The all-new, highly anticipated Cotswolds Designer Outlet has announced its official opening period starting on Wednesday, 16th July, with an array of exclusive events and offers for visitors to enjoy and experience at the UK’s newest retail destination, extended over a dedicated two weeks this July.
Doors will open from 10 am to unveil over 50 newly built retail stores and contemporary eateries, with a range of opportunities for everyone to get involved during the launch and beyond. Located in a premium position at the gateway to the Cotswolds, the aesthetic of the new outlet reflects and reinforces the heritage and rural landscape of the surrounding region and is a ‘must-visit’ this summer.
Some additions to the lineup have been announced, with fashion retailers Reiss, Hobbs, and Jack & Jones joining the lineup along with The North Face and The Body Shop, adding to an already impressive retail offering.
They join a hand-picked selection of curated stores, featuring prestigious brands such as BOSS, Levi’s, Adidas, Sweaty Betty, and Rituals.
Alongside internationally renowned retailers, local businesses will also be showcased, including KNEAD Bakery and The Patisserie Box, which promote locally made goods and tasty treats. Visitors will also be able to refresh with a range of catering options, including Five Guys, Wagamama, Zizzi, Pret a Manger, Caffè Nero, and 200 Degrees.
The destination has been designed with the whole family in mind and features both indoor and outdoor play areas, accessible family changing facilities and a dedicated approach to pooches, with a wild walk meadow and even a dog stick library!
Each retailer will host extra-special in-store launch activities for everyone over the extended launch period, allowing you to truly experience all the individual and unique brands on opening day.
During the opening week (Wednesday, 16th to Sunday, 20th July), guests can enjoy an unparalleled retail experience, with the mall hosting a series of performances by well-known local entertainers, ranging from music to magic and kids’ crafting to spontaneous acts of kindness throughout the outlet, where they will gift various items and vouchers to visiting shoppers.
There is so much on offer in the initial few weeks, with a brand trail helping visitors explore each of the new stores. There’s even a giant doodle wall to keep children entertained and a doggy selfie station. The excitement is building, and the opening period will have something for everyone to enjoy on two legs or four.
The contemporary new development, nestled in the stunning North Gloucestershire countryside, is easily accessible from the M5 motorway via Junction 9, where you immediately see the stunning venue as you join the A46. Offering ample parking spaces and providing an extended bank of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, it’s the perfect pit stop.
On weekends and bank holidays, a newly introduced shuttle bus service will operate every 30 minutes from the centre of the nearby town of Tewkesbury, also stopping at the local railway station in Ashchurch.
Adrian Field, Centre Manager at Cotswolds Designer Outlet, commented, “We’re really excited to be able to share the official opening and invite shoppers and diners to join us in the opening period from Wednesday 16th July onwards and enjoy a range of activities and entertainment. We look forward to welcoming visitors throughout July and into the summer holidays for an initial peek at Cotswolds Designer Outlet.
“As it draws closer, we are gearing up to opening the doors to the public and showcasing years of planning and building that’s been ongoing behind the scenes. Everything is taking shape, and I’m looking forward to it all coming together as the finished Cotswolds Designer Outlet. We’re proud to be supporting local businesses, independent retail and the local community over the launch period.”
The Cotswolds Designer Outlet will be open to the public from Wednesday, 16th July, from 10 am and will remain open daily until late.
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