The Trafford Centre Case Study Flashcards
What road is the Trafford centre located just off?
The M60
When did the Trafford centre open?
1998
What is the catchment area of people within a 45 minute drive of the Trafford centre?
5.3 million, the largest in the U.K.
What is the total potential retail expenditure of the Trafford centre?
£13 billion
How many stores and anchor stores?
230 stores
6 anchor stores including John Lewis
What are the latest additions to the Trafford centre?
Barton square, a unique home retailing section including next home
What is there in the Trafford centre for leisure?
A 20 screen cinema, laser quest, 18 lame bowling alley and LEGOLAND
The Trafford centre houses Europe’s largest food court, how many people can it seat and how m ah restaurants are there?
Seating for 1600
60 restaurants, cafes and bars
What ring the Trafford centre making it attractive for mini breaks?
Three premier inns
What is the interior and exterior design of the Trafford centre a mock of?
Rococo and late baroque design
What junctions of the M60 is the Trafford centre located close to?
9/10
How many buses per hour can the Trafford centre bus depot deal with?
120
The X50 bus service is a new bus service from the Trafford centre to Manchester Piccadilly. What is the journey time?
25 minutes
How many parking spaces are there in the Trafford centre?
10,000
The Trafford centre has a full range of services, such as? (3)
A post office, a travel agents and banks
What facilities are there for the disabled in the Trafford centre?
A shop mobility unit, offering scooters and wheelchairs
What is a big advantage of the Trafford centre?
It is weather proof and air conditioned
What does the Trafford centre have in terms of security?
Its own security system and a meeting point for lost children
What can occur in the M60 near the Trafford centre?
Traffic jams
Does the Trafford centre contain any independent stores?
No it’s too expensive to rent space for local stores
Who are kept out by the security staff at the Trafford centre?
The homeless
What’s wrong with the atmosphere in the Trafford centre?
It’s artificial although there are 5 themed sections.
