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• July 2014 by Suzie R.
  Handful of shops that r find good butchers in there but sadly it all needs knocking down and modernizing it's tired it's old people go there for a basic shop but it hasn't got the buzz the way it used to it's a drag to go there now nothing exciting really happens there anymore we need much better shops there was talk of Americans taking over mmm looks like that fell through whoever re modernized this would make a four tune there is a lot of shops that could be made into a fantastic shopping centre and be the heart of Bootle again
• July 2010 by Megan C.
  The Strand Shopping Centre is a fairly big shopping centre in Bootle which offers both your usual big chain stores like Marks and Spencer, Boots, WH Smith's, etc., but also has a fairly good variety of independent shops if that's your preference. This shopping centre kind of seems wind on and on like a maze. I think I got turned around about ten different times. There are a good amount of shops, and it's well worth the visit if you don't want to go all the way to Liverpool, or all the way to Southport, depending where you live. There are is also a fairly good amount of places to eat inside, and outside across the street from the shopping centre.
• July 2010 by Tina W.
  Yes, the Strand is ok. I do tend to by pass it in favour of the city centre which is only another 10 minutes on the train, but it's good if I'm desperate: last minute birthday gifts/cards, emergency nose studs when mine have fallen out in the night, an Argos outlet a little closer to home for those heavy purchases. There are a reported 130 shops in the Strand, and they are pretty good, probably better namewise than St John's precinct in Liverpool, with Marks and Spencers, Boots, Thorntons, WH Smith, Superdrug, New Look, Clinton's, mobile phone shops, pet shops, clothes shops and innumerable discount stores, such as Wilkinsons, Poundland and B&M. There are few restaurants or cafes, at least none that really appeal, perhaps why I consider the Strand a dash around sort of shop; get in get out. There are good parking facilities, which is really reasonably priced.
• May 2010 by Philip S.
  The Strand Shopping Mall in Bootle is usually where all the locals go for shopping as there is a large array of different shops to choose from. It hasn't changed a lot since over a decade ago; its layout remains the same and has similar shops that would attract those on a budget since it has many bargain stores. In terms of class, it is certainly not upmarket and not the most attractive of Shopping Centres but it is okay for a day out. They have a lower and upper mall operated by lifts/escalators. It is easy to get lost on a first visit but it is also easy to walk around in circles! It is a good place to buy basic items for the home as they have a variety of discount stores like B and M, Poundworld and Poundstretcher. The mall could do with air conditioning as it is often warm inside. It is spacious enough though and has plenty of room to manoeuvre wheelchairs and pushchairs.