Developers starting work on building Cotswold Designer Outlet

Cotswold Designer Outlet is due to open in spring 2025

Work is set to begin on a new designer outlet centre which could create up to 500 retail jobs.

Cotswold Designer Outlet is being built next to the M5 at Ashchurch, Tewkesbury and is due to open in spring 2025.

The centre will have fashion, lifestyle and homeware shops, and a number of food and drink outlets.

As well as retail jobs, the project is expected to create a further 300 construction jobs while the outlet is being built.

Robert Hitchins Ltd has appointed developer Bouygues UK to deliver the first phase of the project, which is due to commence within days, the company said.

Property and development director at Robert Hitchins, Simon Tothill, added: "We've had long-term aspirations to bring an outlet destination to this site.

"We look forward to sharing more milestones with the community as we announce new construction jobs and the new brands that we will be bringing to this incredible location."

Bouygues UK's managing director for the south west and Wales, John Boughton said: "We can't wait to get started on this project, bringing both economic and social value to the area with an exciting new retail outlet and brand new facilities, set in stunning landscaped surroundings.

"We are looking forward to involving the local community as much as possible, working with our local supply chain partners and employing a high percentage of local labour."

Construction will start in November.