A newly refurbished GO Outdoors store opens for business on 30th May 2023, with brand ambassadors Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones hosting a Grand Opening Event on Saturday 3rd June.

Helen and Gethin will cut the ribbon at 9 am, and then Store Manager Graeme will be on hand to greet the first 200 customers through the doors with a £20 gift voucher and the following 100 with a free goody bag worth £25. The celebrations will continue throughout the day, with family favourites including face painters and balloon modellers in-store.

To celebrate the store’s new look, GO Outdoors Penrith is offering an extra 15 per cent discount from 30th May-12th June!

Times and Star: The newly refurbished store has ample free customer parking and will stock a wide range of unbeatable brands, such as Rab, OEX and Berghaus, as well as trusted brands like Peter Storm, Hi-Gear and Brasher.The newly refurbished store has ample free customer parking and will stock a wide range of unbeatable brands, such as Rab, OEX and Berghaus, as well as trusted brands like Peter Storm, Hi-Gear and Brasher. (Image: GO Outdoors)

The newly refurbished store has ample free customer parking and will stock a wide range of unbeatable brands, such as Rab, OEX and Berghaus, as well as trusted brands like Peter Storm, Hi-Gear and Brasher.

It now features new Naylors Equestrian and Bike 365 departments, as well as an existing Fishing Republic department, enabling customers to pick up specialist equipment for equestrian, angling and cycling activities alike.

The 26,000+ft store employs a team of 35 and offers services such as boot and rucksack fitting, as well as collection and drop-off points for parcels from online orders, Evri, UPS and DPD collections.

Times and Star: By employing thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, each chosen for their passion for outdoor activity, GO Outdoors ensures that customers receive great advice, great product, all at discount prices.By employing thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, each chosen for their passion for outdoor activity, GO Outdoors ensures that customers receive great advice, great product, all at discount prices. (Image: GO Outdoors)

Store Manager Graeme Humes looks forward to the opening and says: “We are extremely excited and proud to open the newly refurbished GO Outdoors.

“We have had a brilliant couple of years at GO, as more and more people are reaping the benefits of the outdoors for their physical and mental well-being, and this expansion is the outcome of that success.

“We’re looking forward to offering more customers our unbeatable range of outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment, whilst also supporting local communities and offering jobs in Cumbria.”

About GO Outdoors

GO Outdoors was founded in Sheffield in 1998. Now with over 75 stores and 250 outdoor brands across 9 different activities, GO Outdoors has grown to become one of the UK’s biggest and most loved outdoor retail chains. The company are well known around the UK for offering unbeatable in-store ranges of quality outdoor equipment and clothing, with the aim of inspiring everyone to get outdoors for less and love it as much as they do.

Times and Star: To celebrate the store’s new look, GO Outdoors Penrith is offering an extra 15 per cent discount from 30th May-12th June!.To celebrate the store’s new look, GO Outdoors Penrith is offering an extra 15 per cent discount from 30th May-12th June!. (Image: GO Outdoors)

By employing thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, each chosen for their passion for outdoor activity, the brand ensures that customers receive great advice, great product, all at discount prices. The GO Outdoors Member’s card unlocks unbeatable prices across departments and can be purchased online or in-store, priced at £5 for an annual membership.

Giveaways on event day

There will be 200 x £20 gift vouchers and 100 x goodie bags worth £25 up for grabs for the first 300 groups to arrive, as well as raffle giveaways on the day.

GO Outdoors Penrith’s address is: Ullswater Road, CA11 7EH.

Find the latest store information including opening times on the Penrith store’s webpage.