We held the official launch of the Wicklow Rose Selection on Friday the 13th of February -Galentine’s Day! Bridgewater is delighted to be a sponsor. We were joined by 2025 Rose of Tralee Winner Katelyn Cummins and Wicklow Rose 2025 Kerry Byrne!

Love was in the air on Saturday as we celebrated Valentines Day at Bridgewater Shopping Centre!

With card making for children at the centre, a wonderful pop-up florist with Adrienne, the Arklow Makers craft fair, and surprises on the mall - it was a day full of excitement and fun!

Boots is having a bake sale today in aid of irish cancer society, specifically raising funds for the night nurses be sure to drop in and check it out!

On Thursday 12th, the Arklow Heritage Museum held the launch of their new 50th anniversary exhibition!! Congratulations to all involved -from all of us here at Bridgewater Shopping Centre

Huge congratulations to Daniel Murray for guessing closet to the total price of our January Guess the price of the Window Contest! The total price of the window being €1,024. Daniel won a €300 shopping spree! Thank you to everyone who entered. Keep your eyes on our socials for more competitions soon!

What’s on in February at Bridgewater Shopping Centre

We had a wonderful time on Saturday, the 31st of January, with Giggles the clown!

Lots of fun was had with Giggles, making hundreds of balloons and entertaining kids and adults alike with his balloons, puppets and magic!

We’re delighted to pass on the wonderful news that collections at Bridgewater Shopping Centre for Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Wicklow Hospice raised over €7,200

Huge thank you to everyone who donated & added a ribbon to the memory tree

Mecca Gym hosted a rowing challenge located in the centre on Saturday 24th of January from 11 am to 4 pm -in this fun 1-minute challenge to see who can get the furthest distance in 1 minute on a rowing machine.

Win a €300 shopping spree!

Beat the January blues with our Guess the value of our window contest!! -From now until February 2nd, guess the value of everything in the window and closest to it will win a €300 shopping spree!!

Pick up an entry form at the customer service desk to enter!

Bridgewater Shopping Centre is a proud supporter of the East Coast FM Give a Gift Campaign.

We’re blown away by the immense support this year so far, with a huge number of gifts already donated to help families in need this year.

On Saturday evening, we got into the holiday spirit with a cosy, creative evening crafting Christmas cards in the centre!

Christmas opening hours at Bridgewater shopping centre

Our customer appreciation day on December 6th was a huge success this year, with free mince pies, hot chocolate and live music in the centre!

On December 4th, we held a Farmer’s Market Taster Day. Customers were invited to sample produce from local suppliers, with free samples of Salmon and crab from Kilmore Seafresh, Fresh Guinness bread and mince pies from EK Bakes, yoghurt and butter from Salt Rock Dairy, non-alcoholic cocktails and granola from Elderberry Farm, and poached pears from Ballydane Farm. With a chance to stock up on festive treats and purchase some gifts for the foodies in your life!

Santa is in the building! Santa and his Elves will be here at Bridgewater Shopping Centre EVERY weekend in the run-up to Christmas.

Book your slot now by going to the Santa Grotto booking form under events on our website, slots are booking up fast so book now to avoid disappointment.

On Sunday, November 23rd, Santa arrived by the RNLI lifeboat at the north quay at 11:30 am, he met with families as they welcomed him to Arklow.

Bridgewater Fashion Show in Aid of Breast Cancer Ireland and Arklow Cancer Support

On Saturday we held a Fun-filled craft workshop where kids could explore their imagination through a hands-on workshop making Autumn-themed cards!