A rather large shopping mall. Everything under one roof, especially good on the day we went as it was teaming with rain. All the major brand shops are there. I can now see why the high street shops are having problems. You have no parking problems and parking is free.

I like the diversity of the shops here, more high street sort of shops than "designer label" ones which I avoid like the plague, but there is one or two of those shops here too. Plenty of places to eat and under one roof. There is plenty of free parking and easily accessible from the M25. It's clean and spacious... More

Wide selection of shops for all taste. Lots of places to eat. Worth a visit.. Free parking is a bonus.

Lots of shops, plenty of parking, everything available between here and the adjacent retail park.

The construction of Lakeside has really regenerated poor old Thurrock, creating many jobs for local people and a shopping experience where there was nothing at all for the residents. We love Lakeside and, though we have visited Bluewater and Westfield, these other developments can't compete in our estimation. Ok, the others may look more up-market, but good old Lakeside has... More

Lakeside shopping centre has a large variety of shops and department stores plus a cinema, food court and the boardwalk where you can sit by the side of the lake and get a bite to eat. Parking it plentiful and free. Early mornings or weekday evenings are my favourite time to go as I hate shopping and these times are... More

We went early in the morning and enjoyed wandering around the almost empty shops. It did start to get busier later on though.

I love this place for eating out..but for shopping is a mess!all of them from next to handm..all clothes mixed up..on the floor....even I went to Vision express to buy 2 pairs of sunglasses that I reserved the week before(tot.value 350£!!!)and they lost them!!!!!!!and you complain about the economy!?!?!?

Typical shopping centre but with a few more high street/cheaper shops then the average. Great choice of resturants, especially coffee shops. Only ever travelled here via car so i can't comment on how the public transport links are. There's better shopping centre's but Lakeside is still great! :)