Blend Family to open food hall at Nottingham’s Victoria Centre
The 17,500 sq ft venue, called Clocktower Works, will be located in the centre’s Clocktower dining quarter and is scheduled to open in summer 2026
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Blend Family has announced plans to open a new food hall at Nottingham’s Victoria Centre, marking its first site in the city.The 17,500 sq ft venue, called Clocktower Works, will be located in the centre’s Clocktower dining quarter and is scheduled to open in summer 2026. It will house 14 independent food operators, alongside a bar and a coffee shop.
Blend Family, which operates food halls in Sheffield, Salford Quays and London, said the Nottingham site would focus on independent businesses and long-term partnerships. Independent food operators are being invited to apply to join the line-up.
Clocktower Works will form part of Victoria Centre’s next phase of redevelopment, as the owners seek to expand the centre’s food and beverage offer and strengthen its day-to-evening appeal. The Victoria Centre is owned by SGS UK Retail and asset managed by Pradera Lateral.
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Clocktower Works will join Blend Family’s existing portfolio, which includes Cutlery Works and Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield, Kargo MKT in Salford Quays and Tower Bridge Collective in London, as well as Alfred Works, which is due to open in Digbeth, Birmingham.
Matt Bigland, co-founder of Blend Family, said: “This is an opportunity to become part of a growing network that champions diversity, creativity, quality, and community to help shape Nottingham’s next landmark food destination.
“At Blend Family, we don’t just provide a space, we work alongside our Food Partners to develop strong, individual brands that can thrive both within our sites and beyond.”
Rebecca Milnes-James, asset manager at Pradera Lateral, added: “The arrival of Blend Family marks a major milestone in our strategy to differentiate and elevate Victoria Centre’s F&B offer.
“Our focus is on creating a dynamic, experience-led destination that attracts a diverse audience and reinforces the centre’s role at the heart of the city. Blend’s scale, ambition and community-first approach will elevate Clocktower Works and make a significant contribution to Nottingham’s wider day to evening economy.”
