9 Reasons why you should visit Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet

It's autumn break. You probably took a few days off to do ‘something’ with your children. But Chimpychamp or Monkeytown are not exactly at the top of your favorite list, so what do you have to do? I know. You'll be happy and your children will be too. And oh yes, it's also good for your wallet. And oh yes II, you can also park easily. Heaven on earth? You could say that. Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet is your hope in troubled times. The answer to all your clothing issues. The solution to your what-should-we-do-with-the-family problem. Go there quickly. And here's why:

1. The location

Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet is located in Lelystad, so it's central for everyone. I drive there from Amsterdam in 45 minutes or from Haarlem in an hour. Besides being central, it's also a cozy fashion destination. You feel like you're in a small charming town, safely walled and with a view of the Markermeer.

2. Parking

There are many, many parking spaces and moreover, parking is incredibly affordable. For a measly 3 euros, you can park there all day. Good luck finding that in Amsterdam. The parking lot is next to the shopping area, so no complicated transfer issues. And oh yes, there are ten payment machines, so no long lines here either. Ideal.

3. Safe

The shopping area of Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet is car-free and the entire area is walled. So you can walk around with your children without having to worry that they might run under a car (or cyclist). Believe me, that enhances your shopping pleasure.

4. The stores

So far for the environmental factors, now onto what it's really about: the stores. I sometimes hear from people that they have a grab-and-snag association with Batavia Stad, but really, you are shopping here in a beautiful shopping area with similar stores from international brands. Just to name a few: Ralph Lauren, Oilily, Denham, Tommy Hilfiger, Tumble ’n Dry, NIKKIE, Scotch & Soda, Lacoste, Falke, Marlies Dekkers, Michael Kors; they all have their own store. Everything is 30% to 70% cheaper than the original store price.

5. The selection

Now go to a ‘regular’ clothing store and there is already a lot gone. Winter jackets for the kids, for example, almost nowhere to be found. In Batavia Stad, yes. In abundance. And nice ones too.

6. Extra services

If you want, you can get advice from a stylist from Batavia Stad. And if you are, like me, a Flying Blue member of KLM, you also earn extra points when you shop in Batavia Stad. For every euro, you earn two Air Miles. Just show your receipt and your Flying Blue account at the Information Centre and everything will be credited properly.

7. Food and drink

In Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet, you will find various nice spots where you can have coffee, lunch, and dinner in the evening. A latte and a muffin as a stop at the Chocolate Company, lunch at La Place with a view of the Markermeer and the ’pirate ship‘, or an Italian dinner and a good glass of wine at the brand new Farinella.

8. Opening hours

Do you also sometimes get annoyed that the stores close at 5 PM on Saturdays? Just when you're getting into it, all the doors close. In Batavia Stad, they understand what you need, so during the autumn break, they are open every day (yes, including Saturday and Sunday) until 8 PM. This is standard for every Saturday and Sunday.

9. Feel special

If you become a member of Batavia Stad (which is free by the way), you earn members' balance with every purchase. You can use that on your next purchase. Extra discount by shopping, then. From October 26 to 29, there is also a VIP Event in Batavia Stad, especially for members. Wave your member card and receive an additional 20% discount at participating stores, settle down in the VIP Lounge, or treat yourself at one of the food trucks.

Not a VIP yet? Sign up quickly and everything will be fine.