(16 Jun 2014, 5:06 pm)gtom wrote Apart from the immediate local population, is there much interest/demand in getting to Dalton Park? There's nothing there in terms of shopping that isn't at Royal Quays, Newcastle or Metrocentre which are far more accessible
I too agree with this post. Although those living within its immediate locale may beg to differ, there's nothing particularly special about the shopping or facilities at Dalton Park which you couldn't find anywhere else. Personally, I'd draw comparisons with the Royal Quays as both offer a similar 'Outlet Shopping' experience, yet we never hear people banging-on about how Royal Quays should have increased levels of public transport operating from here, there and everywhere. The on-going rumours about 'Phase 2', in my view, speaks volumes about the perceived success of the development - if Dalton Park was seriously considered attractive to shoppers, 'Phase 2' would have ostensibly commenced immediately to capitalise on the success of 'Phase 1'.
Sorry to be overtly negative about the place, but I really don't see what's so special about Dalton Park (or Royal Quays for that matter).