The opening date for a new charity superstore in the city has been revealed. 

Norwich's second and largest Cancer Research branch will open in the former Mothercare in Riverside Retail Park on Tuesday, July 16.

Signage and shelving have already gone up ahead of the launch, which will be opened by a "VIP guest".

The store is gearing up to openThe store is gearing up to open (Image: Newsquest)

The charity chain has another store in London Street, in the city centre, a 20-minute walk away.

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The Riverside unit has sat empty since 2020, just months after Mothercare fell into administration and closed all of its 79 UK stores for good after 59 years.

Mothercare closed in 2020 and the space has remained empty sinceMothercare closed in 2020 and the space has remained empty since (Image: Google Maps)

The firm underwent a company voluntary arrangement restructuring in 2018 but was unable to recover, hiring administrators a year later.

Mothercare still sells its products in the UK through Boots stores and has a franchise operation overseas.

Cancer Research's opening comes during a period of transition in Norwich's riverside area which has seen Clarks, Poundland and Argos close, while popular fast food chain Five Guys launched a new outlet at the nearby leisure complex last November.