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Brunel Shopping Centre

Shopping center

😠 It's pretty bad here. It looks like half the shops are closed down and what's left are very budget. Theres not much here to draw you to the place. Even the car park is annoying... a relatively complex system installed to take 30p but you can park in the main street for free? If the council wants t... People often mention shops, shopping, good, centre, parking, shop, Brunel, closed, left, closing,


Address

47 Oliver Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2ES, United Kingdom

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3.60 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 9 am to 5:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 9 am to 5:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5:30 pm

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  • 1/5 Olac C. 6 months ago on Google
    It's pretty bad here. It looks like half the shops are closed down and what's left are very budget. Theres not much here to draw you to the place. Even the car park is annoying... a relatively complex system installed to take 30p but you can park in the main street for free? If the council wants to breathe life into the place start with FREE PARKING!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jay M. 1 year ago on Google
    60% of the shops are gone heard it’s closing down not sure when, it’s a shame it was good back in the day….
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 david s. 1 year ago on Google
    Really used to be a nice place to go shopping but what with the prices of rent and rates people have pulled out W H Smiths closed Boots chemist closed still got Holland & Barrett farm foods Bonmarchi Savers and a few little ones finding it hard to find customers but all in all not bad clean & tidy nice and warm I hope they keep going as there is not a lot of anything else in Bletchley Mr David R Sinclaire
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tracey 1 year ago on Google
    Nothing worth seeing here! Unless you want nail bars! Empty shops. WHSmiths, boots, Cafe, poundland, cash machine all gone. A very empty Wilkinson, F hinds and CEX and have the ordacity to charge for parking at the empty sainsburys carpark. What depressing ghost town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Andrew C. 1 year ago on Google
    Got what I wanted. A couple of well known high street names have now left, so looking a little sad, but what remains are still good for most items that you'll need on a day to day basis.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 John P. 1 year ago on Google
    Getting less & less shops in there now, it’s sad to see so many closing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gina K. 1 year ago on Google
    A good variety of shops - boots, Wilko, Poundland, savers, farm foods etc
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 julie H. 9 months ago on Google
    Its like a ghost town only a few shops , not the same when every shop was open going down hill

  • 2/5 Honest R. 1 year ago on Google
    Out dated now with hardly anything there. It used to be good back way when but now its nothing exciting at all. It's a shame to see what's happened to it.

  • 2/5 Kajad K. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome parking and great proximity to the bus station. But, The Brunel Center looks like a shopping centre regaling visitors with an imagination of what could have been it's past glory. Most shops are closed, courtyard is more of a thoroughfare.

  • 5/5 martin s. 10 months ago on Google
    Went there for my mates wedding very nice very good venue

  • 1/5 Marcus Hender (LittleBear BBQ & F. 9 months ago on Google
    Parking in the old Sainsburys carpark and walking through the Brunel Centre was like experiencing a real life zombie apocalypse...It's a real shame as there are some superb, privately owned stores in Queensway but parking around there is an absolute nightmare!!!

  • 2/5 Steven H. 9 months ago on Google
    Bletchley shopping centre has been left to decay and many big stores have pulled out, full of nail bars,fast food outlets,hair dressers and charity shops.

  • 4/5 Kamal H. 1 year ago on Google
    The Brunel Shopping Centre has been a vital part of the community for many years, and as a local, I rely on it heavily for my shopping needs. I was heartbroken to hear that it will be demolished, as it has been a convenient and affordable shopping destination for many people in the area. Despite being a relatively small shopping centre, it has a good mix of shops and services that cater to the needs of the local community. In particular, the Farmfood is a popular choice for many, offering affordable and good quality groceries. One of the best things about the Brunel Shopping Centre is the cheap parking. It is rare to find affordable parking in most shopping centres these days, so this is a big plus for customers. Many small businesses operate within the Brunel Shopping Centre, and they need support now more than ever. These businesses are often the backbone of local economies, and they need the support of the community to survive. Shopping locally not only helps support these businesses but also keeps money circulating within the local economy. While it is sad that the Brunel Shopping Centre will be demolished, it presents an opportunity to create something new and better for the local community. Ideally, the new development should be a mix of shops, services, and affordable housing. There is a growing demand for affordable housing in the area, and incorporating it into the development would be a welcome addition. A community space, such as a library or community centre, would also be a valuable addition to the area. Overall, the Brunel Shopping Centre will be missed, but the opportunity for a new and improved development is exciting.

  • 3/5 Lukas P. 1 year ago on Google
    It use to be w vibrant part of Bletchley, unfortunately with COVID and rent increase this place is becoming more and more of ghost shopping centre. Down to only few shops that can afford paying rent...just awaiting till MK council sells it to private developer for yet another flats that noone can afford.

  • 2/5 Justine S. 10 months ago on Google
    Lots of empty units at the mo, si it feels a little sad. Stores they do have are a good mix including Holland & barrett, Select and CEX.

  • 1/5 Steve B. 1 year ago on Google
    Well, most of the shops have got . Wh Smiths, poundland, cafe, boots. Santander. So it's only good for as a cut though to the car park. Very disappointing. Use to be a good little shopping centre but now it's nothing.

  • 1/5 Kenny D. 9 months ago on Google
    I thought the pandemic had returned ! So empty..no shops now..gutted..used to be so much different back in the day .such a shame

  • 3/5 Joseph A. 8 months ago on Google
    Nothing much here. The shopping mall is very quiet.

  • 1/5 Shaun B. 6 months ago on Google
    I’m sure it was good in its day but that day has long gone. Not many shops and a few empty ones. The high street is better so stay with that instead.

  • 2/5 James B. 8 months ago on Google
    Very lacking - Maintenance is drifting as many shops have left - the brunnel centre was once a great place now there isnt many shops to visit inside, who ever owns this arcade needs to evaluate there plans or shop rental prices - to draw more shoppers in. its not ita best but certainly can be brought back to it

  • 3/5 Sarsar L. 7 months ago on Google
    Looking more empty. So sad to see, it was a great little shopping centre before MKC put the rents sky high, and the high street chain shops left. Sad.

  • 3/5 Kenny close (. 6 months ago on Google
    A bit run down but has a brilliant butchers, and a guy who does watch repairs sorry can't remember their names..on the road outside

  • 3/5 Simon L. 1 year ago on Google
    Slowly dying of death. Many a good shop gone.

  • 3/5 Lee B. 2 years ago on Google
    Sorry to say this but I've been going to this place on and off most my life and all thats happened is its gotten slower and more run down it needs money spend and investment simple as that and it could be good place to go .

  • 4/5 Gacha p. 2 years ago on Google
    It was shut from the carkpark end had to walk around this was due to a breaking. Otherwise shop are OK for everyday needs

  • 5/5 Claudia Andreea M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little shopping centre with a nice variety of stores. Perfectly placed at the end of high street with a lots of shops nearby.

  • 4/5 Rachele W. 2 years ago on Google
    The brunel is very quite since covid.. Was easy to get to the shops I wanted as not many people about..

  • 3/5 Tyler Wilson (Tyler W. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty much a shell of its former self. Most of the stores are closed, and the ones that are left leave a lot to be desired. Shame really.

  • 3/5 Nancy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Poor shopping centre with shops closing down regularly and not being reopened with new businesses.

  • 5/5 Tracey T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place unfortunately some of shops have gone or are going

  • 4/5 Sam C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good shopping warning don't park In car park at rear gaurentee to get a parking ticket !!!

  • 4/5 Helen H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good and helpful service ,although I keep on having problems with my bonus stamps, rang up customer services o 4 occasions, still not sorted yet .

  • 3/5 Anthony M. 1 year ago on Google
    Used to be a great little place to go shopping and get a little bite to eat and a cuppa from the restaurant that's no longer there! As well as a few other shops closing down!! But I've heard rumours that the "new owners" are purposely trying to run all the shops down to closure for the use of something else??? Shame 😕

  • 4/5 Nigel G. 1 year ago on Google
    Good parking facilities with NCP, used app very simple. Lots of shopping experience

  • 1/5 brian j. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a shame that most of the shop are closing down banks gone w h Smith is going boots gone pound land going

  • 2/5 Jerome Dairion (. 1 year ago on Google
    Not what it was lots of places closed and very dead when I went there sad to see

  • 2/5 Jan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very sad place presently as all shops closing as leases expire. Look forward to renovation.

  • 5/5 Salih K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and quiet place but no restaurants inside only few shops

  • 2/5 Mandie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Not very pleasant, dingy and tired looking, wipe your feet on the way out. On the upside parking is cheap

  • 3/5 Jack R. 1 year ago on Google
    Only walk through or pop in the new shop that literally sales everything and anything

  • 4/5 natalie h. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little shoping mall only a handfull of shops mainly cheapy shops too. They have a farm food, shoe zone, select, boots, whsmiths, super drugs, pound land, card shop, jewellery shop and a cex


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