year ago on Google
    It's OK, several empty units this bit on the whole it's well laid out and has access to the town, asda and a large car park

  • 4/5 bas h. 1 year ago on Google
    Better than Castle Place a few yards away,good range of stores and service ,hairdressers no shortage!

  • 5/5 Luke R. 1 year ago on Google
    Yeah a nice little shopping centre, I only visited the Halifax bank and jewelry shop on this occasion, the staff were helpful, friendly and polite so no complaints here, worth a visit if you are in the area as there are quite a few shops to choose from.

  • 5/5 Rob L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very helpful young lady. Sadly couldn't resolve my problem but it was my own mistake for buying a phone without Vodafone firmware on it. They went the extra mile to try. Brilliant service 👏


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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