First Look: Major clothing retailer opens in Chester this week

Edinburgh Woollen Mill is set to open on Northgate Street this Thursday (February 20).

To celebrate its return to the city, staff will greet the first 20 customers who make a purchase in-store, with an Edinburgh Woollen Mill goody bag.

Prizes will also be hidden in the store.

Chester Nub News was invited to take a look a look inside ahead of its grand opening, to show readers what they can expect.

One of the more surprising elements of the new store is the Roman bath, which is displayed behind a glass screen towards the back of the store.

Signs nearby reveal the bath, or hypocaust, was excavated in 1892.

There's also a Roman bath displayed behind a glass screen towards the back of the store (Nub News)

It now appears on full display for visitors to take a look in between shopping.

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Visitors to the new store can browse some of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill's most sought-after men's and ladieswear collections, including Country Rose, Isle, Honor Millburn, James Pringle and PG Field as well as a full range of gifts and accessories.

Area manager for the store, Lesley Olive, said: "We are excited to welcome visitors to our new store to explore our wonderful collections.

"It's going to be a great addition to Chester and the local retail mix."

Founded in 1946 as the Langholm Dyeing and Finishing Company Limited in the thriving mill town of the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh Woollen Mill has evolved into a household name with a portfolio of 200 stores nationwide.

Edinburgh Woollen Mill previously had a store on Eastgate Street, eventually closing its doors in 2020 after the retailer collapsed into administration.