SUNDERLAND’s the Bridges is set to end the year with the announcement of a whole host of exciting news for 2025.
The centre – which has enjoyed a strong performance over the last 12 months with more than 10 million visitors – has revealed that work to amalgamate units 77-80 to house TK Maxx will begin on 7 January.
And that’s not all the start of the year will bring, with the creation of the new Tesco store also set to get underway in January.
New tenants are being lined up for two units– plus one of the centre’s most popular outlets will be moving to a new, bigger home.
“I’m really excited about our plans for 2025 with new lettings lined up for the old Kamrans Barbers and the external unit next door to Vape Local,” said Centre Director, Karen Eve.
“ We will also see Greggs upsize from their kiosk in The Bridges to the old Ann Summers’ unit.
“The centre was acquired by new owners earlier this year and we are looking at ways to enliven the Crowtree Mall so there is a great deal to look forward to in the year ahead.”
The news comes hot on the heels of a busy year at the Bridges, which saw refurbishments to both Holland & Barrett and Hays Travel.
Jewellery store Pandora relocated and the centre also welcomed Vape Local, Quiz and shoe store Deichmann.
The Bridges was the only centre in the North East chosen to be part of a national Paddington Trail in October, which saw the installation of a permanent bench – complete with Paddington – in Central Square.
The centre has continued with its support of good causes throughout the year and gave Out North East, organisers of this year’s Pride in Sunderland a unit for a month to host an art exhibition celebrating the Rainbow Flag.
It gave a home to Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual coffee morning fundraiser in September raising £365, to the Royal British Legion in November raising a staggering £10761 and the St Benedicts Hospice Giving Tree who raised £7418.
The centre also supported citywide initiatives including the Arts and Culture Trail, as well as running family-friendly entertainment programs at Easter, throughout the summer and at Christmas.
“The Bridges has performed really well over the last year and we are really looking forward to making some very exciting new announcements throughout 2025,” said Karen.
For information on all activities at the Bridges visit www.thebridges-shopping.com
