Lidl has confirmed that its newest store on Marine Drive, Southport will open for the first time this Thursday (23rd October 2025) and is inviting the local community to come along for the grand opening weekend.
The modern discount supermarket will be open from 8am following a ribbon cutting ceremony with pupils from Larkfield Primary School.
On opening day, shoppers can look forward to complimentary food sampling as well as some special prizes up for grabs. The store will be open from 8am–10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sundays, providing the community with access to the discounter’s award-winning range of high-quality, affordable products.
Spanning 1,334m², the store will feature the discounter’s fan favourite in-store bakery, iconic Middle of Lidl, and customer facilities, including toilets with baby-changing stations. Outside, there will be ample parking for cars and bicycles as well as electric vehicle chargers. Some of the store’s power will also be captured from solar panels on the roof.
In a boost for the local economy, the multi-million pound investment is also creating up to 40 new jobs. Following the discounter’s recent announcement, Lidl colleagues will receive £13.00 nationally, marking the discounters fifth pay rise in two years and bringing the business’ investment in pay to over £70m.
Stuart Jardine, Regional Head of Property at Lidl GB, said:
“For over two decades we have been creating Lidl fans across Southport and are delighted to open our doors to our newest store. We’re excited to improve access for residents to our affordable and high-quality products, making it even easier for households to save on their weekly shop. Thank you to everyone who has played a part in helping to make this store a reality. It’s always an exciting moment when we’re finally able to see our plans come to life and make a difference to local communities.”
Ahead of its latest store opening the discounter is encouraging nearby Primary schools to join in the new Lidl Foodies Programme; a free initiative representing an investment of half a million from the discounter to provide teachers with resources to help children across the country develop a love for healthy eating. With over 10% of Primary schools in GB already participating, local teachers who want to take part are encouraged to sign up via the National Schools Partnership website to make the most of the discounter’s ready-made workshop plans.
For more than three decades, Lidl has continually delivered its unbeatable combination of quality and affordability to shoppers across Great Britain, with two thirds of its products sourced from British suppliers.
With more customers choosing to shop at Lidl, the discounter has consistently been named the fastest-growing bricks-and-mortar grocer for over two years. It is therefore no surprise that Lidl has recently been recognised for its level of service, initiative, and commitment to the FMCG sector being crowned Supermarket of the Year, Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year and receiving the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award at the Retail Industry Awards 2025 beating all other competitors.
- Teachers interested in registering for the Lidl Foodies Programme can do so via Lidl’s website: https://www.lidl.co.uk/c/lidl-foodies/s10065631
Do you have a story for Stand Up For Southport? Do you need advertising, PR or media support? Please message Andrew Brown or email: mediaandrewbrown@gmail.com
