A popular toy retailer is to open a new store at a North East shopping centre, bringing hundreds of toys, games and collectibles to the town centre.
Toytown has announced it will soon open at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre in Hartlepool, with shoppers promised shelves packed with toys, crafts, games and gifts.
Toytown has traded for more than 40 years and is one of the UK’s largest independent toy chains, with stores across the country.
Middleton Grange Shopping Centre revealed the news in a post on social media, telling shoppers: “Get ready for a world of toys.”
The centre added: “Toytown is coming to Middleton Grange Shopping Centre.
“Get ready for shelves packed with toys, games, crafts, collectibles and more, all arriving soon in the heart of Hartlepool.”
An opening date has not yet been announced, but shoppers have been told to watch out for further details in the coming weeks.
Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool (Image: Middleton Grange Shopping Centre)
According to Toytown, the new store will offer a wide range of products, from pocket money treats to bestselling toys, games, plush toys, collectibles and gifts.
The company said customers can expect products from major brands including LEGO, Funko, Paw Patrol, Barbie, Hot Wheels and TY, alongside regular new arrivals.
A spokesperson for Toytown said: “We're thrilled to be opening at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre and becoming part of the Hartlepool community.
“Bringing Toytown to new locations is always exciting, and we can't wait to introduce local shoppers to our fantastic range of toys, great value and friendly customer service.
“We're looking forward to creating a fun shopping destination that families will enjoy visiting again and again.”
Toytown said it was looking forward to joining the Middleton Grange community and welcoming families through its doors.
The retailer added that whether shoppers are looking for the latest must have toy, a birthday surprise or a special gift, the new store aims to be a destination for “play, imagination and discovery”.
Nik McDonald, general manager of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, welcomed the announcement.
He said: “We are delighted to welcome Toytown to our centre.
“This is such an exciting addition for our community, and we cannot wait to see the joy and energy they will bring to our customers.
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“Here is to a fantastic partnership ahead.”
The opening is the latest addition for Middleton Grange Shopping Centre as it continues to attract new retailers to Hartlepool town centre.
Further details on Toytown’s opening date are expected to be announced soon.