Bridgend Designer Outlet facts for kids
The Bridgend Designer Outlet is a popular shopping center in Bridgend, Wales, in the United Kingdom. Many people also know it as the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. Locals sometimes call it "The Pines." It's a special kind of shopping area called an "outlet store." This means you can often find great deals on famous brands. The McArthurGlen Group owns and runs this big shopping village.
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What is the Bridgend Designer Outlet?
This shopping center is located right next to Junction 36 of the M4 motorway. This is a major road between the cities of Cardiff and Swansea. The outlet has about ninety different stores. These stores sell products from well-known brands and designers. You can find many different items here. These include clothes, toys, books, and even electronics.
Recent Changes and New Stores
In 2014, the Bridgend Designer Outlet got a big update. It had a "makeover" that cost £2.5 million. After this update, five new stores opened in 2015. These new shops included Ernest Jones, Calvin Klein, Henri Lloyd, Le Creuset, and Snow + Rock. These additions gave shoppers even more choices.
How to Get to the Outlet
The Designer Outlet is easy to reach. It is close to the villages of Sarn, Litchard, and Pen-y-fai. It is also near the town of Bridgend. Right next to the outlet, you can find other useful places. There is a Sainsbury's supermarket and a Premier Inn hotel. You can also find restaurants like Harvester and KFC. A Joules clothing store is also nearby.
Public Transport Options
You can also get to the outlet by bus. Many bus routes serve the area. These buses connect the outlet to the town of Bridgend. They also go to the Llynfi, Garw, and Ogmore Valleys. There is a bus stop at the outlet itself. Here, you can catch National Express and TrawsCambria coaches. These coaches travel between Swansea and Cardiff.
