The awards recognise the best venues, attractions, destinations and operators within the group travel industry. Spanning 20 categories, the awards are voted for by readers of Group Leisure magazine and groupleisure.com.

thecentre:mk was selected as the winner amidst strong competition from other nominees  - Trafford Centre, Birmingham’s Bullring and Oswaldtwistle.

Robert Goodman, Centre Director for thecentre:mk said “Readers of the publication are well-informed social club organisers, corporate club organisers and coach travel companies who all enjoy extensive travel throughout the UK. It’s an honour to be voted Best Shopping Venue by this industry. The award confirms that we are regarded highly as a destination of choice by the people who enjoy and arrange trips. We welcome coach parties and groups to our shopping centre and at Christmastime in particular, people travel great distances to see our show in Middleton Hall.”

The shopping centre works closely with Destination Milton Keynes to attract people to the city. Jackie Inskipp of Destination Milton Keynes said “thecentre:mk was one of the founder members of DMK and we are all absolutely delighted that their exceptional customer service and variety they offer visitors have been recognised by this award.  Undoubtedly, thecentre:mk makes a huge contribution to the overall diversity that Milton Keynes provides as a destination "

thecentre:mk offers free coach parking, a meet and greet service for coach parties and refreshment vouchers for coach drivers.

For more information on visiting thecentre:mk go to www.thecentremk.com.