Celebrations as Peterborough's Westgate Arcade celebrates new retailing arrivals

Bosses at Westgate Arcade at Queensgate Shopping Centre say a mix of new retailers have opened outlets including celebration specialists Balloon in Time, Holiday Money Exchange, bridal retailer Ivory & Lace, Wumzy Elegance Studio, alongside a growing number of independent traders and community-focused businesses.

They say the specialist and locally run retailers are helping to create a unique shopping and leisure experience in the city centre.

A spokesperson for the arcade said: “The changing face of Westgate Arcade reflects a conscious move towards creating a destination that champions local enterprise, offering visitors the chance to discover something different, whether that's finding the perfect wedding dress, arranging travel money, shopping for pets, enjoying food and drink, or supporting creative and specialist businesses.

"Today, the majority of Westgate Arcade is occupied, with only a handful of units remaining available, demonstrating the growing demand from businesses keen to become part of its resurgence.

"Westgate Arcade is carving out its own identity as a hub for unique businesses and experiences as it is situated within Queensgate, which has benefitted from significant investment in recent years and is home to a mix of national brands, leisure attractions and independent operators,

Edward Gee, director in the commercial agency team at Savills Peterborough, said: "There is a real buzz around Westgate Arcade at the moment.

“It's fantastic to see such a broad range of businesses choosing to make their home here, helping to create a vibrant destination that offers something genuinely different for visitors.

He added: “The momentum we've seen over the past year has been incredibly encouraging and we're excited to see the Arcade continue to evolve as more businesses join this growing community."