Activate, the UK's newest immersive competitive socialising experience, opened at Metrocentre this weekend, welcoming hundreds of fun seekers through its doors.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Superdrug will be upsizing its store at the top five super regional mall, Metrocentre, making it the largest in the region. This move continues to highlight Metrocentre’s strength in bringing the latest store concepts to the region, and coincides with the recent signing of Sostrene Grene set to arrive later this year.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Urban Outfitters has signed at the destination’s upper Red Mall in what will be the brand’s first UK store of 2025.

Immersive Everywhere, a pioneer in world-class experiential events, is thrilled to announce the launch of "PEPPA PIG: Surprise Party," at Metrocentre, Gateshead, one of the UK’s top five super-regional shopping centres. Opening later this year, this immersive experience - developed under license from leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro - will transport visitors into the world of PEPPA PIG, inviting them to “help make Peppa’s Surprise Party the best one ever”.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Stradivarius has signed at Metrocentre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East and further underscoring the destination’s regional dominance in attracting the latest and most sought-after fashion brands.

The Metrocentre Partnership is celebrating a fast start to 2025, following a record-breaking 2024 for both sales and footfall. Proactive asset management, with nearly 300,000 sq ft of deals completed in the last 12 months, has helped to drive a 9.2% year-on-year footfall uplift year to date.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that premium fashion brand, Reiss, has opened its brand new store at top 5 super regional mall Metrocentre, alongside 55,000 sq ft of new openings, upsizes and refits across its Red and Platinum Malls.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced several exciting developments within its food and drink portfolio, including the opening of YoYo Noodle and German Doner Kebab (GDK). These new dining options, along with other signings, expansions, and refits, contribute to 25,000 sq ft of changes, further strengthening Metrocentre’s position as the dominant retail and leisure destination in the North East.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that fashion retailer, Reiss, has signed at Metrocentre, further demonstrating the top 5 super regional mall’s momentum in securing highly sought-after and premium brands. 

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of two iconic Newcastle-born institutions at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre. Greggs and Newcastle United are set to open in Upper Town Square later this year, underscoring the destination’s commitment to working with local hero businesses and bringing forward the latest store formats to continue to drive footfall.

An innovative Newcastle United Foundation Careers Hub has supported more than 1,000 young people since opening less than one year ago in Gateshead’s Metrocentre.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that River Island is undertaking a comprehensive refurbishment of its 25,500 sq ft store at top 5 UK super regional mall, Metrocentre. Works have commenced to create a best-in-class shop fit and refreshed shopping experience, at the largest River Island store in the North East.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that British womenswear brand, Sosandar, has signed at top 5 UK super regional mall, Metrocentre. Set to make its regional debut in the heart of the scheme, the womenswear retailer will be launching its third standalone bricks-and-mortar location in the destination’s upper Platinum Mall. 

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the submission of a planning application for the redevelopment of Metrocentre’s Green Mall entrance. The proposed scheme would represent significant investment to create new anchor units, enhance the public realm and landscaping, and revitalise one of the main gateways into the shopping centre.

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced the signing of the renowned Italian beauty brand, KIKO Milano, at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre.

Following a consistent streak of successful openings across the UK, German Doner Kebab (GDK) has announced it will be unveiling a new site in one the largest shopping centres in the UK, Metrocentre, bringing its high-quality tasting kebabs to the dominant North East destination, with an official date to be announced

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Primark has unveiled its new and upsized space at Metrocentre, the top 5 UK super regional mall and dominant destination in the North East. 

 Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that leading streetwear retailer, Footasylum, is upsizing at top five super regional mall, Metrocentre.

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that GO Outdoors, the leading outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, has launched its 20,242 sq ft store at Metrocentre, the dominant retail and leisure destination in the North East. 

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that immersive escape room and bar provider, The Escapologist, is set to join top 5 UK super regional mall Metrocentre, in a move that marks the operator’s debut in the North East.