Opening date of new Lidl store in Downham Market confirmed for December

A highly anticipated supermarket has finally informed residents it will be opening in town next week.

Downham residents have been eagerly waiting for Lidl to announce it is ready to welcome customers on Bexwell Road, opposite McDonald’s and Costa.

As building work looks almost complete, the supermarket has been delivering flyers to Downham residents informing them that the store will be opening next Thursday (December 5).

Work at the Bexwell Road site began in May and, once open, it will be the fourth supermarket in the town, joining Tesco, Morrisons and Iceland.

There had been delays with the building of the supermarket after concerns were raised by town councillors about its design plans.

Plans for the Lidl were first approved by West Norfolk Council in March last year.

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