The Preston Docks B&M is part of one of the country’s most exciting retail parks at Riversway Retail Park in Mariners Way.
A TikTok couple has shared their trip to one of the UK’s largest B&M stores. Sophie and Jon, known as @sophiebiddz, recently visited Preston Docks in Lancashire to explore the sprawling discount store — and their video has racked up thousands of views.
“This is a new experience for me,” Sophie admitted. “Maybe we’ve done a cinema, but it’s a B&M and garden centre. This is a bit of me.”
She couldn’t hide her amazement at the sheer size of the store, pointing out it “even has an upstairs” packed with more discounted treasures. But there was so much more beneath the surface that makes it a must-visit for shopaholics across the country.
The Preston Docks B&M is part of one of the country’s most exciting retail parks at Riversway Retail Park in Mariners Way. It boasts a huge footprint of around 39,000 sq ft, ranking it as the second biggest in the UK.
It’s more than just a shop. The store also features a garden centre, picnic station, and everything from groceries to homeware, decorations, and seasonal products. Lucky shoppers can browse Christmas and Halloween ranges, kitchenware, plants, pet memorial items, and special novelty plates — Sophie’s favourite being the pizza-themed ones.
“I can’t understand why you’ve never brought me here before,” Sophie laughs. Jon points out that while some items are familiar, the vastness and variety make the trip worthwhile. “Oh, this is a fantastic day,” Sophie adds, picking up floral plates and juice glasses. “I love this.”
Over the course of their mini-documentary, the couple admire quirky items like alpaca ornaments, LED vases, and British tapas-style dishes, regularly pausing to marvel at the store’s scale and selection.
With multiple floors, a garden section, and hundreds of everyday essentials and merchandise, it’s no wonder Sophie and Jon were left truly dumfounded.
Their TikTok has prompted excited reactions from followers, such as “OMG, it’s a huge shop. I love it!” Another wrote: “That’s a three-hour drive for me, but it’s totally worth it,” while one viewer wished: “I wish we had a big one near us.” One particularly enthusiastic fan added: “I’m in love with those pizza plates.”
B&M itself is a variety retailer founded in 1978 that has grown into a household name with over 750 UK stores and millions of customers each week, known for selling branded products at low prices.
