NORTHGATE Yard is now fully completed after the final touches on the car park and play area are complete.

Bridgwater, Sedgemoor District Council’s £16million leisure regeneration project, officially opened earlier in the week on Monday, October 24.

However, during the week, all the fencing has now been removed, the Brewery Field has also opened with a new play area.

The car park has also been complete and now offers 115 parking spaces and eight EV charging points.

Scott Cinemas welcomed its first guests on Friday, October 28 at 5pm.

The new cinema complex operated by Scott Cinemas has capacity for over 700 people with seven screens featuring a variety of cutting-edge cinema technology including Dolby Atmos sound, digital laser projection, wall to wall screens, reclining seats, a VIP auditorium, and lounge providing a comprehensive cinema experience.

The cinema is fully wheelchair accessible and hosts the development’s Changing Places toilets.

The £16m complex, is the culmination of many years of planning for a central entertainment and dining hub for Bridgwater.

Built and funded by Sedgemoor District Council, Northgate Yard has been conceived with the local community and local economy at its heart.

Councillor Duncan McGinty, leader of Sedgemoor District Council, said: “The opening of Northgate Yard and Brewery Field this month is the fulfilment of a long-held ambition of the local community and Sedgemoor District Council.

“Northgate Yard will now be open to the public from 4pm on Monday, October 24.

“We hope you are excited to see the incredible Northgate Yard and we cannot wait to welcome you in!”

The Council have worked closely with the community to create and deliver a vision reflecting what the people of Bridgwater want to see.

“We have created a town-centre attraction to benefit Bridgwater residents and our local economy and are so proud to see our vision come to fruition," added Cllr McGinty.

“We would like to thank our key tenants Scott Cinemas and All Stars Bowling for being part of this journey, the contractors Wilmott Dixon for creating a stunning development, and local residents for their support."

For more information on Northgate Yard and cinema listings visit northgateyard.co.uk