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The scheme extends to circa. 41,000 sq ft (ground floor GIA) and was developed in 2005. Existing tenants include Next, B&M and River Island. Next have recently remodelled their unit to incorporate Costa Coffee. Other occupiers in the immediate vicinity include New Look,...
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The Beacon is the retail heart of the bustling town of North Shields with an excellent range of fashion and value retailers. The centre is directly linked to the recently refurbished Library and Community Service Centre and benefits from a 460 bay car park.
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Rent: £3,120 - £35,000
Size: 1,130 sq ft - 36,944 sq ft
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1 available shopping centre unit
Average annual rent £25,000
Top listed agent Newns Webster
Thu Feb 12 2026
The Metrocentre Partnership has began construction works on a new space for independent brands at Metrocentre in Gateshead. The creation of the new hub, which will be called 'The Crescent' due to its curved space, will see the transformation of part of the scheme's Upper Green Mall into a 10,000 sq ft space with 10 retail units and a café kiosk. The destination's purpose is to build upon the existing collection of independent brands in ‘The Village’, adjacent to The Crescent in Upper Blue Mall.
Thu Jan 29 2026
Metrocentre in Gateshead has added to its fashion lineup with the signings of Hollister and Lovisa. Hollister, which is owned by Abercrombie & Fitch, is set to open a 6,000 sq ft space in the scheme's Red Mall this summer, adjacent to Stradivarius and the upsized Superdrug. The store will offer a selection of clothing, accessories, and fragrances. Lovisa will move into an adjacent unit to Hollister over the coming months, with the retailer taking 957 sq ft of space in the Red Mall.
Wed Jan 07 2026
Metrocentre in Gateshead has recorded a strong festive trading period, with increases in both footfall and sales. Boxing Day in particular delivered a standout performance, with footfall up by 7.6% year-on-year, outperforming the national average of 4.4% for shopping centres and high streets in the UK. Throughout December, over 16 million shoppers visited Metrocentre, an increase of 1.5% against the same period in 2024.
