Shops closing down

By moochin003 at 14:22 on 04/05/10

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Many shops have closed in the Pantiles, quite a shock to see so many this morning. I hardly saw any tourists up there too. Are the rents astronomical here?

By moochin003 at 14:22 on 04/05/10
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The rents are actually quiet reasonable compared to other parts of the town.

What is bad about the Pantiles from a retailer's point of view is that there is very low footfall.

It might appear busy on a sunny Sunday afternoon in summer but for most of the year it is deserted.

By Just Dresses Ltd at 10:25 on 05/05/10
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I have never seen it so deserted. Maybe I am just used to going there on a Sunday. I went there in a weekday and I think I just saw abou 20 people at that time, and only one customer was in the Tourist Office. I wonder what will happen if other shops go, what will happen to the Pantiles, will it be another 'lost bandstand' and will have to be demolished.

I was shocked to the Games shop go as well, I used to enjoy getting specialist games. And the book shop is great, luckily it is still there.

I can't remember seeing the teddy bear shop, don't tell me that has gone too.

By moochin003 at 13:52 on 05/05/10
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just had a walk through chapel place and the pantiles , just to see what the competition to TAYWELLS FARM SHOP are fareing !! just the same as us not busy at all , the pubs in the pantiles are slightly busier . some overseas tourists around but not a lot .

By nige55 at 15:40 on 05/05/10
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I thought quite a few new clothes shops have opened up recently, including Jack Wills which will be good at pulling in people from the upper part of town. Also i think there are only 2 empty shops in the Pantiles and both have under offer boards up. Maybe i'm missing something.

By Michael_TW at 12:41 on 08/08/11
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I think you've stumbled on a old thread as you're absolutely right there are now only a couple of emtpy premises on the Pantiles and the High St appears to be flourishing - long may it continue!

By Rebecca_H at 20:18 on 08/08/11
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