Greggs opens up new store in Somerset

Greggs has opened the doors of its new, larger store in Wellington. The bakery chain, which was previously based on New Street, has moved to 18 Market Square.

The shop will stock Greggs favourites such as sausage rolls, steak bakes and vegan alternatives, as well as drinks including cloudy lemonade and iced mocha, which are only available in limited shops.

Greggs said its new Wellington shop, which will have indoor seating, would provide a "modern, convenient new place to experience their Greggs".

Ahead of the warmer weather, Greggs has launched two new pasta pots - piri piri chicken and pesto and mozzarella. It said its sweet potato bhaji and rice; smoky Cajun rice with BBQ chicken and sweetcorn fritters; feta and tomato pasta; and chicken and bacon pasta would also be returning to the menu.

Hot food such as southern fried chicken goujons; potato wedges and a variety of pizza slices including Margherita pepperoni; spicy Mexican chicken; spicy veg; and pepperoni hot shot would also be available.

Shop manager Carla Holford said: “We can’t wait to welcome both Greggs fans and new customers to our brand-new shop. We’ve got an amazing range of iconic savouries, Fairtrade hot drinks, hot food and healthier choices available for takeaway, sit-in or Click + Collect.”

Gillian Long, retail operations director for Greggs, added: “We’re excited to be welcoming customers to our new and improved shop in Wellington. We look forward to providing customers with a modern, convenient new place to experience their Greggs favourites.”

The Wellington store's new opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4:30pm, and Sunday from 7am to 6pm.