Romford Shopping Hall 43 Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB

Romford Shopping Hall is one of Romford's longest standing businesses and a leading retail location for East London and Essex.

Having completed a massive re-development in 2008 it is currently enjoying an exciting revival, bursting at the seams with a wide range of offers.

With the new building Romford Shopping Hall is changing fast. The traders have experimented with providing designer labels and improve their offers at an affordable price.

There is a fantastic collection of food operators, providing a comfortable environment in which to have a cup of tea and a chat. Pie and mash can be found at Terry McDowell's, Oriental food is available from Sunrise Cafe and the Laurie and Teapot Cafes serve the best value sandwiches in town! Traditional market fare comes from the Hawkins family butchers. Those looking for something more exotic can visit the superb Chinese supermarket.

The non-food businesses are quirky and range from wedding dresses and fancy dresses, make up to make over's and wigs to witches. For a full list of retailers click here.

In an age when so many markets are sidelined in new developments, the private family owners, Land Management, have stayed true to the small independent trader. Grand pilasters at the entrance lead into a light and airy market hall, with a large roof lights over a central atrium and escalators from ground to first floor. The feel is traditional, but also modern with a truly family culture. At Romford Shopping Hall there really is something for everyone.