Denbighshire County Council have awarded the contract to manage the Queen’s Market in Rhyl to Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd.
Working in partnership with the Council, Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd will play an integral role in managing the day-to-day operational management of the Market venue, which is set to open this summer. This work will include working in tandem with the vendors, the staging and promotion of events in the large events space, and looking after the day-today operations of the Market.
The Queen’s Market buildings have been an iconic landmark in the centre of Rhyl since 1902 and have provided a variety of uses for the town throughout the years. The new development includes 16 individual food and retail units, a double-sided bar, and a large events space which is capable of holding events, markets or extra seating.
Earlier this year, the internal fit out work began inside the venue, which has seen essential electrical work, fitting of seating areas and furniture and lighting, as well as other essential works being carried out.
The Council will now work with Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd on the collaborative efforts that will lead to the opening of the facility in the summer. An opening date will be announced soon.
Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation said:
“This new project will be transformational for the town, and will act as a catalyst for regeneration by creating jobs and increasing footfall in Rhyl. The Queen’s Market will bring a modern, high-quality food and retail offering, right to the heart of Rhyl, with brilliant access to the prom and the beach.
We have been working closely with Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd on this project already, who have been on board in an advisory role, helping with the fitout of the building, and working with the vendors who will be working from the iconic location. They therefore are familiar with the venue and the community who will be using it.
It was important to us that we redeveloped this iconic location, which was unsafe in its previous state. A lot of hard work has been done to keep the spirit of the previous building, such as the original entrance which opens onto Sussex Street.
The hope is that this Market will become a community hub, offering a variety of food and retail spaces, as well as large events space which will be equipped to host a variety of events. This facility is a great offer, not just for Rhyl, but also for Denbighshire and North Wales. We are extremely excited for this venue to open this summer.”
Andrew Burnett, Director at Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd said:
“We are very excited to be working alongside Denbighshire County Council on this project.
We have been working hard, along with the Council, to create a custom-built facility which will provide a new and exciting venue for the town of Rhyl. We have put together a good mix of retailers, with a strong emphasis on quality and service, which will compliment and work well with the programme of entertainment we are working to showcase at the Events Hall, as well as the outside areas.
It is important to us that we fit in with the town and become an asset and a go to destination for everyone. We can’t wait for the Market to open in the summer, we are really excited to get started.”