Lidl Hanwell Set to Reopen after Major Expansion
Supermarket back for Christmas after being shut for months
The Hanwell store before the expansion. Picture: Google Streetview
November 19, 2025
Lidl’s store in Hanwell has confirmed its reopening date following a multi-million pound expansion and refurbishment.
The grand reopening is due to take place on Thursday 27 November, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Ealing Mayor Councillor Anthony Kelly at 8am.
The newly upgraded store located just off the Uxbridge Road has increased its sales area by over 50%, allowing Lidl to offer a broader range of products and improved facilities. Customers can now use an expanded in-store bakery and “Middle of Lidl” section. The store also features electric vehicle charging points, ample parking, and cycle spaces.
The Hanwell branch closed in June to undergo a full redevelopment. The decision followed years of growing demand and pressure on space, with the original store—opened in the early 2000s—struggling to accommodate the increasing footfall. The site, which previously housed a Co-op and before that a Fine Fare supermarket, has long served as a retail anchor in Hanwell’s shopping landscape.
Through its partnership with Neighbourly, the store has donated over 17,700 meals since 2017 to charities including City Harvest London, Hanwell Seventh Day Adventist Community Ministries, and The Felix Project.
A spokesperson for Lidl GB said: “We’re proud to have served the Ealing community for over two decades. As demand for our best value products continues to grow, we’re thrilled to expand our offering and make it even easier for residents to access the quality and affordability they know and love.”
The store is open:
- Monday to Saturday: 8am – 10pm
- Sunday: 11am – 5pm
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