Brightly colored entrance to "The Playground" with children and adults walking by, featuring a rainbow and clouds in the design.

M Pavilion

Discover M Pavilion, a vibrant shopping hub in Thornaby with a great variety of shops, a popular market, and convenient free parking.

M Pavilion is a popular shopping centre located in Thornaby, offering a comprehensive retail experience for visitors and locals alike. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere and diverse offerings, it has earned a commendable Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, reflecting its appeal to the community and beyond. It’s widely considered a central hub for shopping and local activity within the town.

Visitors to M Pavilion will find a good variety of shops, catering to different needs and tastes. The centre is particularly noted for its vibrant market, which takes place on Thursdays. This adds an extra dimension to the shopping experience, providing unique stalls and a lively buzz for those exploring the area.

Convenience is a key feature here, with ample and accessible parking available for shoppers. The main car park offers free parking for up to three hours, making it easy to enjoy an unhurried visit. The centre is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant environment for everyone. Its busy nature highlights its role as a focal point for the town, making it a great place to visit for shopping and more.

4.1

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Anonymous

5/5

Absolutely love the pavilion it's the heart of our proud little town.

Anonymous

5/5

Good place to visit. Variety of shops. Market is on a Thursday. Only small market but good. Parking free for three hours in the main car park. Can also park in the underground car park of Asda. No public toilets.

Anonymous

5/5

Full of people Very clean Big car park Busy area

Anonymous

5/5

Everything you need for general shopping in one area

Anonymous

4/5

It's alright! Free Parking to access shops at the Pavilion depending which end, shops you want to visit! But you can park in Asda's underground car park as well for 2 hours if you need to go to the medical centre in Thornaby or the dentist on the opposite side of the car park entrance! But quickly nip to the post office I park on the top car park opposite the Asda Petrol Station 👍 It's wheelchair accessible and wheelchair parking is also available at both car parks! In Asda underground car park you can use the 2 Lifts to get upstairs to do your shopping or close by shops in the Pavilion Shopping Centre! A decent shoe shop and clothes shop would be nice to have there!

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