The new, highly anticipated Cotswolds Designer Outlet has announced its official opening period, starting on Wednesday 16 July 2025, with an array of exclusive events and offers for visitors to the UK’s newest retail destination.
Doors will open from 10am, to unveil more than 50 newly built retail stores and contemporary eateries, with a range of launch events rolling out for two weeks.
Located just off junction nine of the M5, the aesthetic of the new outlet has been designed to reflect a Cotswolds vibe as well as reinforcing the heritage and rural landscape of the surrounding area.
Some additions to the lineup have recently been announced with fashion retailers Reiss, Hobbs, and Jack & Jones, joining the line up along with The North Face and The Body Shop.
They sit alongside well-known brands including BOSS, Levi’s, adidas, Sweaty Betty and Rituals.
Gloucestershire businesses are also showcased including KNEAD Bakery and The Patisserie Box, promoting locally made goods.
Visitors will also be able to tuck into a range of catering options including Five Guys, wagamama, Zizzi, Pret A Manger, Caffé Nero and 200 Degrees.
The destination has been designed with the whole family in mind and features both indoor and outdoor play areas, accessible family changing facilities along with a wild walk meadow for dog walkers and even a dog stick library!
Each retailer is hosting in-store launch activities over the extended launch period to showcase their brands.
During the opening week from Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 July 2025, guests can enjoy a series of performances by well-known local entertainers, from music to magic and kids crafting to spontaneous acts of kindness across the outlet, gifting various items and vouchers to visiting shoppers.
A brand trail has been designed to help visitors to explore each of the new stores, plus there’s a giant doodle wall to keep children entertained and a doggy selfie station.
The contemporary new development has an extended bank of EV charging stations and at weekends and bank holidays, a newly introduced shuttle bus service will operate every 30 minutes from the centre of Tewkesbury, also calling at Ashchurch railway station.
Cotswolds Designer Outlet, centre manager Adrian Field, said: ‘We’re really excited to be able to share the official opening and invite shoppers and diners to join us in the opening period from Wednesday 16 July 2025 onwards, and enjoy a range of activities and entertainment.
'We look forward to welcoming visitors throughout July and into the summer holidays for an initial peek at Cotswolds Designer Outlet.
'As it draws closer, we are gearing up to opening the doors to the public and showcasing years of planning and building that’s been ongoing behind the scenes.
'Everything is taking shape and I’m looking forward to it all coming together as the finished Cotswolds Designer Outlet.
'We’re proud to be supporting local businesses, independent retail and the local community over the launch period.'
The Cotswolds Designer Outlet will be open to the public from Wednesday 16 July from 10am and then open daily until late.
