Set over two floors, the newly built venue will include a bar area, a dedicated stage for live music, restaurant dining for up to 140 quests and a large outdoor terrace for drinking and dining.

Renowned for its lavish botany-inspired interiors, innovative cocktails, signature hanging kebabs and live music offering, The Botanist will bring an immersive experience to the waterside development, which is in the final stages of construction on the banks of the River Wear.

In addition to premium leisure venues including The Botanist, Milburngate also features a hotel, 153 built-to-rent, high quality apartments and much-needed Grade A office space, creating a landmark live, work, leisure destination overlooking the historic city of Durham and its UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tim McCormac, Property Director at New World Trading Company said, “Bringing our unique concepts to new cities and towns for the first time is always an exciting moment for the business.

“When we first saw the plans for the Milburngate development, we felt the waterfront lifestyle destination aligned well with our brand vision and direction. We can’t wait for the residents of Durham to experience our truly immersive offer at The Botanist.”

Allan Cook, Managing Director of Arlington Real Estate, said, “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome The Botanist to Milburngate, and we can’t wait until it opens. Attracting premium food and beverage brands like The Botanist to Durham has been a priority for us, and it reflects the high-specification product on offer at Milburngate.

“Now, we’re focussed on working closely with the team at New World Trading Company, along with our other occupiers, as we review and implement the final stages of construction, which is enabling us to set a new timetable for completion.”

Simon Eastwood, Real Estate Director at Richardson, said: “It’s great news that New World Trading Company has chosen to locate its Botanist brand at Milburngate. Their arrival underpins the premium quality of this stunning riverside development which continues to drive strong occupier interest from other potential tenants for both the leisure and office space.”

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About 45 jobs are being created at the luxury cinema, which is due to open by the end of the year, and will include team members, chefs and management roles.

With 38 locations nationwide, Everyman is one of the most innovative cinema operators in the UK, offering guests a high quality, and service-driven movie experience. Its venues feature distinctive and stylish sofa and armchair seating, a licensed bar, food, table service, digital projection and surround sound technology.

As well as showcasing the latest movie releases, it will offer a broad programme of films, including niche screenings, and special events comprising film festivals, seasons and live Q&As.

The recruitment drive is being led by Ferne Stephenson, who has been appointed as general manager of its new Durham venue.

Ferne, who has worked for Everyman for three-and-a-half years starting as assistant manager at Newcastle and then manager at York and Liverpool, said: “It’s great to be at the forefront of recruiting a new team for the Everyman in Durham.

“We’ve got an incredibly strong culture within the business, so we’re looking for individuals who will be passionate about and committed to the Everyman ethos of creating something special that offers luxury and style. Our recruitment focuses very much on personality as the Everyman brand is all about an exceptional customer experience and service. Hospitality experience may be an advantage but is not essential.”

Milburngate, which is a joint venture between Arlington Real Estate and Richardson, will, alongside the cinema, a 93-bed hotel and a range of premium restaurants and bars, also feature 153 built-to-rent apartments and contemporary, flexible grade A office space.

Allan Cook, founder of Arlington Real Estates, said: “The Everyman brand is renowned for its sumptuous venues with sofa-style seating and for providing customers with a high-quality experience including being able to enjoy a glass of wine and food while they watch a film.

“It is fantastic to see the cinema’s development enter its next crucial stage with the search beginning for staff to support what, we are confident, will become a leading leisure destination for Durham.”

Simon Eastwood, real estate director at Richardson, said: “The Everyman cinema perfectly complements the regeneration and renaissance of Milburngate in the heart of one of the country’s most prestigious and historic cities.

“The special appeal of Everyman’s style and polish will attract people from the local community and much further afield.”

For more details about the Everyman Durham vacancies visit their website here.

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The studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments are surrounded by a thriving new neighbourhood of places to eat, drink, shop and play by the river.

The apartments, which are furnished and fully kitted out to the highest spec, will be available for move ins from January 2023.

Residents can choose from a variety of different floorplans, inclusive of duplex and loft style apartments, as well as river or Durham skyline views.

Amenities and services in residents monthly rental include; rooftop terraces, communal gardens, an onsite team, pet-friendly living and more.

Residents of the Gardens will join a vibrant new community in the heart of Durham that already includes a boutique Everyman cinema, and premium hospitality venues such as BrewDog and Bar + Block.

Developed in partnership between Arlington Real Estate and Richardson, Milburngate is the North East’s newest live, work, leisure destination.

The apartments are being operated by Native Residential, one of the fastest growing independent third-party BTR operators in the UK.

With a mission to create communities with soul, their portfolio includes schemes in prime locations like Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester and Milton Keynes.

Colleen McCaughey, Community Manager at The Gardens said, “The Gardens reflects a new vision of rental living where residents can truly live amongst it all. In addition to living in an outstanding, accessible location, The Gardens brings together an array of services, amenities and community experiences that create truly soulful living.”

Allan Cook, Founder of Arlington Real Estate, said, “The Gardens is at the very core of Milburngate, both in terms of its location, but also as a place that will be the beating heart of this new riverside community. It has been designed to complement and integrate into the other aspects of Milburngate, providing the highest quality new homes in this stunning historic, yet forward looking city.”

Bookings for viewings can be made now at www.thegardensmilburngate.co.uk.

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Marking the world-renowned craft brewer’s entrance into Durham’s hospitality market, the bar will take a prime position at Milburngate overlooking the River Wear and the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The 3,736 sq ft unit includes a large outdoor seating area with uninterrupted views of Durham Cathedral and Castle and along the city’s picturesque riverside.

Currently with 67 UK locations, in addition to bars in more than 20 countries including United States, Spain, Germany, Italy, Australia and Sweden, Milburngate is part of BrewDog’s continued expansion with a further dozen in the pipeline.

Further details of the bar, which will include BrewDog’s eponymous range of craft beers and high-quality food, will be announced in the coming months ahead of an opening date that will be announced soon.

BrewDog joins other premium brands that have chosen Milburngate including the boutique cinema chain, Everyman, and steak restaurant Bar + Block. They will take their places alongside a flagship 93-bed Premier Inn hotel. Further occupiers are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Phase one of Milburngate will be completed in the autumn and will establish the riverside development as a landmark live, work and leisure destination. Developed by a joint venture between Arlington Real Estate and Richardson, Milburngate will also feature 153 built-to-rent apartments and contemporary, flexible Grade A office space.

Allan Cook, Managing Director of Arlington Real Estate, said: We’re delighted to have secured another premium brand like BrewDog at Milburngate. The quality of the scheme, its riverside location and access to a thriving social scene in Durham are just some of the reasons it chose to locate here. It’s a perfect fit for Milburngate and its arrival will certainly bring something new and fresh to the city that will attract both local people and visitors from across the region.”

Simon Eastwood, Real Estate Director at Richardson, said: “BrewDog is a highly sought-after brand that will be very much at home at Milburngate. Securing BrewDog as one of our anchor occupiers demonstrates the ambition we have for Milburngate as a major destination that will enhance the economic and social prosperity of the area.”

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