News

Redefining Industrial Sustainability: Take a Closer Look at Merchant Park Unit 1
Modern logistics and industrial spaces need to do more than just meet operational needs. At Merchant Park, sustainability isn’t just an add-on; it’s built into the core of our design
October 5, 2026

Merchant Park Developments Digs Deep to Support UTC Durham’s New Sensory Garden and Allotment
A leading North East property development firm, Merchant Park Developments. is helping to sow the seeds of success at University Technical College (UTC) Durham located on Aycliffe Business by donating
June 16, 2026

Downsizing is the New Upsizing
Why less square footage can mean more scale with reduced costs…
Rising property rates are forcing many businesses to re-evaluate their physical footprint. The smartest are realising downsizing doesn’t have
April 1, 2026

Double Award Recognition for Merchant Park Developments
A huge congratulations to the entire team at Merchant Park Developments on being shortlisted for TWO of Insider’s prestigious North East Property Awards.
March 17, 2026
In the media
- Work finished on industrial units at Station Place in Newton Aycliffe
- The region’s largest industrial park just got bigger
- Brand new Industrial Space in Newton Aycliffe available June 2022.
- Landmark £2bn HS2 train contracts awarded to Hitachi and Alstom joint venture
- Hopes rise that 700 jobs could be secured at Hitachi's Durham site
- Hitachi plans to introduce battery trains in the UK
- Hitachi trains built in Newton Aycliffe enter service in London
- Merchant Park features in the BBC’s Great British Railway