A long-awaited new Home Bargains store opens in Norwich this week.

The first customers will be welcomed to the shop in the Cathedral Retail Park at 8am on Saturday.

People will be able to browse a vast selection of discount homeware, health and beauty essentials, sweets, snacks, drinks and frozen food.

It sits on the Cathedral Retail ParkIt sits on the Cathedral Retail Park (Image: Home Bargains)

There will also be a bakery, cafe and garden centre on site.

The launch follows a £4 million refurb of the 26,016 sq. ft premises, which was formerly filled by Toys R Us and Peacocks.

The new shop - named Norwich 2 - has brought more than 80 new jobs to the area.

Store manager Chris Marks said: "I am Norfolk born and raised and have been in retail since my younger days.

"We are really excited & looking forward to welcoming everyone.

“Our third Norwich location is a great store for us and we’re proud to be able to offer local people top-branded goods at exceptionally low prices.”