First look inside newly-opened Lidl at Greenbridge Retail Park

The latest addition to the supermarket chain welcomed customers on Thursday.

It's part of the company’s ongoing £1.3bn expansion and regeneration plans across Great Britain for 2021 and 2022.

The store will create around 30 new jobs and feature a 1,364 square-metre sales area, an in-store bakery, and a customer toilet with baby changing facilities, as well as parking facilities.

The new store will be providing surplus produce and customer donations to charities, including the Vulnerable Assistance Network who distribute food to those who may not be able to access a foodbank, and The Nursery of Narnia, who provide children with free meals and a caring, secure environment.

This is delivered through Lidl’s Feed it Back scheme, which is run in partnership with Neighbourly and connects Lidl stores up and down the country with local charities, foodbanks, community cafes and kitchens, putting quality food surplus to good use every day.

Lidl GB’s regional head of property Glen Stidever said: “We would like to thank all those who have played a part in bringing this new Lidl store to Swindon.

"It is fantastic that we are able to continue our investment in Swindon, opening what will be our fourth store in the town, and enabling even more of the local community access to our multi-award winning products. We are delighted to be able to create more jobs and investment opportunities in the area and look forward to welcoming everyone to our new store.”

As per the latest government guidance, while no longer legally required, it is recommended that those who can should continue to wear face coverings in crowded or indoor spaces, including when visiting Lidl's stores in England. There will be dedicated cleaning stations at entrances, hand sanitiser, and protective screens at checkouts.