Address: 14 Daniell Way, Croydon, CR0 4YJ, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.1
based on 318 reviews.
Accessibility
Pros:
"Easy accessible via public transport or car and has free parking."
"Easily accessed with a wide range of stores with a lot of major stores represented"
"It is easily accessible via public transport as well as your own car."
"Ampere Way tram stop and local buses in the vicinity."
"All right next to a tram stop as well, Ampere Way."
"Free parking and could walk between the stores without the need of moving your car"
"Great shops free parking, easy to park."
Cons:
"Had to wait 15 minutes until they opened up a section with no one saying why it's closed."
"Not enough time to visit more than one store as only 75 minutes parking allowed due to football ground"
"there is not much parking and no overhead roof for when it is raining"
"Difficult overcrowded place to get in and out of, congested by local traffic roundabouts."
"The local roads can become very congested."
"access to the park is via one small road which can get congested at peak times"
"The pedestrian access to the retail park from the tram station is dangerous, with narrow stairs in the middle of a dark ditch with shrubs, without any street lights."
Parking
Pros:
"Plenty of parking but can be harder to park when it's busy."
"Parking is hassle-free with plenty of spaces available."
"Free car parking too which is a bonus."
"Plenty of parking space"
"Always a lot of free parking, unless there is an event on."
"Large scale of free parking situated outside all the establishments within the estate which is convenient"
"Free parking with over 1000 parking bays."
Cons:
"Mostly a large car park with shops around the outside"
"the car park exit situation is the worst I've ever experienced"
"Massive place but parking limited No disabled parking outside spots direct."
"This place is terribly designed, it's heaving at the weekend and it's hard to find parking."
"Parking here is a nightmare."
"This place has everything, unfortunately everyone else knows this too. This means that parking is a nightmare."
"Car park being redesigned so less cars can park, even though at peak times the car park is overflowing."
Shopping Experience
Pros:
"With a variety of shops, restaurants a bowling alley and a multi-screen cinema, Valley Park even boasts of having its own IKEA store."
"It's a very beautiful place with all modern facilities in place; whether you are dining, shopping or just pure entertainment- shoes, clothes, toys restaurants, cinema etc all is there."
"Good place to get everything you need for DIY projects only if you know what you need."
"The mix of renowned brands and local boutiques creates a delightful shopping experience, catering to every taste and need."
"Good range of shops and good places to eat"
"All the big name brands are here and in the nearby streets."
"Good Retail park, has a good mix of stores, from Boots, to IKEA"
Cons:
"Didn't get what I needed, lots of bare shelves."
"When I did ask staff for help I was told to find someone else."
"the same can't be said for the staff in sports direct, especially those 2 girls on the till upstairs around 2.30. They were so unhelpful and definitely didn't want to b there"
"Customer service are very rude and borderline aggressive."
"Has the basic shops but nothing extensive"
"Didn't have a few of the items I was after."
"B&Q completely messed up my order/delivery."
Entertainment and Leisure
Pros:
"Days are gone when people used to rally in bowling arena and other amusement centres. Only focus is food and cinema and therefore this retail centre stays busy at night."
"Great arcade in South east London, located in Croydon Purley way this arcade has so much to do including bowling."
"Leisure includes a Big Cinema, Bowling, plenty of restaurants as well as Ikea, B&Q, Sports Direct, Boots etc."
"This place is perfect for both adults and children, as there is always something to keep you entertained."
"There is also a bowling alley so a fun day out can be planned for the kids whilst the parents go shopping"
"Such a fun exciting place for kids, lots to do"
"They also provide food and drinks for both young and old."