Lidl has confirmed the opening date for its new store in Gateshead, with the doors set to open on Thursday, November 26, at 8am. The supermarket chain's latest North East shop, located on Kyle Road in Bensham, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Cllr Andrea Graham as part of the grand opening.
Local residents have been invited to attend the opening, which will create 40 new jobs. Recruitment for the roles has been described as "heavily focused on people who live locally."
Store Features and Sustainability
The new store will include four electric vehicle charging bays, which could save EV drivers around £529 per year when using the Lidl Plus app to charge their vehicles. The sales area spans 1,334m² and will feature the in-store bakery, the middle aisle, and toilets with baby-changing facilities.
Dedicated parking will be available for cars and bicycles, and the store's power will be supplied by solar panels on the roof, supporting the use of renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. Through its Feed it Back scheme, Lidl will donate surplus food to local good causes, including The Winlaton Centre C.I.O, Age UK Gateshead, and Birtley East Community Primary, continuing a practice in place since 2017.
Opening Day Activities
Visitors on opening day will be treated to complimentary festive food sampling, with items including Favorina Lebkuchen Hearts, Deluxe Mini Mince Pies, and premium Charcuterie. Shoppers using the Lidl Plus app will also have the chance to use the in-store 'Spin to Win' wheel to unlock coupons and discounts.
David Murphy, Regional Head of Property for Lidl GB, said: "We are thrilled to officially open our fourth Lidl store in Gateshead. This fantastic new store is a direct response to the local demand for high-quality, affordable groceries, and we couldn’t be prouder to welcome the community inside."
He added: "A huge thank you to everyone who helped us turn these plans into a reality - we can’t wait to start making a real difference to even more weekly shops."
The new store will operate from 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
