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and operating the scheme, is targeting a 1
‘full day out’ offering with a premium guest
experience to establish the destination
for its affluent regional catchment, as well
as tapping into the £3.6bn annual tourism
expenditure that the Cotswolds’ historic
and cultural attractions generate. Fully
funded and being developed by Robert
Hitchins Ltd, Cotswolds Designer Outlet
is the final piece of a long-term, 250 acre
development vision to bring forward retail,
F&B, leisure and 1,500 new homes in this
unique location.
On track to open on 26 March 2026,
Scotch Corner Designer Village will bring
together a unique combination of retail
outlet stores, leisure for all ages, cafés
and restaurants as well as the UK’s largest
home and garden centre. All of this will be
set in 100 acres of healthy green space,
creating a truly regional, national and
international destination. Scotch Corner
Designer Village is a development by
Scotch Corner Richmond LLP and is
thevision of property developer Simon
Waterfield and his long-standing colleague
Peter Mullen, who founded Thomas Pink
and made it the brand it is today. The 2
upcoming development will be home
to over 80 premium, high street and
independent fashion, sports, home and
lifestyle brands. Fashion brands on site
will include globally recognised names
like Tommy Hilfiger, BOSS, Calvin Klein,
Levi’s and Skechers; as well as leading UK
brands including Clarks, Moss Bros, Brook
Taverner and Regatta.
Set to open the doors of its phase one in
2026 by developer Rioja Estates, Grantham
Designer Outlet Village is on course to be
a state-of-the-art retail destination that
will transform their visitors’ shopping and
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direct access from the UK’s third busiest
highway (A1). Inspired by the surrounding p o w ering r etail e x c e llenc e
countryside, their buildings are conceived
as traditional forms with contemporary
finishes and high-quality shop fronts. The
upcoming outlet will offer a uniquely stylish
Our growing and diverse portfolio of UK outlets has
retail and leisure experience for shoppers 1. Cotswolds O ur gr o wing and div er se portf olio o f UK outle ts has
been quietly bucking UK retail and leisure trends.
and tourists alike. Phase one will consist Designer Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG), known expansion of Dubai Outlet Mall into the been quie tly bucking UK r e tail and leisur e tr ends.
Outlet,
of 89 units with an area of 193,680sq Gloucestershire, for its renowned subsidiary Dubai Outlet region but also positions Mall of Dilmunia
ft; whilst phase two will add a further UK Mall. This collaboration marks a significant as a key player in Bahrain’s dynamic retail Contact us to discover our secret.
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94,809sq ft and 48 units. A choice of dine- Robert Hitchins milestone as Mall of Dilmunia launches landscape, providing exceptional luxury
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in or grab and go eateries, combined with 2. Scotch Corner as an Outlet Mall, ushering in a new era value shopping experience. As part of
an array of premium fashion and lifestyle Designer of retail excellence and innovation. With the collaborative efforts, Mall of Dilmunia
Village,
brands along with landscaped areas for Yorkshire, UK Dubai Outlet Mall’s expertise, Mall of will enhance its facilities, ambiance and
Developer:
relaxation and children’s play, will make Scotch Corner Dilmunia will offer visitors unparalleled overall customer experience. Visitors can
Grantham Designer Outlet Village the ideal Richmond LLP shopping, dining and entertainment look forward to an exciting array of new
day out destination. experiences, featuring a fresh line-up stores, restaurants and entertainment
In August last year, Mall of Dilmunia of both existing and new brands. This options curated to cater to diverse
announced a strategic partnership with partnership not only highlights the tastes and preferences.
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