That’s right; it’s been a long eight years of planning and four years of redevelopment but Shopaholics across Manchester will be delighted to hear the fantastic news. Manchester Arndale has officially completed its third and final stages of its redevelopment programme, the Winter Garden in the North side.
With an incredible £170 million of investment, including a £20 million transformation of the food chain food hall, the entire centre’s exterior is utterly unrecognisable. From the yellow tied and brown mosaic faced monolith that used to dominate the Manchester’s City Centre into the new glamorous glazed entrances letting the light flood in from every angle. In addition its spacious interior and décor (stylish granite flooring) has turned the old Arndale centre into a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere redefining the centre into a whole new shopping complex. It really has to be seen to be believed!
The final phase of the centre redevelopment program, the incredible Winter Garden, has many high street brands such as large clothes retailers NEXT, NEW LOOK, TOPSHOP and RIVER ISLAND, elegant bars and restaurants surrounding a 100ft high glass atrium. This design feature cleverly brings the whole centre together perfectly, creating the complete shopping experience. Within a few months a further 10 stores will be successfully trading, alongside this will be the new refurbished Arndale Market. It is now officially the largest in town shopping centre in the UK - which is larger than the Bullring in Birmingham, now that’s something all of Manchester should be proud off.
With about 350,000 people walking through the city centre everyday, Manchester has definitely put its place firmly on the map. The city has proved itself to be the shopping capital of the North. With a number of residential development programs happening across the city, there are plenty of residents eagerly waiting to explore the New Arndale centre. The amazing shopping complex is expected to attract approximately 35-40 million visitors every year, employing over 5,000 people to facilitate the high demand. With Christmas drawing closer they are expecting to increase their employees to 8,000 in order to make this Christmas slightly easier for every shopper.
What’s more, the centre has excellent transport links, especially with its multi million pound car parks with direct lift access into the centre, its metro links and efficient bus services taking you directly outside the centre. Shopping couldn’t be anymore easier, all we need to do is turn up, browse through the stores, and spend our hard earned cash the way we deserve! So keep on developing Manchester & Happy shopping!
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