Saturday, June 27, 2026

Lakeside

M and S Lakeside set to host FAO Schwarz

M&S THURROCK has been chosen to host FAO Schwarz (famed for unique toys, life-sized plushes and interactive experiences) in its store to prepare for the festive season. This announcement comes as M&S launches the new offering in 20 stores across the UK and on M&S.com.

The end of summer can be sad, but at Prezzo Lakeside new seasons are just new reasons to celebrate!

LAUNCHING on the 21st October, Prezzo Lakeside is steaming ahead into autumn with a delicious new selection of pastas, pizzas, drinks and desserts.

Breast screening and best shopping; make for a perfect day out in the fight to catch cancer early

BREAST screening is an essential tool in the fight against breast cancer, and now – during Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a mobile breast screening unit is calling Lakeside Shopping Centre its home for the next year and a half.

Embrace the outdoors at Lakeside this autumn in a sizzling hot tub boat

AS summertime comes to an end, you can extend those relaxed alfresco vibes by taking to the water on Skuna Boats - the UK's first hot tub boat experience.

The Addams families are welcome to Hollywood Bowl at Lakeside this Halloween

THIS Halloween, Hollywood Bowl Lakeside is offering a free game of bowling to customers named after the Addams Family. 

No Time To Die on stroke of midnight at Vue Thurrock

NO TIME to waste on Thursday, 30 September, as 007 finally returns to the big screen for his 25th instalment, No Time To Die, and shows begin from a minute past midnight at Vue Thurrock – with tickets available now.

Dive into Lakeside’s Total Bounceout obstacle course

THIS week, Lakeside saw the arrival of Total Bounceout, an exciting pop-up leisure attraction out on The Quay opposite Hollywood Bowl.

Iconic Canadian restaurant Tim Hortons to open venue in Thurrock

ICONIC Canadian restaurant brand, Tim Hortons® is making a name for itself in Essex, announcing the arrival of not one, but two new drive-thru restaurants this winter. The brand famed for its signature coffee and delicious donuts will open in Thurrock, with a venue in Braintree hot on its heels - taking the total number of sites within the county to three following the successful launch of Harlow in May.

SD by Suit Direct opens a new store at Lakeside

THIS weekend, Lakeside Shopping Centre welcomed new menswear retailer, SD – The Home of Menswear by Suit Direct.

Free Guy at Vue Thurrock

FAMILY-FRIENDLY big screen content continues in full force at Vue Thurrock this month, with plenty of escapes for everyone available before schools go back.

Local nurseries enjoy a ‘dino-mite’ day out at Lakeside

TWO local nurseries were invited to spend a day out at Lakeside shopping centre and meet some pre-historic creatures. Little Chestnuts Pre-School and Twizzletops Day...

Spectacular selection of new releases now showing at Vue Thurrock

A SPECTACULAR selection of new releases are now showing at Vue Thurrock, with more highly-anticipated films lined up in the coming weeks.

Lakeside welcomes Thearpie Clinic

THIS week, Lakeside welcomed Thérapie Clinic to the shopping centre, opening their doors on Level 1 opposite H beauty.

Lakeside could be turned into bustling “green” town

LAKESIDE could be turned into a bustling “green” town with new homes nestled alongside shops under new council plans.

Escape Hunt is set to come to Lakeside

ESCAPE Hunt announces they will be opening a new venue in Lakeside Shopping Centre, located in West Thurrock, expected to open this Autumn 2021.

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