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{{Distinguish|Galleries Shopping Centre, Wigan}}
{{Distinguish|Galleries Shopping Centre, Wigan}}
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{{Infobox shopping mall
{{Infobox shopping mall
| name = Galleries Shopping Centre
| name = Galleries Shopping Centre
| image = File:The Galleries shopping centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear.jpg
| image = File:The Galleries shopping centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear.jpg
| image_width = 300px
| image_width = 300px
| caption = Galleries Shopping Centre in 2006
| caption = Galleries Shopping Centre pictured in 2006
| location = [[Washington, Tyne and Wear]], [[England]]
| location = [[Washington, Tyne and Wear]], [[England]]
| coordinates = {{coord|54.90053|N|1.53288|W|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|54.90053|N|1.53288|W|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title}}
| address =
| address =
| opening_date = July 1974 <ref>{{Cite web|last=Morton|first=David|date=2014-07-23|title=Remember When: The Galleries shopping centre in Washington turns 40|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/remember-when-galleries-shopping-centre-7470421|access-date=2021-07-30|website=ChronicleLive|language=en}}</ref>
| opening_date = July 1974
| closing_date =
| closing_date =
| developer =
| developer =
| manager = David McNee
| manager =
| owner =
| owner = LCP
| architect =
| architect =
| number_of_stores = over 200
| number_of_stores =
| number_of_anchors = 3
| number_of_anchors =
| floor_area =
| floor_area =
| floors = 2
| floors =
| parking = almost 3000 [[parking space|spaces]]
| parking =
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| website = {{URL|https://gallerieswashington.co.uk/}}
| publictransit = [[Washington Galleries bus station]]
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| website = {{URL|https://www.gallerieswashington.co.uk/}}
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'''Galleries Shopping Centre''' is a [[Shopping mall|shopping centre]] located in [[Washington, Tyne and Wear|Washington]], [[City of Sunderland]].
'''Galleries Shopping Centre''' is a [[Shopping mall|shopping centre]] located in [[Washington, Tyne and Wear|Washington]], [[City of Sunderland]].


==Shops and food/drink==
==Shops ==
The shopping centre comprises over 200 retail units, including 16 units in the adjacent retail park, with Sainsbury's & Asda as anchor tenants. The shopping centre offers over 2500 free parking spaces and has an on-site bus station, with the adjacent retail park offering over 600 parking spaces.{{Cn|date=April 2022}}
The shopping centre has many large supermarkets and retail chains located in the Main Centre and Retail Park.
*[[Sainsbury's]]
*[[Asda]]
*[[Marks & Spencer#M&S Simply Food|M&S Simply Food]]
*[[Argos (retailer)|Argos]]
*[[Matalan]]
*[[Next plc|Next]]


==History==
Various other retailers include in the Galleries Shopping Centre, [[Superdrug]], [[New Look (clothing retailer)|New Look]], [[Game (company)|Game]], [[Iceland (supermarket)|Iceland]], [[Bonmarché]], [[SportsDirect.com]], [[McDonald's]], [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]], [[The Carphone Warehouse]], [[Boots UK|Boots]], [[First Choice (travel firm)|First Choice]], [[Thomson Holidays]], [[Dorothy Perkins]], [[Specsavers]], [[JD Sports]], [[Ladbrokes]] and [[Ryman]].
The Galleries shopping centre opened in 1974. Originally the area where Costa coffee is was all open plan without a roof.. this to be added years later. The Galleries boasts the UKs first ever flagship “Savacentre” store, now Sainsbury’s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cordner|first=Chris|date=2019-09-23|title=15 scenes which show the changing face of The Galleries. Bring back memories?|url=https://www.sunderlandecho.com/heritage-and-retro/retro/15-scenes-which-show-the-changing-face-of-the-galleries-635809|access-date=2022-02-20|website=Sunderland Echo|language=en}}</ref>


Since 2009, work at the centre has included erecting new entrances and improving the atrium.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Green Travel Plan - The Galleries Shopping Centre|url=https://www.gallerieswashington.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/GreenTravel.pdf|access-date=July 31, 2021}}</ref>
The shopping centre has four malls on the ground floor, the Southern Mall, Western Mall, Wessington Square and Albany Mall. The first floor contains the Eastern Gallery Mall, Western Gallery Mall and Southern Gallery Mall.


On 8 July 2016, a [[Changing Places (campaign)|Changing Places]] accessible toilet was opened at the centre.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-11|title=New Changing Places for Washington Galleries|url=https://www.independentliving.co.uk/changingplaces/new-changing-places-for-washington-galleries/|access-date=2022-02-20|website=Independent Living|language=en-GB}}</ref>
==Redevelopment==
During Winter 2009, the Shopping Centre, underwent through Phase 1 of a Redevelopment. This contained new tiling, new lighting and bigger and more lighter entrances into each of the malls, and was completed in Summer 2010.


In May 2021, 8 electric vehicle charging points were installed near the [[McDonald's]] & [[JD Sports]] car park entrances.<ref>{{Cite web|title=More vehicle charging points for customers to use at the Galleries in Washington|url=https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/environment/more-vehicle-charging-points-for-customers-at-the-galleries-in-washington-3221405|access-date=2021-07-31|website=www.sunderlandecho.com|language=en}}</ref>
Phase 2 of the Shopping Centre's redevelopment began in Spring 2011. This consisted of new floor tiling, improved lighting, a new glazed roof to add more natural light into Wessington Square. The redeveloped Wessington Square includes a new cafe and new seating and planting.


In January 2022 the centre was purchased from M&G Real Estate by LCP.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ford|first=Coreena|date=2022-01-27|title=North East shopping centre snapped up as part of £138m deal|url=https://www.business-live.co.uk/commercial-property/north-east-shopping-centre-snapped-22891832|access-date=2022-02-20|website=Business Live|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=LCP acquires Cwmbran Centre and Washington's Galleries in £138 million deal |url=https://www.retaildestination.co.uk/lcp-acquires-cwmbran-centre-and-washingtons-galleries-in-138-million-deal/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=Retail Destination |language=en-GB}}</ref>
==Retail Park==
In 2008, the Galleries Retail Park opened. The stores include Newlook, River Island, Next, Clark's, Home Bargains, Pets at Home, Outfit, Aldi, Marks and Spencer's Food Outlet and many more.


==Transport links==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{main|Washington Galleries bus station}}
Regular bus services run daily to and from the Galleries Shopping Centre.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.gallerieswashington.co.uk/default.htm Galleries Shopping Centre Website]
*[http://www.gallerieswashington.co.uk/ Galleries Shopping Centre Website]
*[http://www.gallerieswashington.co.uk/sitefiles/6053%20Refurb%20Brochure%20ONLINE.pdf Redevelopment Phase 2: Wessington Square Plans]
*[http://www.visitsunderland.com/attraction-details.asp?venueid=47 Galleries Washington Attraction Details]
*[http://www.destinationsunderland.co.uk/shopping/The_Galleries_Shopping_Centre.asp Visit The Galleries Shopping Centre]
*[http://www.destinationsunderland.co.uk/shopping/The_Galleries_Shopping_Centre.asp Visit The Galleries Shopping Centre]


Latest revision as of 06:54, 27 September 2023

Not to be confused with Galleries Shopping Centre, Wigan.

Galleries Shopping Centre
Galleries Shopping Centre pictured in 2006
Map
LocationWashington, Tyne and Wear, England
Coordinates54°54′02″N 1°31′58″W / 54.90053°N 1.53288°W / 54.90053; -1.53288
Opening dateJuly 1974 [1]
OwnerLCP
Websitegallerieswashington.co.uk

Galleries Shopping Centre is a shopping centre located in Washington, City of Sunderland.

Shops[edit]

The shopping centre comprises over 200 retail units, including 16 units in the adjacent retail park, with Sainsbury's & Asda as anchor tenants. The shopping centre offers over 2500 free parking spaces and has an on-site bus station, with the adjacent retail park offering over 600 parking spaces.[citation needed]

History[edit]

The Galleries shopping centre opened in 1974. Originally the area where Costa coffee is was all open plan without a roof.. this to be added years later. The Galleries boasts the UKs first ever flagship “Savacentre” store, now Sainsbury’s.[2]

Since 2009, work at the centre has included erecting new entrances and improving the atrium.[3]

On 8 July 2016, a Changing Places accessible toilet was opened at the centre.[4]

In May 2021, 8 electric vehicle charging points were installed near the McDonald's & JD Sports car park entrances.[5]

In January 2022 the centre was purchased from M&G Real Estate by LCP.[6][7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Morton, David (23 July 2014). "Remember When: The Galleries shopping centre in Washington turns 40". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  2. ^ Cordner, Chris (23 September 2019). "15 scenes which show the changing face of The Galleries. Bring back memories?". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Green Travel Plan - The Galleries Shopping Centre" (PDF). Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  4. ^ "New Changing Places for Washington Galleries". Independent Living. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  5. ^ "More vehicle charging points for customers to use at the Galleries in Washington". www.sunderlandecho.com. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  6. ^ Ford, Coreena (27 January 2022). "North East shopping centre snapped up as part of £138m deal". Business Live. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  7. ^ "LCP acquires Cwmbran Centre and Washington's Galleries in £138 million deal". Retail Destination. Retrieved 18 April 2022.

External links[edit]

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Galleries_Shopping_Centre,_Washington&diff=1177340607&oldid=1036337957

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