Beaumont Shopping Centre facts for kids
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Beaumont Shopping Centre is a large shopping area located in Beaumont Leys, which is on the edge of Leicester. It's a big place, about 301,099 square feet (27,973 square meters), where you can find many different shops. The centre is owned by a company called British Land and is managed by GVA.
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What Can You Find at Beaumont Shopping Centre?
This shopping centre makes it easy for visitors to come and shop.
Parking and Facilities
You'll find three free car parks here, so there's plenty of space to park your car. Inside the main shopping area, there are public toilets available. Tesco also has its own toilets near their customer service desk.
Popular Shops to Explore
Beaumont Shopping Centre is home to many well-known stores. You can find places like Poundstretcher, Boots, Iceland, Next, Poundland, Shoe Zone, Superdrug, Peacocks (retailer), Wilko, WHSmith, Greggs, Costa Coffee, Yours Clothing, Specsavers, and EE.
The biggest store, called the anchor tenant, is Tesco Extra. It's located in an area of the centre known as the Bradgate Mall. An anchor tenant is usually a very large and popular store that helps attract many shoppers to the centre.
Discover Beaumont Market
The shopping centre also has a lively outdoor market area. This market first opened in 1984 and is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Most of the market is covered, so you can shop even if it's raining!
There are over 60 stalls at the market, selling all sorts of things. You can find fresh fruit and vegetables, games, DVDs, items for your home, and even unique bric-a-brac. There's usually a butcher's van too, selling fresh meat.
Car Boot Sales
If you love finding bargains, you might enjoy the car boot sale held here. These sales happen in the car park next to the market on Sundays and public holidays, from March to November. People sell used goods right out of their car boots! When the car boot sale is on, the main market is usually open too. There's also a car boot sale held every Thursday throughout the year, under the covered area of Beaumont Market.
Getting There by Bus
Beaumont Shopping Centre is easy to reach by public transport. It has its own special bus station with seven different stops. Many buses use this station, connecting the shopping centre to different parts of Leicester and its surrounding areas.
