How to spend the perfect day out at Sanderson Arcade

Sanderson Arcade is a unique town centre shopping destination with a great line up of stores, restaurants, and coffee shops.

Whether you want to shop until you drop, enjoy a leisurely meal or simply sit and watch the world go by, our centre has something for everyone.

We also host a number of fun events and activities for all the community to enjoy throughout the year.  

And with so much going on, here we have pulled together this handy guide to give you some ideas of how to spend the perfect day out with us. 

Check out our vast array of shops

We all need to indulge in a bit of retail therapy from time-to-time.

And you’re in luck at Sanderson Arcade as we have a wide range of clothing shops to suit all tastes, sizes and budgets.

Hobbs prides itself on not following trends that come and go to provide styles that will stand the test of time.

The shop promises luxury at affordable prices and has been fully re-decorated with new floors and upgraded displays for footwear and accessories.

If you’re looking a store with a ‘relaxed glamour’ ethos, then Mint Velvet could be the place for you.

Their team of expert staff can also offer personal styling appointments to help you pick out that perfect outfit whether it be for a special occasion or for everyday wear.

Phase 8 offers sophisticated women's fashion for every occasion in sizes 6 to 20. Along with occasion and day dresses, the store also offers a wedding range including bridal, bridesmaid and wedding guest dresses.

Seasalt makes quality clothing and accessories woven with stories of Cornwall. The artistic and maritime heritage of their home county inspires beautiful pieces, with selected styles available in sizes 6-28, petite and tall. Seasalt Morpeth also now stocks menswear. 

There is great news for families with young children as footwear retailer Clarks is keeping its market-leading school shoes at 2023 prices.

The brand is also reducing the price of 33 per cent of its Back-to-School collection, so parents can rest assured that they will pay less, or the same, as last year.

Grab a drink and a bite to eat

Sanderson Arcade has an abundance of cafes, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes, occasions and appetites.

Why not sit back and enjoy the comforting surroundings of the Morpeth Larder or Central Bean Coffee House.

Central Bean uses only the highest quality equipment to ensure the coffee you receive always reaches its maximum potential.

Meanwhile, the delicatessen at Morpeth Larder sells a huge selection of over 2000 high quality foods from local, British and international sources.

If you want a bite to eat or a cheeky cocktail, head over to Barluga or Martino Lounge.

Guests at Barluga can expect to see a varied and imaginative menu offering delicious modern British cuisine, whilst the extensive wine list and superb cocktail selection will exercise the mind as much as the palate.

You can enjoy two for £12 cocktails, including such favourites as Espresso Martini and Margarita, on weekdays 4pm to 8pm and all day on Sundays.

Martino Lounge has a number of special offers each week to get your teeth into, including Cheeky Mondays (Order any burger, main or salad and get a 175ml glass of house wine or a pudding on the house. Available from 5pm onwards) and Tapas Tuesdays (Enjoy three tapas and a glass of wine for just £13.25 from 5pm every Tuesday).   

Feeling active? Hit the gym

Snap Fitness offers a fantastic state of the art gym with a great range of equipment, a timetable of classes and a spacious, functional training area.

The team has worked hard to create a supportive, welcoming atmosphere at the gym to help you to get fit and improve well-being. 

The gym is open 24/7 meaning you can fit in that all-important workout at a time to suit you. 

Check out one of our fun events

Sanderson Arcade hosts events all year round that attract thousands of visitors. 

We support the Makers Market and Street Food Market held regularly at weekends in the town throughout the year.

Let you child’s imagination run wild at storytime sessions hosted at Waterstones throughout the Summer holidays on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am and 2pm.

And in November we will be marking our 15th birthday so keep an eye out for celebration events. 

Other key details

Sanderson Arcade has a 533 space town centre car park that can be accessed from Stanley Terrace.

The centre enjoys excellent public transport links with frequent buses and the town railway station is only a short walk away.

There are public toilets available and the centre is laid out on one level with all stores fully accessible for wheelchair users. You can hire a wheelchair free of charge from the centre by contacting 01670 510967 on arrival.

Our centre is also dog friendly – look out for the Sid approved symbol to find out where your four-legged friend can join you in having a pawsome time.