Impact
There has been some controversy amongst traders and other local people in other parts of Telford, such as Wellington, Oakengates, Madeley and Dawley, about the impact of the centre on local traders.
In a typical week, the mall sees around 300,000 visitors, rising to over half a million in the Christmas run-up. The centre is also notably busier at the weekends.
The centre also feasibly draws a significant amount of trade from Shrewsbury, with the centre only being approximately 25 minutes (approx. 15 miles (24 km)) drive up the A5/M54 motorway. Shrewsbury, being a historic town, has much more limited access to its two medium-sized shopping centres (Darwin and Pride Hill), and the car parking charges are much higher than in Telford. Up until car parking charges were introduced in 2004, many residents of Shrewsbury drove to Telford to experience the free parking and wider range of stores, but this bonus has now been retracted, although still one of the cheapest car parks in the UK for those that do charge. There are choices of both Long stay and Short stay car parks surrounding the Shopping Centre, making this an easy and convenient destination from the M54.
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