The Metrocentre is the one of the largest covered shopping and leisure complex in Europe with 330 stores. Anchors include Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and House of Fraser. The property is arranged over four levels and is of steel construction. Since first opening in 1986, the centre has undergone several redevelopments, the most recent of which was completed December 2009. The Metrocentre is located close to the south west of Newcastle upon Tyne on the A1 west of Gateshead. It benefits from a public transport interchange, a train station, a coach park and around 9,250 free car park spaces.