Tesco - Stratford upon Avon - 16th April 2014

My parents and I went to Stratford upon Avon for a short trip and doing a bit of shopping. Whilst going out of town, we found a Tesco and decided to head there and have a look.

So, what is it like? The criteria is as follows.

1. Clean - yes, in general.
2. Friendly staff - Generally okay.
3. Aisle width - wide enough for two big trolleys to pass through.
4. Everything I was looking for was in stock - Generally well stocked and got the goods that we wanted. There was even some samples of Tesco's finest cherry tomatoes which was absolutely delicious! Clotted cream is also available at £1.95 per tub, which is Tesco's finest, making it Churchcentral Forward friendly.
5. Extras: pharmacy/opticians/specialist food/petrol station - There is a fishmonger with an okay variety of fish, a deli and a butcher. A small phone shop and clothes are also available. Considering the size of the superstore (not being an Extra), it has got an excellent variety of specialist food especially Chinese food which compares well to Yardley and Dudley. A pharmacy is also available. A petrol station is also available and it's quite cheap at 126.9p per litre.
6. Fresh produce with long sell-by dates - Yes, in general. There are reduced items (going towards out of date) which sell at mostly one third off.
7. Opening Hours - 6am Monday to 12:00am Saturday making it a 24 hour store. 10am to 4pm Sunday. Impressive opening hours.
8. Speed of till-processing - A good number of manned tills available meaning it was quite fast and efficient
9. Self-service tills available - Yes and also scan as you shop tills available.
10. Parking facilities - Yes with a three hour parking restriction which is more than adequate even if you need to have a coffee at the Costa cafe. The car park design could be better but there's a good little shelter at the middle of the car park meaning you won't get wet if it rains!
11. Value for money - Part of the big four supermarkets, Tesco's prices are quite good. Some items were more expensive though so watch out.
12. Organic produce - available if you want them.
13. Cash machine or cash back - Tesco Bank cash machines are available outside and they do offer cashback.
14. Pedestrian access - yes and are step free.

Overall, this Tesco is a little hidden gem and considering it is not an Extra, I am impressed by it. However, what marks it down is that the superstore does need a bit of TLC especially with its toilet facilities.

Rating: 8 out of 10