Love this place there is so much to do. The kids enjoyed the arcade area and the slushie shop where u fill your own cups with as many flavours and add fresh ice cream on top! It's the best thing ever. This place also has an indoor play area, cinema and bowling. Lots of food places. Rock climbing and shopping. Lots of parking available. Definately worth a visit
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting an incredible shopping mall located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This massive shopping center is truly amazing and consists of four malls combined into one convenient location. Each mall is color-coded with Yellow, Red, Green, and Blue. I parked at the Yellow Mall, where parking is free and there is no limit on the duration of your stay. The play area for children is absolutely beautiful and exciting, featuring wall climbing and other activities.
There are unlimited options for dining, so you'll never have to worry about where to eat. Although I didn't see any Indian food options, they have a Turkish delight stall and definitely some Chinese options. You can also find a PRIMARK store here for those who love to shop there. The mall even has a free indoor maze that was set up during the Easter holidays for Easter egg hunting.
The mall boasts an unbelievably large number of branded shops, and I was particularly impressed with the Guess store. For added fun for the kids, there's even a Train on Wheels that goes around the entire mall. There is a security team all over the place, so there are no issues with safety or security. The mall provides clear and readable directions, and each mall area has a help desk for extra customer care.
To fully experience everything this mall has to offer, you'll need at least 4-5 hours. I loved every minute of my time here, and I definitely recommend a visit to anyone looking for a fantastic shopping experience.
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I visited the MetroCentre while on holiday in the area, mainly just to see what it was like as it is listed as the UKs BIGGEST shopping centre. As soon as I arrived I parked easy as there were plenty of spaces. Parking FREE is a bonus too as it means I can explore shops for as long as I want without worrying about carpark fee's clocking up. This benefits both the visitor and the retailer's. It was good to see the use of some solar panel car ports in the carpark too!
When I entered the shopping centre it looked just like any other UK shopping centre, but it wasn't very busy like many are. I was glad to see that the MetroCentre had provided proper paper maps to show the location of the shops toilets and other facilities, it was very considerate of them and the map came in handy. As for the shops, there was a good range of shops as expected, plus a Namco Fun Scape entertainment centre and climbing activity centre, which are handy if you get bored of shopping! Outside the Shopping centre were even more retail units, they were a bit of a walk away though.
Considering the size of the MetroCentre I was very surprised not to see a big "central" food hall. There are plenty of food outlets scattered about, but they are not all grouped together like in some shopping centres I have visited, like Merry Hill Shopping Centre in the Midlands, which is operated by intu. In Merry Hill there is one big hall with about 20 different food outlets around its edge selling every type of food, from Fish & Chips to Chinese.
Although the MetroCentre is listed as the largest shopping centre in the UK, some parts of it are like a ghost town! Absolutely full of empty unused retail units. For the FREE parking alone, the MetroCentre is well worth a visit to do your shopping though, so I totally recommend it.
I strongly suggest watching a movie at ODEON and being in the arcade.
If you're visiting Newcastle you shouldn't miss out on that ^ but it's worth a visit too if you like shopping or just looking around stores. Especially during the holidays or events to see more decorations.
Young Drivers operate in the Metrocentre coach park. They provide 1-2-1 driving lessons for youngsters 10-17, in "real" cars!
My 10yo grandson has been 3 times, either here or at Newcastle Racecourse. He absolutely loves it, and by the time he's able to take his tests, he'll be a much better driver than me!
Staff and instructors are lovely and you get a logbook to keep track of your progress.
Highly recommended
Great shopping all under one roof.
Building is now looking very dated and could do with a facelift but there are a lot of empty/closed shops which is sad to see. Toilet and baby change facilities are excellent and the mall is very clean.
Gotta be my favourite shopping centre, great variety of shops. A little sad to see the gaps left by recently collapsed high street chains, but still loads there. First time I've used the train to get there and found that it was incredibly easy to visit that way.
The Metro Centre, located in Gateshead, UK, is a bustling shopping and entertainment complex. With a vast array of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, it offers a diverse and enjoyable shopping experience for visitors. From high-end fashion outlets to cozy cafes and family-friendly activities, the Metro Centre provides something for everyone. Its convenient layout and extensive amenities make it a go-to destination for locals and tourists alike, promising a day filled with shopping, dining, and entertainment delights.
Great shopping day,everything under one roof. Plenty places to eat and drink. It's a pity that just like every high street there were quite a few boarded up shops. A great day out.
ASK Italian. Great new menu with fab mains and desserts. Staff very pleasant, good place for a break from shopping
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