One of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, centre:mk, has announced a trio of openings for leading national and multinational F&B brands.
Bill’s has opened its 3,500sq ft store on the corner of centre:mk’s Queens Court and Silbury Arcade. As Bill’s first new location in six years, this latest opening in Milton Keynes marks a significant milestone for the Richard Carding-backed group, with further plans to grow the all-day dining concept in 2025 and beyond.
Joining Bill’s is Cornish Bakery, the independent bakery concept, which has opened its 2,650sq ft regional debut on Deer Walk. With seating for up to 82 people, it stands out as the company’s largest bakery opening this year. Completing the trio, Starbucks has launched its upsized 2,800sq ft space on Queens Court, as it recommits and invests in the destination.
These three key openings are part of a broader wave of investments this year, with 20 brands opening or reinvesting in centre:mk, totalling almost 150,000sq ft of space.
Kevin Duffy, centre:mk’s Centre Director, commented: “The opening of Bill’s, Cornish Bakery and Starbucks relocation draws 2024 to a brilliant close. Not only does it strengthen the dynamic line-up of dining options we have curated at centre:mk, but the commitment demonstrated from these leading national and multinational operators further cements our reputation as a key regional destination.”
