New Willesden Aldi store exact opening date confirmed

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The official opening date has now been set for Willesden's huge new Aldi store.

Initial reports based on the store locator on Aldi's website was that the supermarket would open on the former B&M site in Willesden High Road on November 12.

But the doors will now open on Thursday, November 26, at 8am with four-time Paralympic hero Louise Fiddes cutting the ribbon.

The store at 473 High Road will be managed by David Murray and run by a team of 30 staff.

The sign outside the new Aldi reveals that the store which will share the site with a B&M. (Image: Bridget Galton)

Mr Murray said: "We can’t wait to open the doors to the new store in Willesden.

"It’s set to be a special day and having Paralympic hero Louise Fiddes join us will make it a morning to remember."

Fiddes will also hand out free bags of fruit and vegetables from Aldi’s Super 6 range to the first 30 customers in the queue.

She said: "I’m so excited to be opening Aldi’s new store; it will be great to chat to customers and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its support of ParalympicsGB."

The new store will offer a full range of Aldi’s products, including fresh British meat, its Specially Selected range, exclusive beers, wines and spirits, and a Food to Go section.

The site was previously a Homebase then a B&M store which closed in March 2025.

Aldi bulldozed the old store and has been working since December to rebuild two new stores side by side on a larger footprint with a 96-space car park.

The second store will be occupied by a B&M, although it is not known when the store will open.

Aldi has been named the UK’s Cheapest Supermarket for 2025 by consumer group Which? for the fifth consecutive year.

The brand is encouraging Willesden charities and food banks to register with Neighbourly, a platform that connects businesses with local organisations in need of support.

Charities that sign up will be able to collect surplus food and perishable items, including fruit, vegetables and baked goods, seven days a week.

The company is inviting any interested charities in the area to get in touch via aldi@neighbourly.com.

The new store will be open Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 22:00 and Sunday: 11:00 - 17.00.

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