Blend Family has announced plans for a new food hall at Victoria Centre in Nottingham. The project, named Clocktower Works, will be located within the centre’s Clocktower dining quarter and forms part of the next phase of investment at the city-centre destination.
Scheduled to open in Summer 2026, Clocktower Works will comprise a 17,500 sq ft space accommodating 14 independent Food Partners, alongside a bar and a coffee shop. The scheme is intended to bring together a range of independent food concepts within a single venue in the heart of Nottingham.
The new development continues Blend Family’s approach to curating food halls that support independent operators through long-term partnerships. Alongside physical space, the collective provides infrastructure and operational support intended to help Food Partners scale while retaining their individual identities.
“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.”
Matt Bigland, Co-founder, Blend Family
Victoria Centre is a major retail and dining destination in the East Midlands, welcoming millions of visitors each year. Located in Nottingham city centre, it sits at the intersection of retail, cultural and transport hubs and attracts a broad mix of local residents, students and visitors.
“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.”
Clocktower Works will join Blend Family’s wider portfolio of food halls, including Cutlery Works and Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield, Kargo MKT at Salford Quays, Tower Bridge Collective in London, and the forthcoming Alfred Works in Digbeth, Birmingham.
Blend Family is currently inviting expressions of interest from independent food businesses. Enquiries can be made via marketing@blend.family or through the Alfred Works website.
Victoria Centre is owned by SGS UK Retail and asset managed by Pradera Lateral. Leasing agents on the deal were Metis Real Estate Advisors.
