Westland Shopping Center

Westland Shopping Center, also known simply as Westland or Shopping d'Anderlecht, is one of the largest shopping centres in Belgium. It is located in Anderlecht, in the western part of Brussels. The centre was inaugurated on 30 August 1972 by Henri Simonet, following a partnership between René Bracops and the company Devimo. Construction had begun in 1971. At its opening, Westland covered 35,000 m² and housed around one hundred shops, including a Bon Marché and an Innovation department store, along with a parking lot for 2,000 vehicles. Its capacity was then very close to that of the Woluwe Shopping Center, which had opened four years earlier. Over the decades, Westland has evolved into a major retail destination. Today it spans more than 80,000 m² over two floors and hosts over 130 stores and 10 restaurants. The centre offers a wide range of retail categories, including fashion, beauty, jewellery, kids, wellness, high-tech, sports, and gift ideas. It also features a large parking area with more than 2,100 spaces, although parking has been paid since 1 February 2016. In 2012, a statue of Jean-Claude Van Damme was inaugurated in front of the shopping centre. In 2017, part of the ceiling collapsed, leading to a temporary closure. The centre underwent extensive renovations that were completed in 2022, giving it a modern, bright interior. Westland Shopping is positioned as a family-friendly shopping and leisure destination in Brussels. It provides various services such as free parking (via the Smile app), electric vehicle charging stations, a baby room, lockers, a pharmacy, a press shop, and a package point. The centre also includes BIG'c, a leisure space with bowling, virtual reality, karaoke, and arcade games. A loyalty app called Smile offers exclusive benefits. The official website emphasises the shopping experience, events for the whole family, and a convivial atmosphere. The centre is easily accessible by car and public transport, and it remains a key retail hub in the Brussels region.

The Westland Shopping Center was initiated through a partnership between René Bracops and the company Devimo. Construction began in 1971, and the centre was inaugurated on 30 August 1972 by Henri Simonet. At that time, it covered 35,000 m² and housed around one hundred shops, including a Bon Marché and an Innovation department store. It also had a parking lot with 2,000 spaces. Its size was very close to that of the Woluwe Shopping Center, which had opened four years earlier. In 2012, a statue of Jean-Claude Van Damme was inaugurated in front of the shopping centre. In 2017, a portion of the ceiling collapsed, causing the temporary closure of the centre. The Westland subsequently underwent renovations that were completed in 2022. These renovations modernised the centre, which now spans over 80,000 m² over two floors and hosts more than 130 stores and 10 restaurants. The parking area has been paid since 1 February 2016, and now offers over 2,100 spaces. The centre continues to operate as a major retail destination in Brussels.

• 2022

  Renovations completed, modernising the centre.

• 2017

  Part of the ceiling collapses, causing temporary closure.

• 2016

  Parking becomes paid on 1 February.

• 2012

  Statue of Jean-Claude Van Damme inaugurated in front of the centre.

• 1972

  Westland Shopping Center inaugurated on 30 August by Henri Simonet.

• 1971

  Construction of Westland begins.

Family-friendly shopping and leisure destination in Brussels with a modern, fully renovated environment.

Product categories. Fashion · Beauty · Jewellery · Kids · Wellness · High-tech · Sports · Gift ideas · Restaurants · Leisure (bowling, VR, karaoke, arcade)

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