Metrocentre

🛍️ Extensive Shopping Variety With over 273 stores (some sources say 330–350), Metrocentre offers an impressive mix of high-street giants and niche boutiques — think Marks & Spencer, Next, Primark, H&M, River Island, Zara, Apple, plus specialty shops like Hotel Chocolat, WH Smith, Lush, and more  . The centre is spread across five themed malls (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Platinum), each with its own style and major anchors like TK Maxx, Harrods Beauty, and Sports Direct . 🍽️ Rich Dining & Café Options Metrocentre features more than 60 places to eat and drink, including a dedicated Qube zone housing Bella Italia, Zizzi, Pizza Express, YO! Sushi, Nando’s, Wagamama, plus a vibrant food court with Starbucks, Costa, Greggs, McDonald’s and various Italian-style bistros and pasta bars . Nearby Metro Oasis (adjacent to the main mall) adds casual dining gems like Harvester, Toby Carvery, Starbucks, and Krispy Kreme, perfect for a relaxed break . The adjoining Metro Retail Park also delivers options with Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Harry Ramsden’s and a bingo hall . 🎉 Entertainment & Leisure Galore • Odeon Cinema: A 12-screen multiplex with IMAX and VIP lounge . • Namco Funscape: Bowling (18 lanes), dodgems, arcade games, pool hall, soft play . • Clip ’n Climb: Over 26 climbing walls and a 10 m drop slide . • Treetop Golf (since late 2023): Two 18-hole mini-golf adventures with thematic decor . • The Escapologist: Immersive escape-room experiences . • Seasonal musings include rotating pop-ups, roller-rink, and family events . 🚗 Accessibility & Amenities • Parking: Around 9,000–10,000 free spaces plus EV charging bays . • Transport links: Metrocentre Interchange bus station and its own train station on Tyne Valley Line (7 min to Newcastle) . • Customer services: Shopmobility, ATMs, toilets with baby-change, accessible access, lifts & escalators . 🌆 Surrounding Attractions • Metro Retail Park for homewares (IKEA nearby) and casual dining . • Close to cultural Gems: Sage (now Glasshouse), BALTIC Art Centre, Angel of the North . • Nearby parks and venues: Saltwell Park, Gateshead International Stadium, Little Theatre . ⸻ 💬 Final Thoughts Metrocentre in Gateshead delivers an incredible all-in-one experience—massive range of shops, endless food and drink options, and top-tier entertainment. Plus, with excellent parking and public transport, it’s effortless to visit. I had a fantastic day—shopping, dining, a film, climbing, and a round of mini-golf all in one spot. If you’re in the North East, this is a must-visit — absolutely 5 stars from me!