THE doors have been opened on an anticipated supermarket build in Ludlow.
The Marks & Spencer (M&S) food hall on Sheet Road in Ludlow welcomed its first customers on Wednesday morning following months of anticipation and preparation.
Spanning 15,400 square feet, the store is part of M&S’s plan to open 18 new food outlets across the UK this financial year.
The shop aims to offer a full weekly shop for families and stocks fresh produce from M&S’ Select Farms, with over 100 of those based in Shropshire.
The development has also created 70 new jobs in the area, the company previously said.
The supermarket features an in-store bakery, a coffee counter serving barista-made drinks, and a hot chicken counter offering British rotisserie chicken.
Additional sections include dedicated flower and wine shops, as well as a click-and-collect point for online orders.
The site was acquired in 2025 by LondonMetric Property as part of a wider £79 million investment covering five locations.
The Ludlow store was purchased for £7.6 million and forms part of a 21,000 square foot development secured under a 15-year lease agreement.
Plans for the site were approved in January 2024, following a revised application by Avenbury Properties.
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