It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of Merrie England.

This has been an incredibly difficult decision, reached after facing a sustained increase in the cost of goods, business rates, energy costs, and the wider rising costs associated with staffing and government policy. Alongside these pressures, we have also seen a reduction in footfall and customer spending, with many people understandably unable or unwilling to pay the prices that businesses now need to charge in order to survive.

After 60 years of serving our customers, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us over the decades. Your loyalty, kindness, and custom have meant so much to us, and we are truly grateful to have been part of the community for so long.

We wish all our customers, friends, staff, and suppliers the very best for the future. Thank you once again for being part of our journey.