The Range opens at former Homebase store in Alnwick

Celebrations have taken place to mark the opening of The Range in Alnwick.

Staff were joined by Mayor of Alnwick Geoff Watson who cut the ribbon to declare the store open on Friday morning.

Mayor Geoff Watson with staff from The Range at the new store in Alnwick. Picture: Alnwick Town Council

placeholder image — Mayor Geoff Watson with staff from The Range at the new store in Alnwick. Picture: Alnwick Town Council

Early bird customers were able to grab some opening day discounts at the store based in the former Homebase which closed in February 2025.

CDS Superstores, parent company of The Range and Wilko, has included a Garden Centre by Homebase in the new lay-out on the Willowburn Retail Park.

Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, previously said: “We’re fully committed to celebrating the best of Homebase’s heritage while introducing the wider choice and great value that customers expect from The Range.

"This new-format superstore in Alnwick marks an excited new step in our expansion plans.

“We’re also pleased to be investing further in the Homebase brand with www.homebase.co.uk, delivering an online experience and an expanded range to support every home and gardening need.”