Many stores up and down the country have faced closure following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and many at the White Rose were no different. Huge high street names like Topshop and Debenhams sadly called in administrators in recent years, while even fan favourite Disney store shut its doors for good. But for every closure there has been a new opening to celebrate.
Last October, the White Rose celebrated the opening of the Scribbling Mill, an all new Wetherspoons pub, named in honour of local heritage site “Crank Mill”. The popular pub chain spent £950,000 redeveloping the former Chiquito restaurant.
And in May, the White Rose presented the grand opening of an all new 97,000 square foot, M&S megastore. These are just two of a number of new openings at the popular site.
So without further ado, here are 11 shops and restaurants that recently opened their doors at the White Rose Shopping Centre...
1. New White Rose openings
Here are 11 shops and restaurants that recently opened their doors at the White Rose Shopping Centre... Photo: Simon Hulme
2. M&S megastore
Opening in May, the hotly anticipated megastore moved into the large premises vacated by Debenhams. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. The Scribbling Mill - Wetherspoons
The Scribbling Mill celebrated its official opening in October after the pub chain spent £950,000 redeveloping the former Chiquito restaurant. Photo: Simon Hulme
4. The Works
The art, craft, book and stationery retailer, The Works, officially opened its doors last summer. Photo: Simon Hulme
5. Bianco Lounge
Bianco Lounge, an all new family-friendly cafe, bar and restaurant, opened its doors in May. Photo: James Hardisty
6. The Escapologist
The Escapologist is a not so recent addition to the White Rose but last October it unveiled a terrifying new Halloween inspired room - The Butchering. Photo: Simon Hulme