There are 3 parts to the Guildhall Shopping Centre: Phase 1, the shops at the front of the Guildhall nearest to the Market Square entrance, opened in November 1988. Phase 2, the car park and the Market Hall, opened in October 1989 and Phase 3, the main shopping mall, opened in November 1990. The Centre was officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal on 10th June 1991.
The multi-storey car park is made up of 5 levels providing 255 car parking spaces (including 6 disabled spaces and 8 parent and child spaces) and provides instant access to the shopping malls.