Two new occupiers sign up at rejuvenated Riverside

Riverside Walk in Thetford welcomes two new occupiers this spring to further enhance the rejuvenation of the Riverside area.
NR Health & Fitness have taken 7,700 sq ft within the former Argos premises to provide a new state-of-the art 24/7 gym facility for the town. The new gym is due to open in early April and will be the seventh site for the successful Norfolk based company.
The gym will feature two floors of cutting-edge fitness space. The ground floor will be dedicated to a fully equipped gym, while the second floor will house a class studio, functional area, sauna and changing facilities. NR Health & Fitness and the Landlords have worked hard to ensure everything is ready for the grand opening, with extensive renovations nearing completion. NR Senior Manager Scott Butters, who is overseeing the project, commented on the progress:
“Currently, we have the finishing touches being completed by the tradesmen along with the gym equipment now arriving and being installed ready for an April 1st opening day. The decision to open a location in Thetford has been in the works for several years.”
Scott added, “Thetford has been on our radar for three or four years now, but for one reason or another, previous opportunities have not materialized. We viewed this space in August and September last year, and things have moved quickly from there. We are pleased to have secured such a prominent town centre location and have been really pleased with the helpful and collaborative approach the Landlord has taken with us.”
The anticipation for the new site has been overwhelming, with local residents eagerly awaiting the opening. “The important things, such as the equipment and flooring, have all been ordered and are being installed as we speak,” said Scott. “We can’t wait to offer the people of Thetford a top-notch facility that meets all their fitness needs.”
Riverside Walk will also soon have an exciting new food & beverage offering taking advantage of the attractive Riverside setting. Dine at Thetford Ltd have recently completed a new lease of just over 3,000 sq ft in the former M&Co building fronting the River Great Ouse. The company will be opening an exciting new food court concept providing a variety of world food offers for dining in, takeaway and delivery. The restaurant is due to open in late spring /early summer with more exciting detail to be announced shortly.
Elsewhere at Riverside Walk two more units fronting the river in the former M&Co building are under offer with leases to new occupiers expected to complete shortly. The occupiers will be providing additional leisure and dining options and will be welcome additions to Riverside Walk’s continued rejuvenation.
Richard Pyatt of marketing agents Hazells commented, “Our clients have made significant investment in refurbishing Riverside Walk, recognising the areas untapped potential to become a dining, leisure and recreational hub for the town. We are very pleased to have secured two exciting independent occupiers who will help deliver this vision. All being well two further occupiers will be announced shortly and the mix of new fitness, leisure and dining choices will be a welcome addition to the town centre.”
For more information about opportunities at Riverside Walk please contact the joint sole letting agents Hazells (01284 702626) or Robinson Layer (01223 300966).