Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Premier Shopping Destination in Farnborough
Princes Mead has been a cornerstone of Farnborough's retail landscape since November 1990. Our centre brings together over 30 stores spanning fashion, beauty, technology, and essential services, all designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Adjacent to major retailers like Asda, Sainsbury's, and B&Q, we provide seamless access to both household names and independent businesses. Our lower-level food court featuring Costa Coffee, Subway, and Burger King ensures visitors can refuel conveniently. We actively foster community engagement through annual events like the Farnborough Food Fair and seasonal kids' clubs, strengthening local connections. With dedicated management oversight and a commitment to accessibility, we maintain high standards of safety, including first-aid trained staff and facilities for all visitors.Our strategic location in Farnborough, coupled with ample parking and proximity to public transport, makes us easily accessible. Through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, we support local charities and sustainability efforts. The centre undergoes continuous improvement to enhance shopper experience, reflected in our modern facilities and regular special offers. As a family-friendly destination, we balance commercial success with community service, ensuring our operations benefit both visitors and local stakeholders.
Services
Retail Stores
Food Court
Parking Facilities
Community Events
Free WiFi
Wheelchair Access
Taxi Phone
Baby Changing
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 stores under one roof for maximum convenience.
- Our centre hosts annual community events like the Farnborough Food Fair.
- Ample parking and proximity to public transport ensure easy access.
- We maintain first-aid trained staff and accessibility facilities for all.
- Regular special offers enhance value for shoppers throughout the year.
Services
Retail Stores
Our centre houses over 30 retail units spanning fashion, beauty, technology, and daily essentials. Major brands like Boots, Clarks, and Holland & Barrett coexist with independent traders, offering diverse shopping options. This mix ensures visitors access both familiar chains and unique local businesses under one roof.
Food Court
The lower-level food court features Costa Coffee, Subway, and Burger King, providing quick-service dining options. This dedicated area allows shoppers to take refreshment breaks without leaving the premises, enhancing overall visit convenience and satisfaction through varied food choices.
Community Events
Annual events like the Farnborough Food Fair and seasonal kids' clubs foster local engagement. These activities transform the centre into a community hub, encouraging repeat visits while supporting local producers and organisations through sponsored initiatives and charity partnerships.
Parking Facilities
Ample parking surrounds the centre, with easy access from major roads. This infrastructure accommodates visitors arriving by car, complementing public transport links. Regular monitoring ensures safety and efficient space management during peak shopping periods.
Accessibility Services
We provide wheelchair access, baby-changing facilities, and a free taxi phone for visitor convenience. These amenities ensure comfortable visits for families, elderly patrons, and those with mobility requirements, reflecting our commitment to inclusive retail provision.
People
Duncan Coombes
Centre Manager
With over two decades of retail management experience, Duncan oversees daily operations at Princes Mead. He ensures high service standards, tenant satisfaction, and implementation of community initiatives while maintaining the centre's commercial viability.
Joanne Payne
Marketing & Promotions Manager
Joanne leads promotional strategies and event coordination at the centre. Her expertise in retail marketing drives footfall through targeted campaigns, seasonal offers, and community engagement activities that enhance the shopping experience.
Caroline Taylor-Davies
Office Manager
Caroline manages administrative operations and tenant communications. With extensive experience in commercial property management, she ensures efficient centre administration and supports both retailers and visitors through effective organisational systems.
Questions
What are Princes Mead Shopping Centre's opening hours?
We're open Monday to Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm and Sundays 10:00am-4:00pm. The centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day.
Are there parking facilities available?
Yes, we offer ample parking around the centre with easy access from major roads. Parking spaces are available for both short and long-term visits.
What dining options exist at the centre?
Our food court features Costa Coffee for hot drinks, Subway for sandwiches, and Burger King for fast food options on the lower level.
Do you host community events?
We organise annual events including the Farnborough Food Fair and seasonal kids' clubs to engage local residents and support community organisations.
What accessibility features are available?
We provide wheelchair access, baby-changing facilities, and a free taxi phone to ensure comfortable visits for all customers.
Reviews (5)
S.
Jan 07, 2022
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Lots of confusion over "Prince Mead" shopping centre and "The Meads" Shopping centre and to add further confusion, Queenmead the open air retail high street. To start with the Prince Mead shopping centre is a well managed and maintained centre with a good variety of shops. The other two are the exact opposite. Loads of new developments in the surrounding area with some new major retailers.
Pauline Whicker
Jan 01, 2022
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This is the shopping centre next to asda. Parking is good here in the Asda owned car park where you now pay on exit. Don't confuse princes mead with queensmead (the open air shops) or Kingsmead (where vue cinema is) where you park in the very tightly spaced, council owned, multi story car park. Sainsburys own the other car park near vue. I think princes mead is the better shopping centre of the three.
Darrell Huntley
Dec 28, 2021
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I've been to Decathlon and Smyth's 5 times in the last 3 years but never did I realise there was a mall behind the doors next to Asda. Mind. Blown.
Florin Alexandru Asandulesie
Nov 23, 2021
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Disgusted that you have to pay parking even as a customer. Make sure you know how much time you spent there as you will have to pay at the end.
Michael Hookway
Nov 07, 2021
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They have changed car parking payment your car is clocked going in to the Asder carpark and when you finish shopping go to new machines in front of Asder store put in your car number plate and pay . Cash have change as none given back.
Dont try not paying as you will get a letter in the post with your fine .
Dont try not paying as you will get a letter in the post with your fine .
