Guided Learning 🙌
At Guided Learning Ltd, every child is supported with tailored, face-to-face tutoring in a nurturing and encouraging environment 📚 Helping build confidence, skills and a love for learning every step of the way. ✨
Bank Holiday Opening Hours ⏰
Planning your visit this Bank Holiday Monday? Here’s when you can shop with us inside The Baytree Shopping Centre. 💫
Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd May:
08:30AM until 05:30PM
Sunday 24th May:
10:00AM until 04:00PM
Monday 25th May:
08:00AM until 05:00PM
Whether you’re picking up last-minute treats or enjoying a relaxed browse, we look forward to welcoming you this sunny Bank Holiday. ☀️
Brentwood Art Trail 2026 🎨
End date: 28/06/2026 4:00 pm
The 2026 Brentwood Art Trail is returning to The Baytree Shopping Centre from Saturday 30th May until Sunday 28th June with a vibrant Pop-Up Gallery open daily from 10am until 4pm. 🎨✨
On Saturday 6th June from 2pm until 5pm, you can enjoy live demonstrations and artists creating work in action here at The Baytree Shopping Centre. Get involved with a special live art session in the centre too! Whether you love sketching, painting or simply getting creative, everyone is welcome to take part. Please bring your own art materials, including an easel or small drawing board if needed. Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4nAmCqh🖌️
But that is not all, on Saturday 27th June the Creative Community Showcase will here at The Baytree from 11am until 3pm, with tables for local arts, culture and creative groups! Make sure you save the date to come down to spot some amazing art and meet the teams. 🖼️
The Brentwood Art Trail is proudly brought to you by Brentwood Connected, the Business Improvement District supporting Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone by creating exciting experiences for residents, visitors, employees and local businesses.
Half Term Inspiration 💭
Half term has officially arrived… and if you’re already hearing “I’m bored” before 10am, don’t worry, The Baytree Shopping Centre is here to help! ✨ Whether you’re planning a full family day out or just looking for a few easy ways to keep the little ones busy, our centre is packed with family-friendly shops, treats and activities right in the heart of Brentwood. From craft supplies and pocket-money shopping to sweet treats and summer essentials, here are four simple ways to make the most of half-term at The Baytree. 👀
1. Start with a pocket money adventure
One of the easiest ways to keep children entertained? Give them a small budget and let them explore.👀 A trip around The Baytree Shopping Centre can quickly turn into a mini adventure as little ones browse toys, books, stationery and hidden gems throughout the centre. A stop into The Works is always a winner for affordable activity books, crafts, colouring sets and puzzles, perfect for keeping the fun going once you get home too. Meanwhile, stores like Poundland are ideal for snacks, games and little treats that make half term feel extra special. 🛍️
2. Pick out their next favourite book
There’s something lovely about letting children choose a brand-new book for half term. Whether it’s a colourful picture book, a new fantasy adventure or an activity-filled sticker book, a visit to Waterstones is the perfect rainy-day activity. 📚
3. Refuel with a snack
After exploring the centre, why not stop for a bite to eat and enjoy some family time together? Whether it’s grabbing lunch at Cafe Neon 7 or simply taking a break from the shopping bags, there are plenty of easy food options nearby to recharge before heading back out again. And let’s be honest… snacks from Poundland solve at least 80% of half term problems. 😂
4. Choose something new
Sometimes the excitement of half term is simply getting to pick something for themselves. Maybe it’s a new outfit from Sports Direct before summer activities begin, a fun accessory, or even a fresh pair of shoes from Clarks. 👟
So if you’re looking for simple, affordable and family-friendly ways to survive half term… you know where to find us! Make sure to head down, pop in and say hello. 👋
Coffee Morning Opening!☕
We are pleased to announce the official opening of the Biggest Coffee Morning with Saint Francis Hospice! 
Join us today (Friday 15th May) and tomorrow (Saturday 16th May) from 10am-3pm here at The Baytree Shopping Centre, come and enjoy:
A coffee & treat alongside a chat
Take part in the Raffle
Guided Learning Ltd Colouring Competition
Bennetts Funeral Directors Ltd Ice Cream Truck
Apperances from Frankie the LionAlso a special thanks to Mayor Cllr Jay Laplain and Mayoress Vanessa Laplain for coming down to help us celebrate today! 
Plus Essex’s best baker (and Great British Bake Off star!) Andy Ryan also popped by to support our Brentwood Coffee Morning with Saint Francis Hospice. 
Plus Essex’s best baker (and Great British Bake Off star!) Andy Ryan also popped by to support our Brentwood Coffee Morning with Saint Francis Hospice. You can WIN a £25 voucher this weekend! 
Our very own Guided Learning Ltd are running a colouring competition at the Coffee Morning with Saint Francis Hospice, thanks to Kamal the owner! 
Our very own Guided Learning Ltd are running a colouring competition at the Coffee Morning with Saint Francis Hospice, thanks to Kamal the owner! Simply join us and pick up a colouring sheet, and get creative for the chance to win £25 voucher for Sports Direct and The Works and return by Monday 18th May.
Join us again tomorrow from 10am–3pm alongside our Local Artisan Market for coffee, cakes, local makers and more!