 The colliery officially closed on 25 October 1985 with full clearance of the stocks and buildings by the end of 1986.The site has now been converted into a shopping and leisure area.It features big names such as B&Q, Matalan, Next, Boots, Morrisons, McDonald's, Argos, Pizza Hut, Asda Living, Sports Direct, SCS, Halfords, Smyths Toys, Pets at Home, TK Maxx and many factories and office buildings.