The Waitrose Cricklewood opening brings a new full-line supermarket to north-west London on Thursday 22 October 2026. Located on Cricklewood Broadway, the branch adds another grocery shopping option for residents and people travelling through the area.
Waitrose advertised the opening date in its recruitment information. The retailer previously announced the development alongside another supermarket in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, as part of its wider investment programme. uk.linkedin.com
Waitrose Cricklewood Opening: Date and Location
The new supermarket is at 194–196 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3BN.
Waitrose’s development announcement describes an 18,000 sq ft shop, located minutes from Cricklewood railway station. It identifies the branch as a full-line supermarket rather than a smaller convenience store. www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening date | Thursday 22 October 2026 |
| Address | 194–196 Cricklewood Broadway, London |
| Postcode | NW2 3BN |
| Announced store size | 18,000 sq ft |
| Store format | Full-line supermarket |
| Nearby station | Cricklewood |
These details come from Waitrose’s development announcement and recruitment information for the new branch. www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk
What Will the New Cricklewood Supermarket Offer?
The full-line format gives the branch a broader role than a small top-up shopping outlet.
Recruitment information included supermarket assistant positions and food-service work. An advertised hospitality role referred to bakery, meat and fish, cheese preparation and branch cooking. These listings offer an indication of the work involved in operating the new supermarket, although they should not be treated as a complete customer-services directory. uk.linkedin.com
Customers planning a visit for a particular product should check local availability. Products launched across selected Waitrose branches are not necessarily stocked in every shop.
FEAST recently reported on Rick Stein’s supermarket seafood range at Waitrose, which includes prepared seafood dishes and separately scheduled festive additions.
A New Use for the Former Galtymore Ballroom Site
The supermarket development occupies the former Galtymore Ballroom site, according to the NorthWestTWO Residents Association.
Its local development record explains that Waitrose took over the supermarket lease after Asda chose not to proceed. The association also records 22 October as the announced opening date. www.northwesttwo.org.uk
That history gives the store a connection to a familiar Cricklewood location, alongside its new role as a grocery shop.
How the Waitrose Cricklewood Opening Fits Its Investment Plans
Waitrose linked the Cricklewood and Hale Barns projects to its £1 billion multi-year investment programme when announcing them in May.
The programme combines new locations with improvements to existing shops and services. The retailer’s official investment announcement also discusses expansion through additional channels, including Waitrose products stocked in RELAY stores at Heathrow Terminal 2. www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk
For local customers, the immediate change is the addition of a full-line branch on Cricklewood Broadway. The wider programme places that opening within Waitrose’s efforts to reach customers in more locations.
Hale Barns Is Another Planned Supermarket Opening
Hale Barns was named alongside Cricklewood in Waitrose’s original announcement.
The retailer said the existing Asda premises would undergo a refit before reopening as a 15,000 sq ft Waitrose supermarket. Reporting published on 22 October places the Hale Barns opening in November. www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk
The two developments have different backgrounds: Cricklewood is a newly developed supermarket site, while Hale Barns involves converting an existing shop.
What to Check Before Visiting Waitrose Cricklewood
Before making a special journey, check the branch’s current opening hours, available services and stock information through Waitrose.
An announced opening date does not establish the shop’s regular weekly timetable. Likewise, services available elsewhere in the Waitrose estate should not automatically be assumed to operate at Cricklewood.
The Waitrose Cricklewood opening adds a new supermarket to the Broadway, with its location near the railway station making it relevant to both neighbourhood shoppers and commuters.
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