The outlet will be an easy drive from Cambridgeshire once complete
A new designer outlet that is easy to reach from Cambridgeshire is set to open in late 2028. The Grantham Designer Outlet Village is expected to attract over 3.9 million visitors a year and become “one of the top 10 best-performing outlets in the UK, by turnover”.
The site will be built across 36 acres and will feature space for both retail and leisure brands. Over 50% of the space has been pre-let or is in active negotiation.
The £140 million project will be led by outlet specialists Rioja Estates and Buckminster Estates and will be found on a new purpose-built junction off the A1. The outlet will be passed by more than 17 million vehicles a day and is described as being in “one of the best outlet locations in the UK”.
The shopping outlet will have connections to both Grantham Town Centre and railway station. Its location on the A1 means it will be easy to reach from Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Peterborough, Derby, and Cambridge. The outlet village is expected to create 1,500 jobs during construction and operation.
Adrian Taylor, Leasing Director at Rioja Estates, said: “Retailers understand that outlets are outperforming traditional retail, so Grantham Designer Outlet Village’s visibility, location, and catchment area make it an exceptionally attractive proposition which explains why we are seeing such strong demand from both UK and international brands.”
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