A Magical Countdown to Christmas with Advent Calendars at Angel Central

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The festive season is incomplete without the excitement of a Christmas advent calendar, and this year Angel Central has some exceptional options to offer. From beauty delights to themed surprises, each advent calendar promises a unique journey to Christmas, filled with daily surprises that make the countdown truly special.

L’Occitane: A Journey Through Provence

L’Occitane brings a touch of Provence to your holiday countdown with their stunning range of beauty advent calendars. Each calendar is designed with intricate “Toile de Jouy” patterns and packed with skincare, body care, hair care, and fragrance treasures. The Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar adds an extra sparkle to your routine, featuring best-selling premium products. For those seeking a more eco-conscious option, the Reusable Beauty Advent Calendar is perfect—it’s a timeless design that can be enjoyed for years, with refillable slots to continue the beauty experience.

Rituals: Luxurious Surprises for the Holiday Season

Rituals invites you to discover the joy of the season with their new advent calendar collection, inspired by Amsterdam’s rich heritage. The Classic Advent Calendar offers 24 luxury gifts, including candles, bringing warmth to your holiday countdown. For those looking for something extra special, the Deluxe and Premium Advent Calendars introduce iconic bestsellers and limited editions, all wrapped in a festive scene reminiscent of Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage canals. Each day reveals a delightful surprise, making Rituals’ advent calendars a perfect blend of luxury and tradition.

Argos: A World of LEGO Surprises

Argos has an advent calendar to excite every LEGO fan this Christmas. With themes ranging from Star Wars to Harry Potter, Disney, and Marvel Spider-Man, the countdown becomes an exciting adventure through the worlds of favourite characters. Each day holds a mini LEGO build, bringing joy to fans of all ages as they construct iconic scenes or characters. Whether it’s the galaxy of Star Wars or the magical realm of Disney, these advent calendars are a creative and fun way to celebrate the festive season.

 

Angel Central offers advent calendars that turn the countdown to Christmas into an unforgettable journey. Whether indulging in the luxurious beauty surprises from L’Occitane, experiencing the festive heritage of Rituals, or building magical moments with LEGO from Argos, these calendars ensure that each day leading up to Christmas is filled with excitement and joy.

Halloween Gift Guide: Spooky Finds from Angel Central

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With Halloween just around the corner, Angel Central has everything you need to make your celebrations spookier than ever! From quirky home decor to creative costumes, these stores offer a variety of Halloween-themed goodies that are perfect for the season. Let’s dive into some of the best picks from Flying Tiger, Argos, H&M, and Accessorize.

Flying Tiger

Flying Tiger is always a treasure trove of whimsical and spooky finds, and their Halloween collection is no exception. This year, you can pick up a ghoulishly adorable ghost cushion that’s both fun and functional, perfect for adding a festive touch to your living room. If you’re hosting a Halloween gathering, their spiderweb tablecloth and decorative skeletons are must-haves to set a spooky atmosphere. They also offer a tote bag with a cute ghost design, making it a great accessory for trick-or-treating or carrying around your Halloween haul. And for a little extra frightful charm, Flying Tiger’s luminous ghosts will glow in the dark, adding a haunting effect to your home decor.

 

Argos

For Halloween costumes that range from fun to frightful, Argos is the place to go. Whether you’re dressing up yourself or the little ones, they offer a variety of fancy dress options, including witch costumes, gothic bride ensembles, and the ever-popular Disney Nightmare characters. For those who want to go all out, there’s also a terrifying scary clown outfit or a classic skeleton dress, ensuring you’ll be the star at any Halloween party. With Argos, finding the perfect Halloween costume has never been easier, whether you’re looking for spooky, quirky, or downright chilling.

H&M

H&M brings its own fashionable twist to Halloween with a collection of printed fancy dresses, perfect for those who want to add a stylish edge to their spooky look. Think chic skeleton prints and ghostly designs, ideal for a festive night out. To complete the outfit, you can pick up skeleton gloves for a touch of macabre elegance. H&M also offers face paint sets to help you create the ultimate Halloween transformation, and their ghost soft toys are an adorable addition for those wanting a more playful take on Halloween.

Accessorize

Accessorize makes sure your little ones are fully prepared for Halloween with their Girls Halloween Dress Up Set. This set includes everything needed for a spooky transformation, ensuring the kids are dressed to impress for any Halloween party or trick-or-treating adventure. To top it all off, Accessorize also offers a variety of additional accessories that will help tie together any Halloween costume, from hair clips to themed jewellery, making it the perfect finishing touch to any Halloween look.

Angel Central’s stores have pulled out all the stops this Halloween, offering everything you need for a fantastic celebration. From home decor at Flying Tiger to frightful costumes at Argos, stylish finds at H&M, and cute dress-up options at Accessorize, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re decorating your home, getting dressed for a Halloween party, or looking for the perfect gift, Angel Central has got you covered this spooky season.

Oliver Bonas Set To Land This May At Angel Central

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We’re thrilled to announce Oliver Bonas is opening its doors on Saturday 11th May at Angel Central. Oliver Bonas is an independent British lifestyle store, designing their own take on fashion and homeware. Join us at Oliver Bonas for their opening and get ready to explore their brand new Islington store, plus enjoy drinks and a DJ from 12pm – 4pm.
 
With a promise to make living a joyful experience and give cause for optimism, uplifting and inspiring new designs will land in store every week. Expect impactful homeware, bright, colourful clothing and accessories, eye-catching jewellery, and imaginative gift ideas.

 
Oliver Tress, Founder at Oliver Bonas, said: “We’re pleased to announce our latest store offering of style and inspiration in the heart of Islington. This vibrant community is the perfect backdrop for our eclectic products, and we’re excited to share our unique blend of fashion, homeware, and gifts with everyone who walks through our doors.”

5 Unmissable Ways to Spend Your Bank Holiday at Angel Central

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Are you looking for the perfect way to spend the upcoming April bank holiday in London? Here at Angel Central Shopping Centre, we’ve got you covered. From food and drink to fashion and entertainment, with so much to see and do, it can take time to figure out where to start. That’s why we’ve rounded up the top four unmissable ways to spend your bank holiday at Angel Central. Whether you’re looking to indulge in retail therapy, catch a movie, or savour some delicious cuisine, we’ve got you covered. So pack your bags, grab your friends and family, and prepare for a fun-filled bank holiday at Angel Central Shopping Centre.

Bank Holiday activities at Angel Central

Islington in Bloom 2023

Angel Central Shopping Centre is always buzzing with activity, and the Bank Holiday weekend is no exception.

Get growing with Islington’s beloved gardening competition Islington in Bloom 2023, one of the highlights of the weekend! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, this is your chance to contribute to a cleaner, greener, and healthier borough. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the competition and it’s going to be grander than ever before. You don’t need any experience or even a garden to participate – everyone is welcome to join in on the green-thumb action!

We want Islington to be cleaner, greener, and healthier, and our gardening competition is a great way for us to reimagine our shared spaces together and make this happen. Gardening has many benefits for people and the environment:

·It raises our spirits by making our shared spaces more beautiful.
·It makes Islington more attractive to pollinators and other wildlife.
·It supports biodiversity and helps protect our environment.
·It brings people together and is great for health and wellbeing.
·It’s fun!

There are fantastic prizes to be won:

·All entrants receive a voucher for a free bag of compost from Camden Garden Centre
·The first, second and third place in each category receive a Garden Centre Gift Voucher
·Everyone receives an award certificate

Simply fill in the new online entry form and submit your photos via the Islington In Bloom webpage here: Islington Council: Islington in Bloom | Islington Council

All entries are welcome.

To find out more about this years competition, meet the judges and get advice on what makes a great entry, come along to Angel Central on Saturday 8th April 11am – 2pm where we’ll be sowing seeds, potting plants, offering advice and celebrating our anniversary.

Puppy Yoga

The fun doesn’t stop there, from Friday through to Monday, you can experience the ultimate puppy experience! You will be joined by a litter of puppies who are all getting ready to venture off to their new homes. Each puppy yoga class will start off with puppy cuddles and individual photo opportunities! You will then carry on with some gentle yoga movements and breaks. The class will finish off with everyone on their backs lying down on their yoga mat with a puppy placed on their tummy for extra relaxation.

Puppy yoga is beneficial for the puppies as it allows them to socialise with new people in different environments, creating less separation anxiety when they officially go off to the new homes. From a wellness perspective, it is great for attendees too as it allows you to take a moment out of the day to unwind and relax from the everyday stresses of work and life.

Tickets are released every Thursday for the following weekend. Please check Puppy Yoga London’s website each week as they may release tickets at different times each week. Puppy Yoga London don’t release tickets further than one week in advance which has allowed all attendees to have a much better chance of getting tickets. To book a ticket for Puppy Yoga London’s upcoming sessions at Angel Central, click here.

Shopping options at Angel Central

Angel Central Shopping Centre offers a wide range of shopping options for all tastes and budgets. From high-end fashion boutiques to budget-friendly retailers, there’s something for everyone. This bank holiday, why not indulge in some retail therapy and find something for yourself or your friends and family? Find several well-known brands, including H&M, Uniqlo, Accessorize and more.
Angel Central also offers a variety of independent retailers for those looking for something unique. Including its sustainable market, where you can discover a range of environmentally friendly products, from homemade jams to handmade crafts. You can find all sorts of treasures here, and it’s the perfect place to pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir or gift.

Dining options at Angel Central

If you’re looking for something delicious to eat, Angel Central has a range of dining options to satisfy any craving. From quick bites to sit-down meals, there’s something for every taste and budget. For a quick and easy snack, head to Saint Espresso or the out-of-this-world Myungrang hotdogs. You can enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at Pret or tea and a freshly baked pastry or sandwich here.

For something more substantial, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. Whether you’re in the mood for burgers in Birdies or Japanese in Wagamama, Angel Central has it all. You can enjoy a sit-down meal with friends and family or grab a quick bite to eat on the go.

But the dining options at Angel Central are not just limited to food. You can enjoy a refreshing drink after a long shopping day. Whether you’re in the mood for a pint of beer or a fancy cocktail in Birdies. 

Entertainment options at Angel Central

Angel Central Shopping Centre is not just a great place to shop and eat. It also offers a range of entertainment options to keep you entertained during your bank holiday visit.

For movie lovers, the Vue Cinema is a must-visit. Here, you can catch the latest blockbuster movies in the comfort, including the new Mario movie. With comfortable seats, surround sound, and a range of snacks and drinks, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. If you’re looking for something a little more active, head to Birdies. Here, you can play the bright and colourful mini-golf and enjoy the wacky golf course while having fun with friends and family. 

Best deals and discounts available during the Bank Holiday weekend

If you’re looking to bag a bargain during your bank holiday visit to Angel Central Shopping Centre, you’re in luck. Many of the stores and restaurants offer special deals and discounts during the weekend, making it the perfect time to shop and dine.

To make the most of these deals, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and make a list of the stores and restaurants you want to visit. This way, you can maximise your time and make sure you don’t miss out on any great deals.

Angel Central Shopping Centre is the perfect place to spend your bank holiday in London. With an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to indulge in some retail therapy, catch a movie, or savour some delicious cuisine, Angel Central has got you covered. So pack your bags, grab your friends and family, and get ready for a fun-filled bank holiday at Angel Central Shopping Centre.

H&M Opens Today With New Home Concept At Angel Central

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H&M puts store sustainability, experiential services and customer experience at the heart of their new Angel Central store which opens on Friday 28th October at 10am. The store offers a world leading interior look and feel for the brand, including the much-awaited introduction of H&M HOME, new click and collect lockers and self-service checkouts.

Founded in Sweden in 1947, H&M opened its first U.K. store in 1976. Over forty years later, H&M’s U.K. and Ireland portfolio has grown to include more than 200 stores. H&M continues to lead the transition to circular, climate positive fashion. These values will be built into the foundation of the new Islington store which offers H&M’s Garment Collection and Recycling service. Launched in 2013, H&M’s Garment Collection and Recyling scheme allows customers to donate any unwanted clothes and textiles, by any brand, whilst shopping in-store. All donated items are recycled with 0% going to landfill.

To encourage customers to use their Garment Collection programme, H&M offer Conscious Points in addition to a digital voucher. The H&M garment collecting scheme is just one example of the many projects H&M has implemented to lead the change towards 100% circularity.

Christopher Clare, Expansion Manager for H&M U.K. & Ireland, continues: “We are beyond excited to bring our much-loved H&M HOME concept to our Angel Central store and customers. We always listen to our customers when designing new stores and considering concepts and services. So, not only will customers be able to enjoy new curated collections and spaces were style, creativity and culture are celebrated, but they can access new services which put our customer shopping experience first. We cannot wait to welcome our Angel Central customers to the store today!”

Check out the new H&M store at Angel Central, and enjoy 20% from Friday 28th October – Sunday 30th October!

Read the Angel Central Magazine Summer Issue online now!

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The latest issue of Angel Central Magazine is out now.

Full of perfect gift ideas and inspiration, and all the news on our amazing Summer Fête, Angel Central Magazine is now available to read online! 

– Summer Fête news, events and activities

– Summer fashion, picnic and back to school gift guides

– Angel Central’s new sustainable initiatives

– #WeAreAngel merch to show your Islington pride!

READ ONLINE NOW

Welcome back to Angel Central!

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Welcome to Angel Central!

Open for shopping, dining, fitness and entertainment

From 17th May, Frame, Vue and indoor dining will open back up! Please follow the latest government safety guidelines when visiting us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessibility update:

  • Toilets and baby changing are open Mon-Sun 10.00am – 7.00pm
  • Lifts are operation
  • Car park is temporarily closed until further notice

Follow us online on Facebook and Instagram for daily updates and inspiration.

Well, Well, Well!

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New year, new you? It’s hard not to feel like nothing has changed – with lockdowns, social distancing and working from home all still dominating many people’s lives. Zoom Zumba classes, eccentric new hobbies and mountains of home baked banana bread might seem very last year, but there’s plenty of reason to treat this January as a chance to help lift yourself and others out of the lockdown gloom, and start to feel that golden, summery light at the end of the tunnel. We’re not talking crash courses or restrictive resolutions, but a few small steps.

Connect

Have your group chats gone quiet and your video calls become a sea of blank rectangles? The spirit of last spring astounded and amazed, showing the lengths people will go to stay in touch with loved ones, and find new ways to meet, and share, and laugh. Don’t let lockdown fatigue set in. We’re all social animals, and however small, want to feel part of something bigger than ourselves. Reconnect, reminisce, and plan for when you can be together again. We hope your love is stronger than your patchy Wi-Fi.

Be Active

Though you may have mastered the art of the living room personal fitness routine, there’s more to being active than a few pushups in front of your confused chihuahua. It can be easy to get lost in the box-sets, turn off your brain, and wait for this whole thing to blow over. Make sure you treat your mind like you treat your muscles, with workout days as well as rest days. Try news things, rediscover lost passions – anything that gets you interested, excited, or amused. Take your brain out for its government approved daily exercise.

Turn Off

With body and mind taken care of, the importance of those rest days is clear. We need separation between the different, competing aspects of our lives – something that can be hard to find when one place becomes your home, workplace, romantic getaway, kid’s adventure playground, and Friday night out with the squad (dinner, drinks, dancing by the dishwasher.) As best as you can, try to keep these things separate, and create activities that help you transition between them. Walk round the block before work, or get glammed up for the weekend Zoom drinks. 

Give Back

The best way to achieve all these tips is to forget yourself, and do it for someone else. Nothing connects better, is more active, or gets you out of your own head more than helping and caring for friends and strangers alike. It’s easy to feel helpless in the face of something like the coronavirus pandemic, so the best thing to do is act. We’ve seen how much support, strength and joy is out there for our key workers, our NHS – and all in spite of being forced apart and isolated. Get talking, get involved!

 

Lockdown Update

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We’ve all been eyeing it up, so maybe now is the time to break into that special Christmas stash and pour ourselves all a large drink. We’ve all just learned of the new Tier 4 restrictions for London, changing the festive plans of many, and requiring Angel Central stores to close their doors, with takeaway and delivery services open only.

We’re encouraging everyone to stay at home and stop the spread, while maintaining a safe shopping environment for those using click-and-collect and takeaway services. Keep an eye on our social media for updates and information, including any changes to opening times or government guidelines.

These tighter restrictions will result in many disrupted and cancelled plans, and people left isolated from family and friends. With many ‘big shops’ already done, some will be left with food going to waste, while others will find it too late to pull together a last minute Christmas. Wherever we can Angel Central will support our locals and the wider Islington community in ensuring these people are not forgotten. We’ll share information and resources online, with contributions most welcome.

Don’t forget you can support local food banks at home with Angel Central’s Christmas karaoke filter! Find out more.