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Search the Public Notice PortalThe opening of a new Lidl supermarket near Swindon is just weeks away, after a year of construction.
The Lidl, based on Brinkworth Road in Royal Wootton Bassett, has been a long time coming, after plans were initially given the green light back in 2023.
The approval was given despite controversy surrounding a pre-existing Aldi store less than a mile away.
Construction at the former green field first began in January 2025 and now, almost exactly one year on, Lidl has confirmed to the Swindon Advertiser that the new store will open 'within the coming weeks'.
Although the exact date that the doors will open has not yet been decided, this puts the likely opening date as the end of January 2026.
The location will include a large supermarket, a 125-space car park with electric vehicle charging, and a 2.15-hectare country park adjacent to the store at Marsh Farm.
Jobs at the new Lidl were first advertised in November 2025, and promised that workers would "never be bored" at the store, which is expected to be busy.
Speaking exclusively to the Swindon Advertiser, Glen Stidever, regional head of property at Lidl GB, said: “We’re incredibly excited to be a step closer to serving our affordable, high-quality products to residents in Royal Wootton Bassett.
"Once opened, shoppers will no longer have to travel further afield for their shopping needs.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported us on our journey so far - we can’t wait to welcome you through our doors, which are on track to open early next year.”
The upcoming opening is also good news for the adjacent country park being built by Lidl's contractors Tinnelly Construction at the same site.
When plans for the supermarket were approved, a condition was put in place by Wiltshire Council stating that Lidl can't open the store until landscaping for the country park is complete.
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The condition was created after concerns the non-obligatory country park would never be built and was just a way to "sweeten up" the council.
"The site is ideally located for residents with close access to bus stops," said Lidl in its application.
"The proposed woodland and open space next to the store would open up the site for the whole community to enjoy."
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