First shop opens at Lea Wharf

The first retail shop has opened in the redeveloped Bircherley Green, with further businesses set to open in the coming weeks.

Card Factory opened this morning Thursday 28th March and become the first business to start trading in the redeveloped shopping area, selling cards, gifts and party supplies.

The retailer also had a presence in the previous shopping centre, opening in 2009 and closing four years ago in 2019 when the centre closed.

Other businesses set open at Lea Wharf include a large Boots, Quattro Lounge, a nail salon and a gym. Further hospitality businesses are also expected to open.

Just one retail unit remains to be filled.

The redevelopment of Bircherley Green was originally expected to offer 3419 sq.m of commercial space, similar to the 1980s development, but 936 sq.m of this has been occupied by the new Lea Wharf Medical centre. Over 500 sq.m in expected to be occupied by the gym.

Details of Card Factory and other retail outlets can be found on our shopping database.