General · 6 July 2026

Empty Chippenham Tesco to become new padel courts

Four new padel courts and an interactive entertainment wall are set to open in September inside a former Tesco store in Chippenham. The Emery Gate shopping centre redevelopment also includes plans for 225 new homes. The £5m redevelopment seeks to establish new pathways linking Island Park and the River Avon to the town's High Street.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 July 2026 at 7:42

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