Gloucester Renaissance: The Magnificent 7

GLOUCESTER RENAISSANCE

The Magnificent Seven #1 Gloucester Quays

When it comes to the regeneration of Gloucester, there is no doubt that Gloucester Quays is the jewel in the crown. The completion in September 2007 of Gloucestershire College’s new canalside campus signalled the start of the area’s renaissance. And a 25 hectare area of derelict and grim buildings was transformed, when the designer outlet centre at Gloucester Quays was officially opened by TV personality and fashion consultant GokWan in 2009. Developers Peel continue to invest heavily in the waterside location that has become a mecca for leading

brands, restaurants and bars. Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Quays has been the catalyst for the regeneration of the area, with a new 29,000 sq ft Next store at St Ann Way having opened nearby earlier this year. It is part of the £14 million investment Peel Holdings is making in Gloucester Retail Park (formerly the Peel Centre) next to the Quays. In fact, wherever you look around the area, it appears something is being built. The £141 million regeneration of Bakers Quay is progressing well, with the completion of a 104-bedroom Premier Inn Hotel, a drive through Costa Coffee,

Sales grew by ten per cent in 2018-19 at Gloucester Quays

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