The Oval which is being developed in partnership with Darlington Borough Council, received its final planning consent in February 2007 and is scheduled to open in autumn 2010, but when it does you’ll be sure there will be part time jobs a plenty.
The latest to sign is Vue Cinemas, they’ve agreed a 20-year lease and plans for a brand new nine screen cinema, which will be Darlington’s first multiplex and will be located on the top floor of the £110m triple-tiered centre. The scheme also features 34 shops, five restaurants and two leisure units. The commitment of Vue cinemas is a major plus to their scheme because they will increase footfall and dwell time at the centre ensuring that The Oval becomes one of the North East’s premier retail and leisure locations.



