Huge Bristol Wickes store to permanently close within days

Shoppers only have until Saturday to visit before it closes
By Charlie Watts
Published 21st Feb 2024, 15:55 GMT
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A popular Wickes store in Bristol is set to close permanently within days.

The trade and DIY store on Winterstoke Road in Ashton Gate is due to close its doors on Saturday (February 24).  

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Around 30 employees are set to be affected by the closure, BristolWorld understands, who will be deployed to other locations.   

On notices around the establishment, customers are advised to visit the nearest Wickes store on Aldermoor Way in Longwell Green.  

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The reasons for the closure are unknown, but are understood to be linked to plans for a new Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter on the site of the store and the neighbouring businesses.     

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Bristol Sport has plans for a sports and convention centre, hotel, block of 125 flats, new offices and shops, a multi-storey car park and a club museum on the site next door to Ashton Gate Stadium.  

Wickes has been contacted for comment.

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