Cotswolds Designer Outlet opens its doors
Cotswolds Designer Outlet in Gloucestershire has opened its doors to the public.
The 136,000 sq ft scheme – located just off Junction 9 of the M5, near Tewkesbury – features a mix of 52 brands, including the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Reiss,The North Face, Sweaty Betty, PUMA, Adidas, Rituals, The Perfume Shop, M&S, and ProCook.
The outlet centre also houses a number of F&B brands, such as Five Guys, Pret A Manger, 200 Degrees, Zizzi, Wagamama, and Caffè Nero, as well as local operators Kneed Bakery and The Patisserie Box.
Phase 1 of the development is now 98% let, with work underway on the second phase which will add an additional 50,000 sq ft of space.
Cotswolds Designer Outlet was developed by Robert Hitchins Ltd and is managed by outlet specialist Multi-Realm.
Christine Grace, leasing director, Multi-Realm, said: “Cotswolds Designer Outlet is set to become one of the ‘must visit’ retail and leisure destinations in the UK, offering a hugely compelling mix of international, national, and local brands, as well as a fantastic range of food and drink options, all complemented by the carefully curated design.
“For an asset of this scale to be 98% let on the day of opening is unprecedented, and really demonstrates the strength of demand from brands for space at this site. This is a one of a kind asset, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve produced with our customers.”
Simon Tothill, property and development director at Robert Hitchins Ltd, added: “Located at the gateway to the Cotswolds, this is an outstanding destination which has been meticulously designed and delivered to exacting standards.
“It has taken a lot of work over many years to get to this point, and the opening of this asset is a landmark milestone both for the local area and for the UK retail sector as a whole.”