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The Christmas lights are up and on in Queensgate in Peterborough ready for when shoppers can return to the centre properly after lockdown. Although only certain essential retailers are open in the centre the lights and displays have been installed and switched on as usual. Much of the Peterborough shopping centre remains closed with just essential retailers, Click and Collect, and restaurants offering takeaways and deliveries, but the team were keen to turn on the Christmas l

If you’re off for a shop in town don’t forget your mask when you head into Qeensgate it’s time to #CoverUpPeterborough The Peterborough shopping centre’s launched its ‘Cover Up’ campaign to highlight the importance of wearing a face covering within the centre, and positive health and safety benefits for the local community. Peterborough City Council is supporting the centre’s message about the importance of wearing a face covering whilst on the mall to protect individuals and

Turtle Bay in Peterborough always brings us some sunshine and a Caribbean vibe and now they’re brightening things up further with a 2 for 1 breakfast offer and an extended happy hour! Turtle Bay’s Bottomless Brunch is also still on offer, from 10am – 3pm daily. For £27pp, their gorgeous Caribbean brunch, burger or rotis are served with unlimited choices from the whole tropical cocktail or mocktail collection (or prosecco, craft lager and Red Stripe for those less keen on a co

Works to Queensgate’s much-anticipated £60m extension begin on Monday March 9. The 10-screen Empire cinema, new restaurants and stores will open in late 2021, bringing a new and exciting entertainment offering to Peterborough City Centre. In preparation for the works, some of the bus services are being relocated to Acland Street, which is currently undergoing construction to create a temporary facility for bus users. On the evening of Sunday March 8, bays 10a to 20 will close

Proving that Halloween isn’t just about trick-or-treating and sweets for children, Turtle Bay n Queensagte Peterborough is introducing Rum Thief – a spooky new cocktail for us to enjoy. Set to become a permanent fixture on the renowned Turtle Bay cocktail menu, this brand new concoction contains The Duppy Share rum alongside lime, vanilla and raspberry, making it the ultimate Halloween treat with a Caribbean twist. Named after the ‘Duppies’, the mischievous, rum-loving Caribb

Back by popular demand … it’s Queensgate’s Festive Fiesta! Queensgate Shopping Centre is officially launching Christmas 2019 with the return of its stunningly popular, truly magical, and totally holly jolly Festive Fiesta … and this year it’s bigger, better and even more Christmassy than ever! Back by popular demand, the Festive Fiesta will kick off the most wonderful time of the year in true seasonal style on Saturday November 16. The centre will erupt with music, dance, ent

Queensgate Shopping Centre’s famous Christmas Toy Testing event is back with a bang – but this time, Santa’s toys makers are coming early! The centre’s Toy Testing event will take place in October half term – putting the children of Peterborough in the driving seat when it comes to what all kids want for Christmas, and which toys makes it to the number one spot. To crown the city’s top toy for Christmas 2019, Toy Testing will take place from Monday October 21-Saturday October

Turtle Bay in Queensgate has introduced a new limited edition cocktail to sample alongside its 40 rums for National Rum Day! Caribbean-themed restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay, has launched Reggae Rebel – a limited edition cocktail available from now until August 18 to celebrate National Rum Day (August 16). The delicious blend of Sailor Jerrys, vanilla syrup, mango puree, lime juice and a watermelon wedge, is available for one week only so you’ll need to sashay your way to the

Don’t miss M.A.C’s make-up masterclass! You’re just starting to think about your autumn wardrobe … but what about your autumn make-up look? Get booked on to the M.A.C Autumn Masterclass at Queensgate Shopping Centre before it’s too late! Taking place on Thursday August 29 in the store on the Lower Mall next to Topshop, the M.A.C Autumn Masterclass is the perfect place to learn the tips and tricks of the trade that will have you looking insta-ready, even when your glowy summer

Could you be Queensgate’s next Charity Partner? Queensgate Shopping Centre is looking for a new Charity Partner which it will support over the coming year. Local charities are being invited to apply by submitting a short video demonstrating why they would like to partner with Queensgate. The shopping centre has supported local charities for many years, helping them to raise thousands of pounds for vital causes. Charities that have benefitted to date include Little Miracles an

It’s time to dive in – a giant ball pit is coming to Queensgate Shopping Centre for Father’s Day weekend! If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, then this is a whole new ball game. If your kids can find the two golden balls hidden amongst thousands of multi-coloured ones, you’ll have the chance to win £500 Queensgate gift card! The event runs across the whole June 15-16 weekend and it’s free to take part. There’s no need to book – just turn up and let your k

Queensgate Shopping Centre is set to reveal its sizzling new season of fashion, at its spectacular free Summer in the City two-day event. Celebrity personality Ferne McCann will officially launch the event on Saturday May 4 in a showcase of the latest trends, fashion tips and hottest looks and ESP will be there to cover the day. If you want to get on-trend and summer ready there’ll be stylists, make-up artists and experts in residency at the Summer in the City set in Central

Next time you’e popping into the city you can pick up some good vibes as well as your shopping in Queensgate. The Soul Happy wellbeing centre has extended its tenancy at Westgate Arcade following a successful trial trading period of three months. The award-winning, non-profit wellbeing centre aims to help you be the best you can possibly be, by offering therapies designed to help you find safety; learn more about your potential; take control of your life; build resilience and

Caribbean restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay in Queensgate Peterborough, have created a specialist rum cocktail designed to treat Mums this Mother’s Day – and they’re also giving all diners the chance to win rum-based goodies too. The city’s Turtle Bay restaurant has become as well known for its fantastic cocktails as its delicious food. Now their mixology team has collaborated with Koko Kanu to create the Koko Bellini especially with Mums in mind this Mother’s Day – Sunday March

If you’re a fashion fan and would love some styling tips head to the exclusive Fashion and Fizz evening… Peterborough is going to be in fashion this May when a special style evening will be held at John Lewis & Partners Peterborough to raise funds for Thorpe Hall Hospice. The Queensgate store’s personal stylists will be on hand to give informal style talks, fashion advice, a fragrance talk and sampling. They’ll show you how to wear an outfit two ways by dressing it up or down

Another new store is set to open in Queensgate and work starts on the shopping centre’s new £60m extension. The footwear brand Skechers will be located on the Upper Mall in the former River Island unit and is due to open at the end of April. This news coincides with the commencement of phase one works for the £60m extension of Queensgate. The initial works, carried out in partnership with John Lewis, are set to complete at the beginning of 2020 and the full extension by autum

Make a giant creation with building blocks at Queensgate this half term! Grab your imaginary hard hats and workers’ boots … because the Dream Builders are at Queensgate Shopping Centre for February half term, and you’re invited to join them for a FREE block-building adventure! Children and their families can build to their hearts’ content, thanks to the arrival of the giant plastic building bricks at Queensgate. The fun’s located in Central Square so pop along at your leisure

There’s a new place to get some feel-good vibes in Peterborough. The Soul Happy non-profit wellbeing centre has set up a pop-up shop in Queensgate’s Westgate Arcade offering a range of therapies designed to help you take control of your life, build resilience, and reduce stress, anxiety or lack of motivation. The Westgate Arcade pop-up shop will be Soul Happy’s second home, which is designed to help people to honour their health and wellbeing while going about their busy life

Queensgate shopping centre’s won a Green Apple Award for creating a special shopping event designed for people with varying disabilities. The team from Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough were invited along to the Houses of Parliament to attend the Green Apple Awards. The centre’s Environmental Manager Carol Wakelin and the Centre Director Mark Broadhead attended the event in celebration for the centre being nominated for their EnAbled Event. The EnAbled initiative was

If you’re giving ‘Veganuary’ a try Turtle Bay in Queensgate, Peterborough offers a huge range of fresh and healthy Caribbean vegan dishes all year round. Plus they’ve recently updated their specialist veggie and vegan menu, and added a vegan dessert to the lunch menu, meaning that vegans can now enjoy three beautiful, plant-based courses for £15, as part of Turtle Bay’s great value lunch deal. Their latest menu update featured their first vegan burger, the Kernel Burger -swee