Time to celebrate at Stockton’s Enterprise Arcade

Nov 24th, 2015 | WRITTEN BY: Martin Walker

It's time to celebrate at the Enterprise Arcade - Drake Books

Stockton’s Enterprise Arcade is celebrating a successful first year in its new home at the heart of Stockton Town Centre.

35-37 High Street was beautifully restored last year and its renovation created the perfect space for new, fledgling businesses to start-up.

The striking 140-year-old building is packed full of interesting retailers selling high quality and often unusual items.

Karen Watson of Quakes for Shakes, an ice-cream café based at the Arcade, said: “The Enterprise Arcade is a great place for new businesses to test trade in a busy town centre environment and find their feet alongside like-minded people.

Taken: Saturday 14th December 2015  The Enterpise Arcade on Stockton High Street just celebrated its 1st birthday and most of the shop owners were present. Photographer/Byline Dave Charnley Photography  www.davecharnleyphotography.com

“I have had a fantastic first year of trading thanks to the one-to-one business support I’ve received and the fantastic welcome I’ve received from the heart-warming people of Stockton.

“I’d really encourage anyone who has a business idea to explore the option of trying it out in the Enterprise Arcade.”

Stockton Council leader, Councillor Bob Cook, added: “The Enterprise Arcade has had an excellent first year in its new location at the heart of Stockton Town Centre.

“Located opposite the new water feature and seating area, it is a fitting location for new businesses to test trade their retail ideas.

“From books to shoes, collectables to re-born dolls, there is no better place to Christmas shop for that special gift.”

The Enterprise Arcade opening hours are Monday-Saturday, 9.30am-5pm.

Taken: Saturday 14th December 2015  The Enterpise Arcade on Stockton High Street just celebrated its 1st birthday and most of the shop owners were present. Photographer/Byline Dave Charnley Photography  www.davecharnleyphotography.com

Taken: Saturday 14th December 2015  The Enterpise Arcade on Stockton High Street just celebrated its 1st birthday and most of the shop owners were present. Photographer/Byline Dave Charnley Photography  www.davecharnleyphotography.com

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