Go outdoor/Tesco - Chatham

 Go Outdoors/Tesco 

Date: March 

Location: Chatham 

Delmoished - Yes 

I finished work early and was driving through Chatham when I noticed that more of the Go Outdoors/Tesco area had been demolished. Curious, I walked over to the fence and took a photo. While I was there, I spoke to one of the workers and asked if they could let me inside to take some pictures of the old Go Outdoors before it was completely gone. They suggested I talk to their manager.

 

I went around to the back and had a conversation with the manager, who kindly agreed to walk around with me and let me take some photos of the site before it was fully demolished. I really appreciate their generosity. We chatted about a few other things, and I mentioned that I would wait to post the pictures until the site was completely down, which is why you're seeing this post after the demolition.

 

I used to shop at Tesco and have fond memories of running up the walls and doing parkour there when I was about 16 with my friends. I also remember visiting Go Outdoors when it was still open. What amazed me during my visit was how large the building was, especially the ceiling area, which used to have a drop ceiling. I never got to see the place before it was stripped, but I'm glad I had the chance to see it now.

Tesco shut in 2015 , And then go out doors took over and shut in august of 2020 , and sat abandoned for 5 years  before it was approved for flats and house what work started on feb 21st 2025 .