Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction

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The Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction will enhance the Esplanade and High Street and will provide a space for people to meet, relax and have fun. This new family activity centre and cultural hub is to be located all under one roof.

The project will see the current Goodwins building and the former Marks and Spencer's building demolished and the site redeveloped. New indoor attractions will help Redcar’s visitor economy.

The purpose-built facility will provide a modern, exciting and welcoming space for all, with access to digital technology, information services and learning opportunities. The building will be supported by a regular programme of events, creating an uplifting space that people can benefit from. This will attract people to use the town centre and support local businesses.

The building design has been amended to feature additional windows for visitors to enjoy the coastal views, less cladding and more colour.

An operator will be sought for the family entertainment space and the food and beverage offer.


Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction - High Street side with new Event Space






The Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction will enhance the Esplanade and High Street and will provide a space for people to meet, relax and have fun. This new family activity centre and cultural hub is to be located all under one roof.

The project will see the current Goodwins building and the former Marks and Spencer's building demolished and the site redeveloped. New indoor attractions will help Redcar’s visitor economy.

The purpose-built facility will provide a modern, exciting and welcoming space for all, with access to digital technology, information services and learning opportunities. The building will be supported by a regular programme of events, creating an uplifting space that people can benefit from. This will attract people to use the town centre and support local businesses.

The building design has been amended to feature additional windows for visitors to enjoy the coastal views, less cladding and more colour.

An operator will be sought for the family entertainment space and the food and beverage offer.


Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction - High Street side with new Event Space






Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction Questions

Please feel free to ask the project team any questions about the Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction. We will aim to respond as soon as we can.

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    Why on earth is this building not utilising the beautiful views over Redcar Beach, please? We were given the understanding that there would be a tempting link between high Street and sea front - please could we have at least a viewing platform? Preferably a restaurant or a bar venue - I'm sure there would be huge commercial interest in a venture with such potential!

    Sarell asked about 2 months ago

    Dear Sarell,

    Thank you for your comments.

    The Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction will be a three-storey building with large windows overlooking Redcar Beach on the Esplanade side. The top floor will host Redcar Library, thereby providing ample opportunity for users to view the sea front. Meanwhile, there will be units available within the facility that could host a food and beverage offer.

    The Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction will also provide an internal street, linking Redcar High Street to the Esplanade.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

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    In addition to my last query, I would like to add that the most recent design ( as viewed at leisure centre) does not seem to show as many windows as that in the above picture.

    Sarell asked about 2 months ago

    Dear Sarell,

    Thank you for highlighting this. Please note that the images provided on this webpage are the most recent design for the Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

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    What are the new indoor attractions going to be?

    Bev Hutchinson asked about 2 months ago

    Dear Bev,

    Thank you for your question.

    We will provide more information on the types and range of indoor activities and entertainment available once an operator has been secured. It is anticipated that attractions will include interactive and immersive elements to appeal to all age groups. Thank you.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

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    How will you enable people of all ages to travel between home and venue?

    Robb asked 4 months ago

    Dear Robb,

    Thank you for your query.

    Redcar Town Centre already enjoys good public transport provision, with bus stops near the High Street and Esplanade. These transport links allow Redcar residents, and those further afield from Loftus to Middlesbrough, to access the Town Centre year-round. We also have Redcar Railway Station, which is a small walk into town when arriving at the platform.

    There is also ample public and accessible parking provision in and around the Town Centre, Esplanade and Station Road. Please click the following link for details on parking: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/roads-and-parking/car-parks/redcar-car-parks.

    We will provide cycle stands as part of the improvement works too, ensuring that those who wish to cycle to and from Redcar have the provision required to do so.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

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    This is a bad idea, you built The Hub and that is half empty. Why another building of supposed culture and leisure. Fill the Hub with new start up buisnesses and use the space next to it to create a green park, would be nice to have some greenery in Redcar centre.

    SusanL asked 6 months ago

    Dear Susan,

    Thank you for your comments.

    The Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction will provide a separate offer to the Palace Hub and is, as an indoor facility, designed to boost footfall figures in Redcar all year round, helping nearby businesses particularly when the weather is poor and during winter periods.

    The Palace Hub is at 100% capacity of tenanted areas with licence agreements with 32 individual tenants. The Palace Hub forms part of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s broader commitment to providing start-up premises for new businesses. For more information, please visit this webpage: https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/business/start-business-premises/.

    In terms of greenery, our plans for Redcar High Street currently include provision for trees and planters thatwill add greenery to the area.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

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    What is the timeline re completion? It says comimg soon

    James Roy asked 7 months ago

    Dear James,

    Thank you for your question.

    We are currently removing asbestos from the former M&S and Goodwins buildings prior to demolition. Following this, we expect construction of the Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction (final name to be determined) in early 2024, with completion anticipated for the summer of 2025. This will be followed by a formal opening of the new facility in the autumn of 2025.

    Thank you.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

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    Would an arena not be more beneficial for the people of redcar, improving income for business owners in the town. Look at the beach festivals, thrift festivals etc always bring lots of visitors and would be heavily used by locals.

    Em asked 7 months ago

    Dear Em,

    Thank you for getting in touch.

    An arena is not within the Redcar Town Deal remit, as the funding was only awarded for projects set out within the Redcar Town Investment Plan. The primary aims and objectives of Redcar Town Deal is to improve the High Street, Esplanade and surrounding areas in order to boost the visitor economy, ensuring better trade for local businesses, as well as more positive reasons for people to come to Redcar year-round.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

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    What will the fun activities be ?

    Julie asked 7 months ago

    Dear Julie,

    Thank you for getting in touch.

    Activities for the Culture and Leisure Anchor Attraction will be determined once an operator has been appointed, with the priority being to provide activities that will attract families and visitors to the High Street.

    Please check back on this website for future updates on potential activities. Thank you.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

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    Is the vertical pier going to be taken down as it is an eye sore??

    Alan Coverdale asked 8 months ago

    Dear Alan,

    Thank you for getting in touch.

    The Redcar Beacon is not part of the Redcar Town Deal programme.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

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    Where are the lorries and skips going

    B Thompson asked 8 months ago

    Dear B Thompson,

    Thank you for getting in touch.

    Segregated space has been allocated directly outside of the former M&S and Goodwins sites with the overall aim to minimise disruption to pedestrians and local businesses. Heavy goods vehicles will have access on the Esplanade, while skips will be contained within the site boundary.

    Best wishes,
    Redcar Town Deal Project Team

Page last updated: 04 Apr 2024, 11:52 AM