Taverham folk will have a new place to do the weekly shop after the opening of a new Lidl supermarket.

The store in Fir Covert Road opened for the first time on Thursday, February 24, as part of the German company's £1.3bn expansion across the UK.

Eastern Daily Press: The fruit and vegetable aisle in Lidl, Taverham.The fruit and vegetable aisle in Lidl, Taverham. (Image: Lidl)

It will open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday, while on Sundays it will open from 10am until 4pm.

The store has created 40 new jobs and features an in-store bakery as well as parking spaces for both cars and bikes across the site.

Eastern Daily Press: The dairy section in Lidl, Taverham.The dairy section in Lidl, Taverham. (Image: Lidl)

Lidl GB’s regional head of property, Andrew Hodgkinson, said: “It is fantastic that we are able to open our doors and welcome everyone into our new store.

"We would like to thank those who have played a part in the store, we are delighted to invest into the local economy, creating jobs and delivering to residents our multi-award winning products.”

Eastern Daily Press: The tills in Lidl, Taverham.The tills in Lidl, Taverham. (Image: Lidl)

During the first week of opening the store is offering exclusive offers on selected products.

Eastern Daily Press: The middle aisle in Lidl, Taverham.The middle aisle in Lidl, Taverham. (Image: Lidl)

Eastern Daily Press: The in-store bakery in Lidl, Taverham.The in-store bakery in Lidl, Taverham. (Image: Lidl)

Eastern Daily Press: The new Lidl store has created 40 new jobs.The new Lidl store has created 40 new jobs. (Image: Lidl)