Friars Walk

Friars Walk literally just opened today and has amazing potential.
~ Atmosphere:
It’s newly built and has a very modern, sleek look. Most of it is based on it being an outdoor shopping center with wide open spaces and plenty of outdoor seating. Not the most impressive shopping center I’ve seen, but definitely something that will give Newport the facelift it desperately needed!
~ Location:
Its location is amazing: right in the heart of Newport by the bus and railway station so it gives easy access to anyone who wants to do some shopping. Spytty is great and everything, but a bit out of the way for anyone who doesn’t live in the area or drive. It’s super awesome that the heart of Newport has a new shopping centre everyone can enjoy.
~ Variety:
Since it’s just opened, it’s hard for me to comment on the variety at present as some stores are still being designed and built. However, right now they have a small selection of great restaurants and some major chains to do shopping such as Next and Debenhams. The cinema is already open as well if you wanted to catch a film. I’m pretty excited for all the spaces at Friars Walk to fill up with different shops and restaurants!
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Opening day was pretty exciting, beginning with a public demolition of an old building as well as live music! Here’s to hoping that Friars Walk instills some life back into Newport as well, everyone sorta knew that it was a bit of a dead city let’s be honest. I for one am pretty excited to see Friars Walk grow into an awesome shopping centre I know it could be!