Bluewater has welcomed six new businesses in the lead up to the Christmas season.
Bluewater offers shoppers 300 different brands to choose from and is also currently playing host to its popular Winter ice rink.
Over recent months, Bluewater has welcomed four new shops, along with the addition of a brand new restaurant this month and the return of a popular UK fashion pop-up this festive season.
The store openings follow the recent return of Under The Rainbow to Bluewater, with their Winter Art Exhibition.
Following the success of pop-ups in previous years, this exhibition is Bluewater’s “largest yet”, featuring 80 artists from across the Southeast.
The exhibition is located across two floors on the Upper and Lower Guildhall near Zara and will be available to visit until December 30.
We’ve rounded up all the new shops and businesses in Bluewater and what you need to know about them:
Whistles
Where is it? Located on the Lower Guildhall next to Polo Ralph Lauren.
The bespoke store currently features the brand’s edit of pieces for the Autumn/Winter 2023 season with a range of clothing and gifting options.
LK Bennett
Where is it? Located on the Lower Guildhall next to Whistles.
Following a relocation, the new LK Bennett store is now situated in a larger space within the shopping centre.
Castore
Where is it? It’s located on the Upper Rose Gallery, next to Brown’s Jewellers.
Opening in November this year, this sportswear brand hosts a range of items for men and women, marking the brand’s fourth store in the South.
The store offers a range of brands including Zone, Flow and Apex.
Mappin & Webb
Where is it? The store is located on the Upper Guildhall opposite Apple.
Luxury jewellers Mappin & Webb has relocated and “tripled” the size of its Bluewater showroom.
The store features a large Rolex room, and a Cartier room with dedicated seating areas for clients, along with a range of luxury brands available including IWC, Hublot, Panerai and Girard-Perregaux.
Chi
Where is it? The restaurant will be located in The Village next to Carluccio’s.
Opening before Christmas, Bluewater is soon to introduce its latest restaurant to be joining its outdoor Village, Chi, offering guests a range of pan-Asian dishes.
Their options will include popular dishes like Katsu curry and bao buns and marks the brand’s first restaurant to open in Kent.
Cambridge Satchel Company
Where is it? The pop-up is located in the Upper Rose Gallery next to Starbucks Coffee.
Returning for the Christmas season, Cambridge Satchel Company will offer a range of bag styles from classic satchels to more contemporary designs.
The pop-up will be available at Bluewater until January.
James Waugh, Centre Director at Bluewater, said: “We are delighted to be offering our guests a wide variety of festive pop-up stores, and new permanent additions to shop this festive season.
“With something to cater for every taste, we’re sure guests will love all of our new additions, with some Kent-firsts in the mix too."
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