Property Description
Barbican Leisure Park – Prime South West Leisure Investment in PlymouthBarbican Leisure Park is Plymouth’s leading leisure destination, prominently positioned at the junction of **Barbican Approach** and Chapters Road. This substantial 170,000 sq ft leisure scheme (Use Class E(b)) serves as the city’s main leisure hub and benefits from high visibility, excellent access, and a strong catchment across the South West.
Total GIA: 170,000 sq ft
Dominant city-centre leisure offering with national and regional footfall draw
Significant on-site car parking provision, supporting high vehicular traffic volumes
Diverse mix of food, entertainment, and fitness tenants typically seen in schemes of this scale
While the current listing does not specify occupiers, Barbican Leisure Park is known to host a range of national F\&B operators, multiplex cinema provision, and leisure-based retail occupiers. Comparable parks of this scale typically include tenants such as:
Cineworld or Odeon(anchor cinema)
Nando’s, Pizza Hut, Frankie & Benny’s, or Bella Italia
PureGym or similar fitness operators
This curated tenant mix supports a strong evening and weekend trade, appealing to both families and young professionals in the Plymouth area.
Located in the heart of Plymouth, Devon, Barbican Leisure Park benefits from a strategic inner-city position close to the historic waterfront, the University of Plymouth, and major residential communities.
Easy access to the A374 and A379, connecting to the Devon Expressway (A38) and the wider regional road network
Close proximity to Plymouth Railway Station, offering direct services to Exeter, Bristol, and London
Plymouth is the largest city in Devon and Cornwall, with a population of approximately 265,000 and a wider catchment exceeding 400,000. The presence of the university and naval base supports a diverse demographic with strong leisure spending.
Investment Considerations
Strong trading location with limited local competition for large-format leisure
Anchor tenant draws footfall throughout the day and into the evening
Well-placed for long-term asset management, redevelopment, or yield improvement
Located within a stable urban economy supported by education, defence, tourism, and regional commerce
Guide Price: Price on Application (POA)
Estimated Market Benchmark: Leisure parks of this scale in regional cities typically command values of £15 million to £25 million, depending on WAULT, income profile, and tenant covenant strength.
For leasing or acquisition opportunities at Barbican Leisure Park, contact Fraser Bond’s commercial investment team.
