Westwood Cross
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| Location | Westwood, Kent |
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| Opening date | June 2005[1] |
| Developer | Carillion Richardson Partnership[2] |
| Owner | Land Securities[1] |
| Stores and services | 46[1] |
| Floor area | 475,000 sq ft (44,100 m2)[1] |
| Floors | 3[3] |
| Parking | 1,500 spaces[4] |
| Website | Official website |
Westwood Cross is an open, pedestrianised shopping centre located at Westwood, Kent, England. It opened in 2005, and since 2008 has incorporated a casino, bowling alley cinema and bingo hall.[1][5] [6][7]
History
[edit | edit source]Westwood Cross is situated on the site of the former Haine Hospital, which closed in June 1997 and was demolished in 2003. Construction required filling of a 10 metres (33 ft) deep railway cutting.[3][8][7]
Developers claimed that Westwood Cross created 1,500 jobs in the Broadstairs area.[9]
Kent County Council's decision to allow a 2008 expansion including leisure and gambling facilities was controversial. Church leaders said its location was tempting people who had never gambled before to give it a go. The scheme was eventually approved by the House of Lords.[10][7]
In 2010, additional retail outlets were created by conversion of a former adjoining Wickes store.[7]
A 2015 car park collapse beneath the Westwood Cross Primark store revealed underground tunnels believed to have been constructed during World War I training exercises. Researchers suggested they were subsequently used as air raid shelters for servicemen at Haine Hospital, and then sealed up.[11][12]
Kent Police put a 48 hour dispersal order on Westwood Cross in 2022 to control anti-social behaviour. The extra police powers were introduced after reports of teens abusing shop staff, shoplifting and nuisance scooter issues.[13]
References
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External links
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- Official website
