MetroCentre was a highlight of trips up north to see relatives for me! It was very unique with the themed areas and fun fair. I went a few years ago and searched for the Mediterranean and Roman areas ... It's such a shame it looks like it's become more generic over the decades.
I love your videos! And especially love this one bevause this is my childhood mall and still is my local mall that I still visit to this day. I also have secured about 4 jobs in this mall aswell haha. This video is so chilled and calming! Love it! Keep up the good work buddy! Big fan!!
Thanks Scott, I really appreciate that! Mind me asking where you’ve worked in here? I’ve always wanted to get into some of the service tunnels, “behind the scenes”, and all that, but never had the opportunity sadly.
It looks so spooky. Its hard to imagine such a large shopping area empty. I wonder what how Meadowhall in Sheffield is coping - that one was the main place to take a day trip back 25+ years ago.
I wish UK malls had food courts more often. The nearest one to me is Intu merry hill which is still to far away to go to often. Still my favourite place though.
Oh nice, it looks very similar to the Trafford Centre (which I just did a video on) from what I can see. Any idea what's going to happen to it now that intu seems to be crumbling?
@@DeadMallWalking like a few other Intu centres, it's been bought by the London based firm Ellandi and it's being managed by Savills (Same company as MetroCentre). Hopefully they'll take care of it, Intu where trying to turn it into a sterile white box.
I remember going there during the very height of the first 2020 lockdown maybe in around May. There were almost zero shops open aside from Marks and Spencer and maybe a couple others. I walked through the whole mall and didn't run into a single other person. It was like some kind of zombie film. Eventually, I did my shopping but took a wrong turn on the way out to finding the entrance I came in (the Metro Centre is massive and parts of it were closed so it was hard to navigate) and I got lambasted by one of the security staff. Some old lady really had a go at me because I had the audacity to buy some groceries and struggle to find my way out of this labyrinthine super mall. It was cool being there (and I had a right to be there) but the one Metro staff member I ran into did not make me feel welcome at all.
Oh man, that's weird - I don't think, on this walk at least, I encountered any security besides a woman at the entrance I came in. Think the key back then was to be armed with a believable "oh, I'm just looking for *open shop*" and feign getting lost. Sad to hear you had a bad experience! If you haven't already checked 'em out, you might enjoy my virtual mall tours btw :)
It's cute, no doubt, but it just feels sort of empty right now. I think The Village is at about 50% capacity - seems to have trouble holding on to tenants - and most of its traffic comes from people cutting through.
Oh really! Honestly I think they might only have 5 years or so left over here, although they are trying to adapt - moving from DVDs, CDs etc. to selling stuff like t-shirts and POP vinyls. Thanks, you too!
You should look at cascades in Portsmouth,we used to have a great food court,then they filled it in.Also it's definitely a dead mall or on its way to be one.
I really love your videos!!!! I don’t know if this is possible but can you do an update of the first video of Eldon Square Mall? I really love your videos and I look forward to seeing more videos you do!!!! Thanks again so very much!!!! Take care. 👍🏻😬
Thanks Michelle! I think there might be some mileage in an Eldon Square video if I can find the right angle for it. Like what's going on now intu is no longer running it, for example. We'll see what happens after lockdown :)
@@DeadMallWalking I’m from New Mexico USA our mall is the messila valley mall built in June 1981 then romdoled in 2006 we don’t have our fountains anymore
Hey Michael! Yes, there absolutely has - the mall is back, more or less, to business as usual under new ownership. So this really was just a temporary thing due to lockdown.
As A kid between 2012-2019 I did go to the metro center A lot like a lot And unlike the bridges it was the better But now days it’s on par with the Bridges
The three main things that are open are banks, medical (e.g. Boots, Superdrug) and groceries. I had the first two to do, then picked up some food shopping on the way out.
They need to inject any life into it. Absolutely souless since metroland closed. Used to draw people in from far and wide. Now its just locals... same shops as every other town or city so why travel? I only go if I visit the retail park outside like Ikea etc
I also subscribe to this channel and I love the channel as dead malls and why are archers in the mall looked different in uk than in the English version malls in the US. Also, the food court in the uk is like inlet restaurants inside to order than the malls that has counters to let you order in the us side malls. That’s weird. Wow, this mall looks very huge inside in the uk. Not the one at Strongsville Mall In Strongsville, Ohio.
MetroCentre was a highlight of trips up north to see relatives for me! It was very unique with the themed areas and fun fair. I went a few years ago and searched for the Mediterranean and Roman areas ... It's such a shame it looks like it's become more generic over the decades.
Totally agree. But then again, we all think that everything was better in the '90s and early '00s, right? lol.
@@DeadMallWalking oh well you have a point there...
@@DeadMallWalking I think that was the golden era, of course everyone’s opinions will differ
5:12 that car in the wall is a classic.
I will die thinking about that car 😌
“We’re sooo excited”
I get so ecited when i get the notification tat you uploaded! this is an awesome mall! it's huge!!! Keep up the amazing content.
Aw, thanks so much! I really appreciate it 😀
I love your videos! And especially love this one bevause this is my childhood mall and still is my local mall that I still visit to this day. I also have secured about 4 jobs in this mall aswell haha. This video is so chilled and calming! Love it! Keep up the good work buddy! Big fan!!
Thanks Scott, I really appreciate that! Mind me asking where you’ve worked in here? I’ve always wanted to get into some of the service tunnels, “behind the scenes”, and all that, but never had the opportunity sadly.
It looks so spooky. Its hard to imagine such a large shopping area empty. I wonder what how Meadowhall in Sheffield is coping - that one was the main place to take a day trip back 25+ years ago.
Haven’t been there too recently, not for a year or two, but I seem to remember it doing ok! 2020 is obviously a totally different ballgame though.
I wish UK malls had food courts more often. The nearest one to me is Intu merry hill which is still to far away to go to often. Still my favourite place though.
Oh nice, it looks very similar to the Trafford Centre (which I just did a video on) from what I can see. Any idea what's going to happen to it now that intu seems to be crumbling?
@@DeadMallWalking like a few other Intu centres, it's been bought by the London based firm Ellandi and it's being managed by Savills (Same company as MetroCentre). Hopefully they'll take care of it, Intu where trying to turn it into a sterile white box.
I used to hang out here with my dad as a kid. Sad to see it like this.
I remember going there during the very height of the first 2020 lockdown maybe in around May. There were almost zero shops open aside from Marks and Spencer and maybe a couple others. I walked through the whole mall and didn't run into a single other person. It was like some kind of zombie film. Eventually, I did my shopping but took a wrong turn on the way out to finding the entrance I came in (the Metro Centre is massive and parts of it were closed so it was hard to navigate) and I got lambasted by one of the security staff. Some old lady really had a go at me because I had the audacity to buy some groceries and struggle to find my way out of this labyrinthine super mall. It was cool being there (and I had a right to be there) but the one Metro staff member I ran into did not make me feel welcome at all.
Oh man, that's weird - I don't think, on this walk at least, I encountered any security besides a woman at the entrance I came in. Think the key back then was to be armed with a believable "oh, I'm just looking for *open shop*" and feign getting lost. Sad to hear you had a bad experience!
If you haven't already checked 'em out, you might enjoy my virtual mall tours btw :)
I really like the village theme, like you say the rest of the centre has become a bit sterile looking. Needs some character back
It's cute, no doubt, but it just feels sort of empty right now. I think The Village is at about 50% capacity - seems to have trouble holding on to tenants - and most of its traffic comes from people cutting through.
i remember going here a long time ago. i'm interested to see how it is now
hmv in the UK? Cool! They're no more in Canada. Pretty spooky how empty the mall is. This pandemic is being a right wanker! Stay safe!
Oh really! Honestly I think they might only have 5 years or so left over here, although they are trying to adapt - moving from DVDs, CDs etc. to selling stuff like t-shirts and POP vinyls. Thanks, you too!
You should look at cascades in Portsmouth,we used to have a great food court,then they filled it in.Also it's definitely a dead mall or on its way to be one.
Ooh, thanks for the recommendation! I’d like to check it out but it’s a good way South for me...maybe next year ☺️
I'm so glad to see that the metrocentre is finally getting back to normal, I always enjoy spending days their
Yes! Still has some vacancies, but one thing's for sure: it doesn't look like it did in this video anymore.
I really love your videos!!!! I don’t know if this is possible but can you do an update of the first video of Eldon Square Mall? I really love your videos and I look forward to seeing more videos you do!!!!
Thanks again so very much!!!! Take care. 👍🏻😬
Thanks Michelle! I think there might be some mileage in an Eldon Square video if I can find the right angle for it. Like what's going on now intu is no longer running it, for example. We'll see what happens after lockdown :)
I’ve Ben to the queens gate mall in 2015 in Peterborough United Kingdom
Cool! I haven't been there myself, but the architecture looks really nice from what I can see in pictures.
@@DeadMallWalking I’m from New Mexico USA our mall is the messila valley mall built in June 1981 then romdoled in 2006 we don’t have our fountains anymore
Very surprised to see this. I always thought the centre was busy in normal times. Is it at risk?
Yup, it’s pretty busy (although occupancy isn’t perfect) during normal times. It also, as of October, has a new owner! So I think it’ll be fine.
@@DeadMallWalking Loving the videos.
Thanks Scott, I appreciate it 😀
I commonly go there and I’m happy I got the guess right on Instagram 😂
Yup, good work bud! I should send you a prize, haha.
Has there been any improvement since filming and editing this video?
Hey Michael! Yes, there absolutely has - the mall is back, more or less, to business as usual under new ownership. So this really was just a temporary thing due to lockdown.
As A kid between 2012-2019 I did go to the metro center A lot like a lot And unlike the bridges it was the better But now days it’s on par with the Bridges
Only been to the Bridges once, back when it still had a Disney store! I really should stop by and see it again some time, maybe do a bit of filming.
Where is Metro centre?
Gateshead near Newcastle.
North east of England, about 3 miles from Newcastle city centre
What was open to do chores?
He did mention his bank, not sure what is counted as essential in the UK atm though.
The three main things that are open are banks, medical (e.g. Boots, Superdrug) and groceries. I had the first two to do, then picked up some food shopping on the way out.
@@DeadMallWalking I think the whole centre should close, must be a huge waste of money keeping such a big empty space open
They need to inject any life into it. Absolutely souless since metroland closed. Used to draw people in from far and wide. Now its just locals... same shops as every other town or city so why travel? I only go if I visit the retail park outside like Ikea etc
Agreed, I hope some of the character that made it so special (just look at the old pictures from the '90s!) returns when everything reopens.
I also subscribe to this channel and I love the channel as dead malls and why are archers in the mall looked different in uk than in the English version malls in the US. Also, the food court in the uk is like inlet restaurants inside to order than the malls that has counters to let you order in the us side malls. That’s weird. Wow, this mall looks very huge inside in the uk. Not the one at Strongsville Mall In Strongsville, Ohio.
Thanks for the comment, Matthew! Yup, this is a very big mall by the UK's standards. Glad you enjoyed the video.
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I live 2 minutes from the metro. I avoid the place like the plague.
Also, what is this covid you speak of? 🤡🌍
Look the the videos of the metrocentre in the 80/90s up on RUclips..
This place is a disgrace how it’s been let to go so boring and generic..
Wholeheartedly agree, but then again almost all malls have gone the bland and boring route. Huge pity.