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

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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.