Castle Mall, Antrim: Three new stores to open at shopping centre including Lynas Food Outlet

Lynas Food Outlet will lead the way to a new era at the shopping centre when it opens its doors on Thursday, March 7 after an investment of more than £2m.

After significant construction work, the new anchor tenant will open to its large 8,500 sq ft unit, where the Food Store will be accessible from the central car park, enhancing the exterior presence of the scheme and creating new jobs.

Castle Mall’s rejuvenation is being further bolstered by the opening of Poundstretcher into a 10,500 sq ft unit and a local food and beverage offering which will occupy a unit at the New Look entrance to the scheme.

Both of these businesses are due to open in late spring.

Pamela Minford, centre manager at Castle Mall said: “We are welcoming more people than ever before visiting and spending in Castle Mall.

"The shopping centre is currently going through its biggest investment and transformation with the new owners Keneagles, and we are delighted to bring even more retailer options to the community of Antrim town, who have remained so loyal to us over the years.

"With Lynas Food Outlet, Poundstretcher and a local food operator opening this spring, there is a real sense of excitement building at Castle Mall and we are looking forward to developing our regeneration strategy even further in the future.”

Brian Kidd, agent at Frazer Kidd said: “Since Lynas Food Outlet began fit out in Castle Mall, we have welcomed the increased interest from potential retailers looking to join the scheme and are delighted that two additional stores will open to the public before the end of spring 2024.”

Castle Mall has seen continuous development in recent years and welcomed the upsize and shop refit of Specsavers, Cardfactory, Holland and Barrett within the scheme since its acquisition by local owners, Keneagles Ltd in August 2021.