Motherwell Shopping Centre facts for kids
This picture shows the shopping centre. The cup design on the ground celebrates Motherwell Football Club's big win in the 1991 Scottish Cup.
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| Location | Motherwell, Scotland |
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| Owner | Chester Properties and Columbus Capital (joint-ownership) |
| No. of stores and services | 85+ (estimate) |
| Total retail floor area | 350,000 m² |
| Parking | 600 spaces |
Motherwell Shopping Centre is a large outdoor shopping area right in the middle of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It's a popular place where people can find many different shops. The centre is owned by two companies, Chester Properties and Columbus Capital, who bought it in May 2010. Many local people also call it Motherwell Town Centre.
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How Motherwell Shopping Centre Started
From Street to Shopping Hub
A long time ago, the area where the shopping centre now stands was just a part of Brandon Street. After World War II, this street changed. It became a special area just for people walking, not cars. This new walking area was called Brandon Parade.
Later, a new road called Menteith Road was built nearby. This road helped connect the new pedestrian street to other parts of the town.
Becoming a Modern Shopping Centre
The shopping area was later named Brandon Shopping Centre. This happened after a company called CALA Properties bought it. Because of these changes, many big shops from all over the country, like Primark, opened stores there. This made it one of the most popular shopping places in North Lanarkshire.
In October 2013, the centre got a big update. It was made much more modern and was given its current name, Motherwell Shopping Centre.
Getting to Motherwell Shopping Centre
Easy Travel by Train
The shopping centre is very easy to reach because it's close to Motherwell railway station. This train station is a busy hub. You can catch trains that go to many places, including Glasgow and Edinburgh. Some trains even travel as far as London and Penzance in England.
Bus Stops and Taxi Ranks
If you prefer to travel by bus, there are many bus stops near the centre. You can find them on Merry Street, Muir Street, and West Hamilton Street. There's also a place where you can find taxis. This taxi rank is located at the north side of the centre, close to the public toilets. This makes it simple for everyone to visit the shops.
What Shops Can You Find?
Motherwell Shopping Centre has a wide variety of stores for everyone. You can find popular shops like:
- Argos
- B & M Bargains
- Bonmarché
- Boots
- British Heart Foundation
- Card Factory
- Game
- Iceland
- JD Sports
- Poundland
- The Works
- Wilko
These shops offer everything from electronics and games to clothes, food, and gifts.
