Shopping & Retail Therapy

At a Glance

• Location: 5.3 Miles North West
• Admission (2020): Free (parking charges)
• Open: All Year
• More Information: Visit Website

St. Albans

The Royal Charter for a market was granted in 1553 although the market is believed to date as far back as the 9th century. But you'll find the bargains more up to date than that and don't miss the tasty treats to be had in the food section in Market Place. The market runs the length of St Peters Street and it takes place every Wednesday and Saturday.

There is also the Maltings shopping centre with stores such as Crew, Fatface, H&M, Joules, Oliver Bonas and Body Shop amongst the selection to tempt you, but if that's not to your fancy then maybe pop into the Hotel Chocolat, after all you're on holiday...

At a Glance

• Location: 4.8 Miles North
• Admission (2020): Free (Parking charges)
• Open: All Year
• More Information: Visit Website

The Howard Centre

In the heart of Welwyn Garden City, just 5 minutes drive from the A1(M). Shops here include H&M, Marks & Spencer, Monsoon, JD Sports amongst many others. Parking is reasonable too, especially Sundays which is a flat £1.

At a Glance

• Location: 1.5 Miles North
• Admission (2020): Free (Parking charges)
• Open: All Year
• More Information: Visit Website

The Galleria

The Galleria has become to go-to destination for great brands at outlet prices. Gant, Gap Outlet, Jaeger, M&S Outlet, Body Shop Outlet, Villeroy & Boch, Waterstones, Tkmaxx - there is something for everyone here.

Being so close to the hotel you can easily grab a bargain or two during your stay with us!

At a Glance

• Location: 13 Miles North
• Admission (2020): Free (Parking charges)
• Open: All Year
• More Information: Visit Website

Stevenage West Gate

35 Shops including H&M, River Island, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins plus independent shops with plenty of interesting and unusual gift ideas to take home, there's even a Spurs store.

At a Glance

• Location: 12.3 Miles North
• Admission (2020): Free
• Open: All Year
• More Information: Visit Website

Roaring Meg

This is a modern out of town retail park, and in case you are wondering, I hear tell that it is named after the tributary of the River Beane called the Roaring Meg that stills runs underneath it (I think it's a lot quieter these days). 

Stores include Currys, Boots, Argos, Debenhams and Hobbycraft.

At a Glance

• Location: 15.6 Miles East
• Admission (2020): Free (Parking charges)
• Open: All Year
• More Information: Visit Website

Watford intu

This is the main shopping centre in Watford with plenty of shops to choose from and some top class entertainment to enjoy.

Stores include Boots, Lakeland, Marks & Spencer, next and Primark together with smaller boutiques for finding the more unusual gifts to take home.

Or perhaps a little entertainment is what you are looking for - in which case head for the Cineworld, Hollywood Bowl or Puttshack which is a new mini-golf & bar opening soon.

At a Glance

• Location: 20 Miles South
• Admission (2020): Free
• Open: All Year
• More Information: Visit Website

Oxford Street & Carnaby Street

Oxford Street is Europe's busiest shopping street with up to 500,000 visitors a day. Add that to the fact that Regent Street is just around the corner with another stellar line up of shops and the delights of the more boutique style of Carnaby Street is also just a few steps away and you have a serious shoppers dream.

Visit the famous Selfridges store at one end, the Flagship John Lewis at the other and everyone who's anyone in between. Take a small detour to the designer shops of Bond Street, or head for the famous Hamleys toy store or Liberty in Regent Street - your biggest problem might be carrying all your new treasures back to the hotel!