Vision Express team see a bright future at Sanderson Arcade

19 August 2025

Vision Express has confirmed its commitment to Sanderson Arcade and the Morpeth community by signing a new five-year lease, continuing its longstanding presence at the award-winning shopping centre.

One of the original tenants when the Arcade opened in 2009, Vision Express has grown its customer base at the Arcade over the last 15 years.

The store has been operated since 2017 by husband-and-wife franchisees Craig and Kate Sixsmith, who combined their expertise in management and optometry to bring a personalised, community-focused approach to the business.

Established in 1988, Vision Express now operates over 500 stores across the UK, delivering professional eye and ear care with a focus on clinical excellence and customer service. The Morpeth location offers a range of essential services including the Advanced Eye Test, discreet Nuance Audio Hearing Aid Glasses, contact lenses, and designer eyewear.

Kate Sixsmith said: “We’re really proud to continue serving the Morpeth community from such a vibrant and welcoming centre. Sanderson Arcade has grown from strength to strength, and we’re please to be part of that ongoing success.”

The renewal not only secures Vision Express at Sanderson Arcade for another five years but also reflects the brand’s confidence in the centre and the town.

James Shepherd, Managing Director at Dransfield Properties, which owns and manages Sanderson Arcade, added: “Vision Express has become part of the fabric of Morpeth, and has shown a strong commitment to Sanderson Arcade since the centre’s beginning. We are really pleased that another great business is continuing to be a part of Sanderson Arcade.”

Sanderson Arcade has grown into one of the region’s most popular shopping destinations, blending leading national brands with strong local businesses in a beautifully designed town centre setting.

With continued investment and growing footfall, the centre is attracting more visitors than ever with footfall regularly reaching more than 70,000 visitors a week.

To find out more about Vision Express, visit www.visionexpress.com

For more on Sanderson Arcade, visit www.sandersonarcade.co.uk