The property comprises a regional shopping centre of steel frame construction referred to as, The Ridings. The centre opened in 1983 to offer retail and restaurant accommodation throughout, including over 90 retail units. The centre more recently, finishing in 2014, was given a multi million pound redevelopment offering a further over 100,000 sq ft of retail accommodation. The property is anchored by Bhs, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons and TK Maxx. The property is located close to Westgate with entrances on Almhouse Lane and Kirkgate. The property lies close to Marygate, A642 which in turn provides a direct link to the A638 Ings Road. The property also lies within close proximity to Wakefield Westgate Railway Station.