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With over 80 of your favourite high street and designer brands all offering incredible outlet prices of up to 70% off, it’s no wonder Junction 32 is one of Yorkshire’s best-loved shopping destinations!

With lots of choice from the best sports and outdoor, fashion to homeware, late-night shopping on weekdays and free parking. Junction 32 makes for a great day out for the whole family.

Address: Junction 32 – Yorkshire Outlet Shopping, Tomahawk Trail, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 4FR.

Get directions here.

By Car

We are located in Glasshoughton, Castleford. It’s a highly accessible area just 2 minutes off Junction 32 of the M62, Castleford or off the A639.

We have ample FREE parking with 1,400 car spaces, electric car charging points and accessible spaces along with 10 coach bays.

Just pop our postcode WF10 4FR into your sat nav.

From the A1M
Take the M62 Westbound (signposted Manchester and Leeds) – you should see Xscape in the distance. Leave the M62 at J32 and follow the signs for Xscape/Outlet.

From the M1
At J42 take the M62 Eastbound (signposted Hull and Pontefract). Exit M62 at J32 and stay in the left hand lane and follow the signs for Xscape/Outlet.

By Train

Take the train to Glasshoughton Station, a short walk from the Junction 32.

Glasshoughton has its own dedicated railway station, which is a small 5 minutes walk from Junction 32.

Both platforms at the station are fully accessible by ramps for wheelchairs or pushchairs. The station is on the Pontefract Line, which serves Pontefract, Castleford and Leeds every hour Monday to Saturday.

For up to date frequencies and timetables see the West Yorkshire Metro. You can also use the Leeds-Sheffield Line to Castleford Station and get a bus or taxi from outside the station to Junction 32. Castleford is around 5-10 minutes away.

By Bus

You can catch the bus from surrounding areas including Castleford, Pontefract, Wakefield and Leeds.

There is a stop directly outside Junction 32. For up-to-date frequencies and timetables visit West Yorkshire Metro or check out the ARRIVA timetable.

Monday: 10am – 8pm
Tuesday: 10am – 8pm
Wednesday: 10am – 8pm
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 10am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

Bank Holidays: 10am – 6pm

We have ample FREE parking with 1,400 car spaces, accessible spaces and 10 coach bays. Electric car charging is available in the orange car park in 4 bays.

We are pleased to welcome well-behaved dogs, guide dogs and hearing dogs to the centre. Most of our stores are dog-friendly so just look out for the ‘dogs allowed’ sticker in store windows!

The majority of our brands are ‘dog-friendly’. However, please see below the stores that do not permit dogs in-store:

  • Cadbury
  • Card Factory
  • Claire’s Accessories
  • Greggs
  • Holland and Barrett
  • Marks and Spencer
  • Sweet Emporium
  • Toytown
  • Next

All of our restaurants and cafés have outside seating, which is ideal for enjoying a snack or meal with your four-legged companions. Please check with individual stores for their own specific guidelines on dogs.

Additionally, as an added commitment to our dog-friendly status, our team are trained in pet first aid and we have a specialist pet first aid kit at the centre.

We are pleased to welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs throughout Junction 32.

We are delighted that we have recently been awarded ‘Platinum Plus’ status for the toilets situated next to M&S Outlet and ‘Diamond’ (highest available award) for the toilets near Bakers + Baristas.* View the location of facilities on our map.

In times of need, free sanitary towels are available to all guests. Speak to any member of the Junction 32 cleaning team or a member of the store team in Beauty Outlet.

Junction 32 has taken guidance from Colostomy UK to provide stoma-friendly toilet facilities. All of our accessible toilets have been updated to include the correct Stoma Facilities. These can be found by Marks & Spencer’s and behind Bakers and Baristas. Each toilet now includes wall hooks, a colostomy bag shelf, a wall mirror and the correct disposal facilities.

*2023 Loo of the Year Awards

Junction 32 is proud to provide a breastfeeding-friendly environment for our customers. Our Breastfeeding Friendly Policy is in support of Breastfeeding Friendly Wakefield, an initiative aiming to help families feel welcome to breastfeed their babies and confident to carry on breastfeeding for a long as they choose to.

Families can feed their babies anywhere in Junction 32 and we have baby changing available in each toilet block, as well as a designated changing place behind Bakers + Baristas. View the location of facilities on our map here.

Guests are also welcome to ask for the Management suite or Quiet Room by speaking to a member of staff or calling 01977 520153 and select the option for our security team.

At Junction 32 we pride ourselves on providing a genuine warm Yorkshire welcome, in a complimentary environment, delivering brands that delight our visitors, with an attraction for all… and we mean all.

The shopping outlet can be accessed whether you have two legs, use a wheelchair, need an extra pair of hands with your shopping or have dependants to take care of.

Here are a few ways we hope to make your trip easier and of course our Guest Service Team are always available if you have questions or specific requirements. Don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can contact us here.

Accessible parking

Whilst parking at the centre, you’ll be sure to find one of our accessible parking bays, which are all clearly marked blue. The accessible bays are situated in the spaces nearest to the centre.

Free wheelchair and mobility scooter hire

To help make your visit easier, you can hire wheelchairs or mobility scooters for FREE. Please telephone one of our team on 01977 520972 or email to book. Click here for further information.
Please park in the Blue Car Park when using the service.

Hearing loops

To communicate with all our customers in a busy environment, where hearing aids may struggle, we offer hearing loops at points of sale. They’re a great solution for our guests who struggle to separate the sounds of voice from the natural hustle and bustle of the shopping village.

Junction 32 is committed to the Disability Confident scheme

Being part of the scheme provides us with the unique opportunity to lead the way in our community, offering disabled people and those with long term health conditions the chance to fulfil their potential.

We’re always on hand to help and ensure you have a great time whilst shopping with use.

The Disability Confident employer scheme provides us with a unique opportunity to lead the way in our community, offering disabled people and those with long-term health conditions the chance to fulfil their potential.

We are also a Founding Member of Purple Tuesday, which symbolises our ongoing commitment to improving the disabled customer experience.

 

Junction 32 offers a warm welcome to all our guests and it’s important to us that everyone can enjoy the shopping, dining and leisure available. For some children and adults, who have hidden disabilities, this can be more challenging.

We offer a meet-and-greet service to guests that would like a member of the team to meet them on arrival and show them around the site. Our security and cleaning staff also have cards with contact information should anyone need assistance whilst on site.

We have also introduced two sensory backpacks which are available to hire free of charge from our Security team.
These sensory backpacks are particularly aimed at those guests with autism and are packed full of items to assist children and adults and include:

  • HD Lanyard
  • Ear Defenders
  • Sensory Toys

We will be asking users of the sensory backpacks to return them after use to our security team. If you’d like to find out more details in advance of your visit, or for further terms of use, please contact our security team on 01977 520972 or by emailing

For guests with autism, we have also produced a guide to help you prepare for your visit, the guide can be downloaded and used on or before you arrive.

We provide a Quiet Room for all who wish to use it for prayer, reflection, breastfeeding or just a quiet place away from the crowds. If you wish to use this room, please call 01977 520972 and a member of the Junction 32 team will take you there. The Quiet Room is open during centre hours.

We also operate weekly Quiet Hours to help create an inclusive and calmer atmosphere for our guests who may find shopping an overwhelming or stressful experience. During this time, music will remain off in the centre and stores, and tannoy announcements kept to a minimum.

Quiet Hours:
Tuesdays 10am – midday
Thursdays 5pm – 6pm

As part of Junction 32’s sustainability efforts, in a bid to cut single-use plastic consumption, guests can now fill up their water bottles for free at any retailer displaying a Refill Me sticker in its window, with zero obligation to make a purchase.

Junction 32 brands taking part in the ‘Refill Me’ initiative include Bakers + Baristas, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, and Tilly’s Kitchen.

Free WiFi is available throughout Junction 32. Just select our network and follow the on-screen instructions to connect.

We collect Wi-Fi connection data at Junction 32. For more information, please click here.

You can find a cash machine located near Tilly’s Kitchen.

Please contact a member of our team on 01977 520972 for any lost property enquiries.

Amazon Lockers are located at Junction 32 by the Mountain Warehouse store and can be accessed while the centre is open.

Inpost Lockers are located at Junction 32 near Mountain Warehouse.

All our security team are First Aid trained. Should you require any First Aid assistance while you are in the centre, please walk into any store and ask them to contact security for you or call 01977 520972.

Why not add some fun for little ones to your shopping trip and pay a visit to our outdoor play area? With a rope bridge, climbing frames, slides and more, your children can play the day away! Our play area can be found near Tilly’s Kitchen.

The Play Area is temporarily closed until further notice.

Photos booths can be found at each entrance.

Many brands at Junction 32 offer addition discounts of between 10% and 20% for Armed Forces and NHS workers with a valid ID.

10% off:

  • Ben Sherman
  • Holland and Barrett
  • Julian Charles
  • New Balance
  • 02
  • Retail Phone Accessories
  • Skechers
  • Sports Direct
  • Tilly’s Kitchen

15% off:

  • Moss
  • Trespass

20% off:

  • Ann Summers

*10% discount applicable to all forces including NHS, Police, Fire services etc on full (outlet) price products. Exclusions are, multi buy offers eg BOGOF, sale/promotions and clearance items and Gore-Tex products.

We’re pleased to announce the following stores offer Blue Light discount. Simply show your Blue Light card in store to be eligible.

  • Ann Summers
  • Barbour
  • Baytree Interiors
  • Beauty Outlet
  • Ben Sherman
  • Bensons for Beds
  • Blacks
  • Claires
  • Clarks
  • Collectables
  • Cotton Traders
  • Craghoppers
  • Crew Clothing
  • Holland and Barrett
  • Julian Charles
  • Kurt Muller
  • Levi’s
  • Pavers
  • Procook
  • Radley London
  • Regatta
  • Roman
  • Skechers
  • Sleep Haven
  • Starbucks
  • Suit Direct
  • Tempur
  • The Body Shop
  • Tillys Kitchen
  • Tog 24
  • Weird Fish

All offers are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Store Manager. Please note, discount value varies per brand.

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