Lidl UK will open its 1000th store in the UK on Thursday, 27 November, in East Grinstead, Sussex.

As part of the celebration of the milestone, the discounter is launching a limited-edition 1000 gingerbread kits for shoppers.

Joanna Gomer, marketing director at Lidl GB, said: “Reaching our 1,000th UK store is a huge milestone for Lidl, and we want to celebrate in a way that everyone across the country can enjoy.

“Our gingerbread houses have been a customer favourite, so we mixed things up a bit by creating a special kit that not only showcases our new East Grinstead store but also captures the fun and festive spirit of the season.” 

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The gingerbread kits come with handmade gingerbread panels, smooth icing for candy cane bollards, edible Lidl billboards and chocolate decorations.

The discounter is also giving away ten kits with £100 Lidl Plus vouchers, which will give winners the opportunity to spend on their Christmas shop.

Lidl will also be displaying a larger gingerbread replica of the store which was made to commemorate the discounter’s 1000th store opening.

The gingerbread model will be put on showcase at the retailer’s East Grinstead store throughout the Christmas season.