Built by Victorians, saved by the community, and owned by you – this is a historic milestone for Dewsbury, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us in making history!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 5 September
Time: From 10:00 AM onwards
Location: The Dewsbury Arcade
Admission: Free for everyone
What’s Happening on the Day
We have an exciting lineup of events planned throughout the day to celebrate this momentous occasion:
Ribbon Cutting & Live Music: Join us at 10AM as we officially open the doors with a live performance from the Grange Moor Brass Band, followed by local live music throughout the day!
Golden Ticket Goodie Bags: Be one of the first through the doors! We have 50 limited-edition goodie bags to give out on a first-come, first-served basis, featuring Golden Tickets with exclusive launch-day offers.
Meet Our New Independent Tenants: Explore the restored Arcade and get to know our wonderful new independent traders and makers as they open their doors for the very first time.
Free Tea, Coffee & Cake with Meryl & Beryl: Grab a seat, enjoy free tea, coffee, and cake, and share your favourite local memories with Meryl & Beryl as we celebrate the Arcade’s rich heritage.
Stained Glass Unveiling & Craft Workshop: Be among the first to see our new bespoke stained-glass centrepiece by acclaimed artist Martin Donlin, then get creative with a stained-glass craft workshop hosted by MakerWorld.
Free Face Painting & Royal Guests: Treat the little ones to free face painting and meet Belle alongside two extra-special guests.
Woven Clothes Swap & Retro Arcade Games: Refresh your wardrobe at the community Clothes Swap hosted by Woven and test your skills in our retro Arcade inside the Arcade!
Arcade History Exhibition: Step back in time and discover the Arcade’s rich heritage through a special historical exhibition.
Kirklees College: Stop by and meet the team from Kirklees College, who will be joining us throughout the day to support the grand reopening.