Boxpark to close Shoreditch site

Boxpark has confirmed that it is set to close its East London site in Shoreditch by the end of this summer, after opening in October 2011 as a ‘meanwhile use’ scheme. 

The closure comes as Boxpark gears up for two new site openings later this year in Camden Town and Liverpool Street, as well as its debut in Bristol early next year. 

These openings are part of the group’s expansion efforts following the recent launch of Boxpark Liverpool in April.

After being temporary occupiers of the site for 12 years, Boxpark Shoreditch has reached the expiration of its lease, and notice on the premises has been served by landlords Bishopsgate Goodsyard. 

This follows the immediate commencement of works for the development of the site, after planning permission was granted by the Mayor of London for the redevelopment of the Bishopsgate Goodsyard, which will see new homes, retail and leisure, office space and a new park built on the 4.5 hectare site.

Boxpark has already informed its employees and tenants of the closure, and has offered to relocate them to its other sites.

Simon Champion, CEO of Boxpark, said: “Whilst our time in our current site at Shoreditch is coming to an end, we look forward to celebrating all that we have achieved at the venue over the summer before we go on to relaunch Buck Street Market in Camden and mark the launch of our first Boxhall-branded site in Liverpool Street this year.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank the millions of customers, tenants, and partners we have welcomed and worked with over the last 12 years.”

He added: “With Shoreditch being our home for so many years, we hope to return as soon as we find the right opportunity. However, in the remaining time we have left in Shoreditch we will work as hard as possible to support our team with the transition and aim to relocate our 30+ tenants and their staff at our other sites.”