Ikea - Batley

Love, gadgets and storage here and get some good bargains. Oh, I have to try the ice cream here.

Always like a day out when you visit here, the store is so large with a one way system to walk around it, you'll need a couple of hours at least, especially since the cafe food shop near the exit are so good, the Swedish meatballs are very tasty. A superb selection of products separate returns click collect areas, both have very nice spacious reception areas too. A very large car park very close to lots of other great outlets, including Showcase Cinema.

Very easy to get to with plenty of parking. Really helps to see the furniture displayed in mock rooms. Sells a wide variety of furniture as well as convenient tool sets that I've found work reliably even after a few years of use. Food is good too, the meatballs are rightly famous and you get free refills on soft drinks.

I visited on a Sunday afternoon, which almost spoiled my experience, but fortunately, it was quite peaceful. I quickly navigated through the maze of IKEA, picking up essentials like Kallax shelves, a random kitchen gadget I didn't realize I needed, a stuffed toy, and some more storage boxes, with a quick stop for meatballs halfway through. I would recommend that if you're looking for something specific, definitely check their stock online before you go, as I've had to rethink my purchases the last few times due to items being out of stock.

The shopping center is quite large and offers plenty of free parking. The layout is divided into sections, and you can follow the arrows on the floor for guidance. There’s a great selection of items that appeared to be of good quality. However, I found the space to be overwhelming and somewhat claustrophobic, so much so that I had to ask for assistance to find the exit. For those who enjoy exploring and are willing to search for what they want, this place could be a good fit. It was very crowded during our visit, but we did manage to buy some high-quality treats. The staff was helpful and friendly.