Factory outlet centres - Grab yourself a bargain

Buying directly online or from factory outlet centres can save you a considerable amount of money. There are a multitude of centres throughout the UK offering huge discounts on almost anything you could wish to find. Most people automatically think of factory seconds when they think of these large retail parks however a lot provide discounts on items which are excess stock, end of season merchandise or simply being sold wholesale, direct from the manufacturer.

To make it easier for you, we have selected a few which we thought represented good value with plenty of variety:-

Galleria Factory Outlet

The Galleria factory outlet centre is based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire just off the A1 and offers discounted products from recognised high street stores including Alphamarque, Regatta, and Marks & Spencers. Open 7 days a week and offering loads of parking.

Ashford Designer Outlet

This particular conglomerate offers up to 50% off top brands and an additional 10% discount on all purchases when you sign up to their newsletter. They have factory outlet centres in Ashford- Kent, Bridgend- Wales, Cheshire Oaks- Ellesmere Port, Livingston- Scotland, Swindon- Wiltshire, York- Yorkshire, East Midlands & also 9 throughout Europe.

Peak Village

Peak Village in Rowlsey, Derbyshire boasts 26 factory outlet stores offering up to 70% off everything from homewares & clothing to contemporary gift ideas. They suggest registering online to obtain your free frequent visitor's card, which entitles you to 10% off most purchases. Peak village is open every day & even hold special events several weekends a month, varying from music & entertainment to free health checks.

Hermes

Hermes has recently purchased 8 outlet centres within the UK (managed & operated by REALM). Offering a huge variety of stores run by both manufacturers and retailers who are selling previous season's stock, end-of-line products, cancelled orders, some quality seconds, discontinued lines and returned merchandise at discounted prices of up to 80%.

Designer Sales

Last but certainly not least. For those of you who like a bargain but don't like to compromise on couture, London (and occasionally Brighton) play home to 6 mammoth sales per year. Over 70 different fashion houses come together to bring you the best of their sale samples.