Building a better John Lewis Bluewater

Celebrating 10 years in Bluewater with a multi-million pound investment.

To celebrate Bluewater's 10th anniversary we embarked on an exciting and ambitious project, transforming John Lewis and making it one of the largest department stores outside London.

Highlights

• New 16,500 sq ft John Lewis Foodhall from Waitrose (opened 6 August).
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• Extra floor in the basement, taking us to 4 selling floors
• Redesigned fashion floor
• New Beauty and Nursery departments
• Expanded Audio & TV department

Work began in March and has just finished.

Read the press release about the refurbishment

September update

• Hot off the heels of our new Foodhall is our brand new fashion floor
• You’ll find clear new ‘zones’ for fashion, from designer, to classic, contemporary and denim
• We’ve added new brands: Customized for the Crowd, Elie Tahari, Jesire, Jigsaw, Joules, Lofli Jeans, Nicole Farhi, Odd Molly, Paul & Joe Sister and Whistles. View our fashion brands
• We’ve also jazzed up our Jewellery and Accessories department, with glitzy new fixtures.

August update

• The John Lewis Foodhall from Waitrose is now open, in our new Basement.
• Kitchenware, Electrical appliances and Fitted kitchens have also moved to the new Basement floor
• We've expanded the Audio and TV department, on the second floor
• We've moved Stationery, to a new location on the Ground floor, next to Rugs
• Fashion accessories have had a new makeover
• Work is continuing on the First floor as we refurbish our Fashion and Beauty departments.

July update

We’re just a few weeks away from the opening of our new Foodhall. Meanwhile:

• Lingerie has now moved next to Beauty department, on First floor. View our Lingerie brands
• Children’s fashion has moved - all ready for Back to School - just by the Place to Eat. View our Children's fashion brands
• Work’s now underway on the First floor to transform Women’s accessories and shoes
• Pictures and Mirrors are now on the move
• The first part of our Audio and TV expansion has been completed. View our Audio & TV brands.

June update

As work continues on the new Basement floor we’ve been busy refurbishing other parts of the shop

• New mums and mums-to-be will love our brand new Nursery department on the First floor, next to the Place to Eat. View our brands and find out what's new
• We’ve moved Haberdashery and Fashion fabrics down to the Ground floor and given them more space
• There’s a new China and glass department, with brighter and more stunning displays. View our china and glass brands
• Luggage has travelled a short distance to a smart new location on the Second floor
• And we’re now working on refurbishing the Lingerie department.

May update

Work is going on refurbishing the Beauty department, with a fresh layout and some fabulous new brands. On 29 May Liz Earle arrived.

Based on the Isle of Wight, Liz Earle's products work on every skin type. They offer a simple, no-fuss and dependable routine and a pampering daily treat for everyone. More about Liz Earle. View our beauty brands.

We’ve also improved our Furnishing fabrics department. Have you heard about our Made-to-order 7-day service, which has recently been expanded? Enjoy finished curtains and blinds within 7 days of ordering, with a choice of up to 400 fabrics. Visit the new department to find out more and see what fabrics and wallpapers we stock.

April update

Our brand new Elemis SpaPod room has opened, with an even more relaxed ambience and mood-enhancing lighting. Come and enjoy a power booster or a revitalising facial treatment.

For more information please contact the Elemis counter on 01322 624123 ext 4090 or visit our Elemis page

The John Lewis foodhall from Waitrose

An emporium for food lovers, bursting with seasonally-sourced and speciality foods.

In your 16,500 sq ft basement foodhall, you’ll be able to navigate the aisles for seasonal groceries, as well as choosing everything from dressed lobsters to succulent cuts of free-range Berkshire pork - even a 3-course at-home dinner party.

Read the press release

Bakery and patisserie
Just try and resist a selection of freshly baked rolls and cup cakes, plus delicious breads from specialist local bakers delivered daily.

Cheese
Cheese lovers won’t be able to resist the tasting sessions inside our walk-in cheese room, filled with over 100 of the finest cheeses from England and the Continent.

Charcuterie and meat
You’ll find the best of British and continental hand-carved meats, antipasti and terrines - even joints of meat, traceable back to the farmer - and pick up a chef-inspired meal for tonight.

Wine
New world discoveries, old world favourites, fine champagnes and up-and-coming English wines sit alongside some of the world’s most exceptional vintages, all brought to you by Waitrose’s Masters of Wine. Our clued-up specialists will be able to help you choose the perfect wines to accompany your dinner party, with an opportunity to taste before buying.

A new selling floor in the Basement

Escalators will take you down to a new basement floor, dedicated to our kitchen and electrical departments, plus a full fitted kitchen service - as well as the foodhall.

Over 35,000 sq ft you’ll find a brand new Cookshop, brimming with every conceivable kitchen gadget and accessory to get your creative and culinary juices flowing!

Improvements to other floors

We’re not just investing in extra selling space. Each of the existing floors will be improved, with cutting-edge concepts for our fashion and nursery departments.

Our beauty department will be given its own makeover, and there’ll be some exciting new brands arriving - watch this space.

And on the top floor, our second-floor audio and TV department will be expanded to give you even more of the latest technology, along with expert, impartial advice.

Keeping you updated