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Handy city centre ginnel re-opens as Animate work continues

Posted on - 9th November, 2024 - 9:00am | Author - | Posted in - Preston City Centre, Preston News
The ginnel runs down the side of the Iceland store and the new Animate cinema Pic: Blog Preston

A popular city centre cut-through route has been reopened after being closed off during building work.

The ginnel between the city’s Market Hall and the Ringway has fencing removed meaning the walkway is useable again.

It was closed off during the Animate cinema works which have now finished the build phase.

Read more: Local traders will give Animate a very Preston focus

Looking from the Ringway end of the ginnel Pic: Blog Preston

Sheridan’s Bags – who operate in the Market Hall – took to X to celebrate the news.

The new Animate cinema and leisure complex is expected to be open from Spring 2025.

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