The original centre was built in 1970 to serve the new housing estate that was being developed at this time.
[1] It was initially very popular thanks to its wide range of shops and modern, functional design.
[1] Castle Vale Shopping Centre was completely rebuilt as a modern retail park during the early 2000s, at a cost of £35million.
Maxx, Smyths, SCS, William Hill and a Lloyds Pharmacy as well as a number of smaller units including a post office.
[1] In 2007 the retail park was sold by its owners British Land to PRUPIM for £90million.