Shopping at Stansted Airport

I am flying Ryanair tomorrow thanks to free flights I have availed of but downside is a 6 hour stopover at Stansted before I make my connection. I have never been to this airport before so can anyone tell me are there any decent shops there and if so what type of shops or is there a nearby town that I could pass the time away at.
Thanks

gerry

The Stansted Express is only 40 mins to Liverpool street, so that could be an option if you want to go to the centre of London for a few hours.

Be careful about leaving the Airport. You may find your 6 hours has shrunk to 3-4 hours by the time you've got your bags and travelled on the little shuttle bus back to departures. There are a few shops and a few bars restaurants. Have a leisurely meal, and buy a good book/magazine and you'll be airborne before you know it.

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Last time I was in Stansted was a few years ago but it was as dull as ditchwater. If you had a 4 hours or more and didn't mind the extra expense you could scoot to London for a bit. Bring your laptop or a good book and get mashed in the bar I say.

Stanstead

They are computers available as well if you want to surf the time away. They charge 50p for about 15 mins if I remember correctly. I believe there is also a hotel very close to the airport that might be worth checking out for a meal to pass the time. Personally, I would'nt go in to London either. At best the Stanstead Express is a 45 min ride but I have been on it when it took twice as long due to hold ups for various reasons.