NORTHERN TRUST WELCOMES BONNERS PIANO CENTRES TO AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NEWCASTLE

23rd September 2025

Northern Trust Company Ltd is pleased to announce that Bonners Piano Centres has completed the letting of Unit 3A (4,080 sq ft) at Airport Industrial Estate, Newcastle.

The letting marks a significant milestone for Bonners, one of the UK’s most respected piano and keyboard specialists, which has chosen Airport Industrial Estate for its new flagship showroom in Newcastle. This becomes the company’s fourth UK location, joining its existing sites in Sussex, Surrey, and Milton Keynes.

Founded in 1976 by brothers Peter and Garry Bonner, the business has grown from a small independent shop in Eastbourne into a nationally recognised music retailer. Now under the leadership of Managing Director Tony White – who first joined the business on a school work-experience placement – Bonners continues to thrive even as the wider industry faces challenges.

The new Newcastle showroom has been designed as a “piano department store”, bringing together leading global brands such as Yamaha, Roland, Kawai, Casio, Nord, Korg, and Hammond under one roof. Customers can see, hear, and play a wide range of instruments, enabling direct side-by-side comparison before purchase.

Tony White, Managing Director at Bonners Music, commented: “The way people shop for pianos and keyboards has changed. Customers want to research online, but when it comes to making a significant investment, they value the chance to experience instruments in person. Newcastle gives them a genuine reason to leave the sofa, visit a well-stocked store, and compare the best the industry has to offer – all in one place. At a time when many music retailers are closing, our investment here reflects our confidence in physical retail and our commitment to offering expertise, product choice, and service.”

For more information about Bonners Piano Centres new Newcastle showroom, please visit: www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/pages/newcastle-piano-shop

Airport Industrial Estate is one of the region’s most established and successful business locations, comprising 91 units totalling 197,521 sq ft. The estate provides a wide range of industrial accommodation, from workshops of 527 sq ft up to warehouses of 18,834 sq ft, making it ideal for a diverse mix of occupiers.

Louise Elliot, Senior Asset Manager at Northern Trust’s North East office, added:
“We are delighted to welcome Bonners Piano Centres to Airport Industrial Estate. Their decision to open a flagship showroom here is a testament to the estate’s strong location, connectivity, and suitability for a wide range of occupiers. We look forward to working with the Bonners team as they continue to expand their business.”

Airport Industrial Estate is strategically located at Kingston Park, Newcastle, adjacent to the A1 Western Bypass. The estate offers excellent transport links, being less than 10 minutes’ drive from Newcastle International Airport and only 4 miles from Newcastle City Centre. With strong local amenities and a secure, well-maintained environment, it remains one of the North East’s most sought-after business addresses.

For further details on Airport Industrial Estate please visit the dedicated website www.airportindustrialestate.co.uk or contact the North East office on 0191 221 1999 or via email at northeast@northerntrust.co.uk

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