The Elephant, a major new destination from Get Living in Elephant & Castle, has today officially opened to the public.
The £500m town centre is one of the last of its kind to be delivered in the UK this decade, bringing 135,000 sq ft of new shops, dining and leisure space to the area. Of the 116,459 sq ft of commercial space available at launch, 93% is already let or under offer.
The destination is also home to Elephant Quarter, a collection of 485 apartments for market and affordable rent, ranging from studios to three bedrooms. Residents benefit from an extensive suite of amenities, including rooftop terraces with panoramic London views, dedicated fitness facilities and social spaces, with the new shops, restaurants and leisure venues on their doorstep.
Alongside a range of new home and stores, the development introduces enhanced public spaces, including a new town square named after Dr Cecil Belfield Clarke, and an additional 50,000 sq ft of workspace. A state-of-the-art campus for UAL’s London College of Communication and an improved Northern Line ticket hall entrance are also set to open in 2027 and 2030, respectively.
As of today, the following brands have opened their doors at The Elephant:
· M&S Food, offering fresh produce, everyday essentials and a wide range of on-the-go breakfast, lunch and dinner choices, as well as a dedicated Click & Collect point
· Mango, selling its signature mix of womenswear and accessories
Oliver Bonas, bringing fashion, jewellery, homeware and gifts
· Søstrene Grene, bringing its popular range of Scandinavian homeware, furniture, kitchen accessories, stationery, crafts and seasonal decorations
· Superdrug, providing accessible health and beauty products
· Blank Street, offering its signature menu of matchas, coffees and iced drinks
· Starbucks, a coffeehouse adding an all-day meeting spot
· Pret A Manger, offering freshly made sandwiches, hot food and coffee
