Addlestone’s shopping centre is bucking the national trend with four new businesses either newly open or preparing to launch during summer. The AddlestoneOne centre which opened in 2018 to give people more choice and boost the local economy, is becoming increasingly popular as a destination for businesses.
A branch of national gym brand Anytime Fitness jumped into action during May. Nimesh Vatsa from Anytime Fitness said: “The Addlestone area has a great feel about it – it feels vibrant, safe, clean and inviting. The people here are wonderful too – we’ve loved getting to know the community we serve. We believe Anytime Fitness can really support the community to get active and feel great as we head into holiday season – we’re a friendly new team, ready to welcome anyone who wants to pop in and have a look!”
Before the end of June it will be followed by Mooboo, a bubble tea café which has 34 outlets across the country. Soon after that, restaurant Terra Brazil is set to unveil its Brazilian menu to local foodies. Fitting out work is now under way.
In July a new dental surgery is scheduled to launch, providing another option in the town for residents. Ron Melia, AddlestoneOne Centre Manager said: “High streets up and down the country have faced their most difficult trading conditions since the war in the last 12 months, so I am absolutely delighted that not one but four new businesses have seen what a great location Addlestone is to come to.
“The attraction of modern premises in a central location is a winning combination. It means that AddlestoneOne is shaping up to become an enviable centre for eating out and leisure time visits.
“Young people and families across Runnymede borough, Weybridge and Byfleet should book a date in their diaries during the school holidays if not before to head over to Addlestone and explore what’s on offer.”
The four new businesses will become neighbours to The Light Cinema, Waitrose, Premier Inn, Nando’s, Smith and Western, Holland and Barrett, and Boots The Optician.
AddlestoneOne is also home to Runnymede Borough Council, which owns the centre, Runnymede Beat (Surrey Police) and Addlestone Library.
Confirmation of the four new businesses means that 70 per cent of the development is now occupied. The Council continues to work with commercial property agents to attract more businesses, especially in the leisure sector, into the remaining units.
Anytime fitness has recently opened a gym
Mooboo bubble tea café opened in July
Terra Brazil, a Brazilian restaurant is due to open soon, with fit out work happening now
A dentist is in the early stages of setting up and is due to open by August.