Reference: See hereA British department store that closed down earlier this year is set to return to the high street - and shoppers have praised the ⁘wonderful⁘ news.
Jolly's in Bath closed in February after 200 years - but it has now been confirmed that it will reopen in spring 2026, starting with a soft launch in March and a full reopening in October.
The iconic store, located in Milsom Street, will be operated by department store group Morleys, which owns seven UK stores.
The building, which first opened in 1823 and is owned by Bath and North East Somerset Council, will undergo full restoration before it is reopened to the public. Jolly's was previously owned by Frasers Group.
Shoppers have been reacting to the news of the opening on social media. One person said: ⁘That's wonderful news!!⁘ Another said: ⁘Can't wait to see what they do.⁘
Allan Winstanley, chief executive of Morleys, said: "We're thrilled that work is underway restoring Jolly's to its former glory.
We're extremely proud to be another step closer to taking stewardship of Jolly's and creating a world class shopping experience for the people of Bath and its many visitors.⁘
Councillor Mark Elliott, cabinet member for Resources, said: "We are investing significantly in restoration of the building so it can continue to benefit future generations of Bath residents and visitors.
⁘I'll be taking a very active interest in progress as work is carried out to preserve the historic fabric of this flagship building.⁘
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