(16 Jun 2014, 8:40 pm)Tom wrote No, but what I'm saying is, there are plenty of opportunities for business from the ferry terminal. Even local people will probably visit after a game of bowling or going to the waterpark? Overall, I think Royal Quays attracts lots more visitors than Dalton Park, and Dalton Park has huge potential to! - Think about the effect on the business if a new cinema open? More people would be visiting the shops, therefore increased profit?
The Ferry Terminal will always give Royal Quays a lead over DP.
(16 Jun 2014, 8:42 pm)Marcus wrote I just feel like, well, if The Bridges is dominating Sunderland, a major city in the region, why isn't there a shopping centre as big closer to Durham. I just feel like Dalton Park is bam in the middle of them, I know The Gate is quite popular in Durham City Centre, but for me there isn't much there.
Dalton Park is not in competition with the Bridges, it is a completely different kind of retail outlet to the Bridges, The Gate, Eldon Square and Metrocentre.
(16 Jun 2014, 8:43 pm)cbma06 wrote Dalton Park is in the right place, well served by car users next to A19, this is why it has a large car parking areas, and Dalton Park is well served by public transport (Bus), You have service 202 from Peterlee, service 265 and Arriva 24 from Durham, and also service 61 from Sunderland. Peterlee,Durham and Sunderland are areas which are served by connecting bus services from different areas.
If you want to go to Dalton Park from Newcastle then you get service X9 to Peterlee then onto service 202 to Dalton Park, otherwise go by car.
I was told from the last MD at GNE that GNE would see after the completed Phases at Dalton Park finished before deciding to see if theres any further demand for increasing bus frequencies ( any potential passengers using the cinema etc.. on a evenings etc).
Agree with that...Can't wait for it to expand if it ever happens, means I can goto the flicks 10 minutes walk away