A substantial new Home Bargains store will open on the Team Valley trading estate in Gateshead on Saturday 1 August, the retailer has confirmed.
Former Homebase unit repurposed
The outlet occupies the site previously used by Homebase and has been refitted over recent weeks. The redevelopment has restored activity to the large, vacant unit and introduces several features intended to broaden the store’s appeal.
Among the additions is a dedicated GardenWorld area, located in the space formerly used for outdoor garden products, and an on-site café. The café menu will include budget-friendly options, such as breakfast sandwiches priced at £1.99, according to the store’s opening information.
What shoppers can expect
Customers can anticipate the full range of goods Home Bargains is known for: homewares, toiletries, toys and a larger food selection including frozen and fresh items and a bakery. The new branch’s signage promotes “top brands – bottom prices”.
- Opening date: Saturday 1 August
- Location: Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead (former Homebase unit)
- Features: GardenWorld, on-site café, bakery, fresh and frozen foods
- Stated breakfast sandwich price: £1.99
Opening hours
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Saturday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–16:00 |
The store is understood to have planning provisions that would allow alcohol sales during the week. The chain already has a presence on Gateshead High Street and an expanded branch at Washington Galleries; this opening extends its footprint in the borough.
For local shoppers, the arrival of the larger Home Bargains unit adds another full-range discount retailer to Team Valley's Retail World, offering more choice for household and food shopping in Gateshead.
Further practical details such as parking arrangements and any launch-day promotions have not been published by the store at the time of writing.
