History

Cabot Circus was named after John Cabot, following a public vote taken in November 2007 after the original chosen name 'Merchants Quarter' came under criticism due to its associations to the slave trade[2]. Work began on the site in September 2005[3] following the approval of the planning permission in December 2003[4]. The design of Cabot Circus consists of six retail environments with an individual section allocated for apartments. The central point promotes the shopping centre's glass roof. Cabot Circus was officially opened on Thursday 25th September 2008 at midday.