THE FIVE Valleys Shopping Centre welcomed 2.6 million visitors in a single year, it has been revealed.
Five Valleys Shopping Centre in Stroud, which says it recorded 12.5 per cent footfall growth in 2025, has attributed its success to a mix of rising visitor numbers, new attractions, and growing regional reputation.
During the key festive trading period, December 2025 footfall increased year on year, delivering a strong Christmas performance and positive end to the year.
Overall figures for the final quarter were supported by increased activity across the centre and a growing number of return visits.
The street food market, which now features more than 20 traders, was expanded in December 2025 with the addition of three new vendors.
A major milestone in 2025 was the launch of The Home of Vintage, a dedicated space for vintage traders, artists, and collectors specialising in pre-loved fashion, books, homewares, and jewellery.
Mick Grundy, centre manager at Five Valleys, said: "Welcoming 2.6 million visitors in a single year is a fantastic achievement and reflects the progress we’ve made at Five Valleys.
"We’re confident we can continue to grow these figures, particularly following the launch of The Home of Vintage and the extension of the Street Food Market, both of which have already delivered a noticeable uplift in footfall.
"Five Valleys has become a shining beacon for the future of town centres, offering something genuinely different and rooted in the community.
"The response from customers, businesses and national stakeholders alike shows that this approach is working, and we’re excited about what comes next."
In 2025, new occupiers included Glowing by Leah and Murrays Estate Agents, while existing businesses such as Rough Hands Coffee and the Artisan Baker expanded their premises.
The next phase of The Home of Vintage is due to open at Easter.
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