Fargate Sheffield: Boots Opticians confirms new shop and opening date

Boots Opticians is taking the old Paperchase unit on the corner of Chapel Walk.

A spokesperson said it would open in spring. The franchisee who has run the opticians in Boots on nearby High Street for many years is relocating.

A Boots spokesperson said: “We are delighted that a new Boots Opticians is due to open in Fargate in spring 2025.

“The new store will see opticians’ services move from the existing Boots store on High Street into a custom made opticians’ practice, offering eye tests, contact lens assessments, audiology appointments and a wide range of frames.

“The existing Boots store on High Street will continue to serve customers with their health and beauty needs.”

A long running revamp of Fargate is set to be “substantially finished” by the end of February, contractors have said.

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Next door to Paperchase, piercings and goth fashion specialist Blue Banana is racing to open before Christmas.

Last month, Sheffield property agent Paul Lancaster said the deals proved there is “life out there” despite upheaval on Fargate, which started in May last year.