Key advantages
Sector locations
See where others in your sector are located in the region
Smart Connections: Transport
Around the world, countries, states, cities and regions are fighting a 
fierce battle for investment spend and this report examines the role that transport plays in this fight. Written by Professor Austin Smyth, Head of the Department of Transport Studies at the Westminster University, the findings are supported by the opinions of over 300 senior international business people, surveyed by YouGov. Click here to download a free PDF copy of the Smart Connections Transport Report
Contact us
+44 (0)1322 312190
You can contact us by email or by calling the team on +44 (0)1322 312190
The Bridge, Brunel Way,
Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GA
Kent Thameside
Bluewater is one of Europe's largest and most innovative retail and leisure destinations. Within its first 12 months of trading, Bluewater changed the face of retailing in the UK and became the benchmark for quality British retailing, winning a multitude of international awards including a Millennium Product mark.
Bluewater has successfully combined retail and leisure to offer a day out destination. Bluewater's average Guest spends around three hours at Bluewater, and 98% of Guests surveyed in exit polls say their visit is highly enjoyable.
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, Bluewater offers the most avid shopper an outstanding retail experience. Extensive consumer research resulted in a triangular design to make shopping easier, with a department store at each corner- John Lewis , Marks & Spencer and House of Fraser - connected by three distinct shopping malls, with retailers grouped together to appeal to different customers.
The Guild Hall offers carefully selected classic high fashion retail, together with lifestyle stores and gourmet restaurants and cafés. The Rose Gallery is family focused with major high street retailers and the Thames Walk offers high street fashions, cafés and entertainment.
The Bluewater philosophy is simple: to make shopping an enjoyable, stress-free experience, to treat its customers as Guests. Trained Hosts are on hand to give a 'helping hand' with shopping and provide information about where to shop, eat and which facilities are available.
Bluewater's striking architecture and innovative retail design sets it apart from other shopping destinations. Situated in a stunning location among towering 50 metre high cliffs at the core of the Thames Gateway, Bluewater is surrounded by a tranquil landscape of lakes, parkland and trees.
Kent Thameside Regeneration Partnership
Kent Thameside encompasses the thriving town centres of Dartford and Gravesend, plus Bluewater, Ebbsfleet International and Ebbsfleet Valley – identified as one of four ‘transformational’ projects in the Thames Gateway.
To find out more about retail and other opportunities in the Thames Gateway region, please click here ...
