Wolsey Place
(http://www.wolseyplace.co.uk/). a single level precinct that runs from the bandstand mall, next to the telewest tower still known locally as the bat building (british american tobacco)to commercial way at two separate entrances and mercia walk at the town square and christ church. wolsey place has over 65 retail outlets including boots, a moderately sized sainsburys, topshop/topman, elc and wh smiths.
The Peacocks Centre
(http://www.peacocks-centr...). constructed in 1992 encompassing three floors of retail space in over 80 outlets. built around a food hall serving mainly fast food on the lower concourse the shopping centre has a modern all-glass design. the anchor store is debenhams, while other stores include tk maxx, hmv, h&m, next, river island and monsoon. occasionally the food court plays to musical and artistic productions run by local schools, organizations and groups.
Markets - Monday - Saturday a basic fruit and veg market operates. There is a monthly farmer's market, and occasional French, Italian and Christmas markets. None are particularly spectacular.
Others - Toys R Us is a something of a concrete blot on the landscape, but provides a wide choice of toys. BHS is on the corner of Church Street East. Commercial Way has most of the town's banks, several estate agents, Harpers is an independent photo store on Commercial Way. The High Street, running alongside the railway line, is not pedestrianised and doesn't have much footfall, or many shops - several restaurants, plus CEX (http://www.cex.co.uk/stores/) and a florist are essentially all that survive.
Lion Retail Centre - near the mosque, has Hobbycraft, an arts supply shop, a DIY store, an Argos, and Halfords.
The town has three cycle shops, Switchback Cycles, Evans and the Raleigh Cycle centre.