Accessibility and Facilities
The Centre is fully accessible to customers by car, bus, train, motorcycle, cycle or walkway
Facilities include the newly-refurbished public toilets, situated between the car park level and shops. The parent room offers baby changing facilities, a private breast feeding room and unisex toilet.
Accessibility
Market Gate Shopping Centre is situated in a central location within the city and is a 5 minute walk from the nearest train and bus stations.
Local Amenities
Local amenities such as Post Office, Tourist Information are located very neat to the City Centre and are well within walking distance from Market Gate Shopping Centre. The local Police Station can be found on Thurnham Street opposite the Magistrates Court and is literally a 2 minute walk from the James Lane/Penny Street Entrance/Exit
Entertainment
For those customers wanting to catch an afternoon matinee. The Vue Cinema on Church Street offers the latest movies. The Dukes and The Grand theatre regularly offer a high standard of performances from comedy to drama. Visitors can enjoy Lancaster Castle and the ‘dungeon experience’ and if all that gets too much Williamsons Park offers peace and tranquillity from the hustle and bustle of every day life, with regular plays being performed throughout the summer. There are many pubs and restaurants nearby. The customers can enjoy a wide variety of foods such as English. Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean and more, with a selection of bars.
Banks/Government
Lancaster High Street houses many financial institutions/Banks some of which to name a few are NatWest Bank, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Halifax, Barclays, Abbey National and Yorkshire Bank.The local Job Centre Plus and Benefits Office are situated nearby.
Charities
Market Gate Shopping Centre regularly supports local charities.
Promotional Spaces
Market Gate Shopping Centre benefits from promotional space which is available for use by both companies and individuals. Spaces are available on a weekly basis and can be booked through Brandspace. Tel: 0800 2300 300
Places of Worship
Market Gate Shopping Centre is situated in the middle of a peaceful multi-ethnic community where Churches and Temples are available only a stroll away.The local Tourist Information Centre on Castle Hill can provide more information.
Centre Facilities
Market Gate shopping centre has award winning public and disabled toilets and baby changing facilities. (Awarded Loo of the Year 2011 and 2012.) Rooftop parking is easily accessible, with stairs and lifts leading directly into the traditional Market Hall or shopping malls.