Marks and Spencer reopens at Brighton railway station

Now complete with an in store bakery, the M&S at Brighton railway station was officially opened by staff and special guest Percy Pig to cut the ribbon.

The store, on the station’s main concourse, offers customers a range of food with sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks.

Store staff and special guest Percy Pig cut the ribbon (Image: M&S)

The new bakery will serve fresh pastries and bread, including the M&S Collection sourdough loaves, which each take more than 30 hours to make.

M&S Yumnuts, a kind of combination of a croissant and doughnut, are also sold at the store.

For those looking to liven up their picnic or train journey, the shop also has a range of seasonal treats such as strawberries and cream

Customers can also find a variety of fruit and vegetables, deli options and a selection of pizzas. There are also plenty of summer go-to options, from dips of the season such as creamy chicken Caeser to "picky bits" down the deli aisle.

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Click and collect is also available for those wanting to collect their online M&S orders.

The store has seasonal offerings including British strawberries (Image: M&S)

Andy Webb, commercial director for SSP, the franchise M&S works with for its travel branches, said: “It’s fantastic to reopen our doors today offering an improved customer experience and expanded M&S range. The store has been transformed into a brighter, modern and more fun place to grab a lunch, snacks for the train or dinner on the go for our local customers and those visiting Brighton.”

David Gornall, commercial director of Govia Thameslink Railway, who manage Brighton Station, said: “We’re delighted that M&S is open again at Brighton. The upgrade is great news for our customers, who can enjoy even more of the quality and choice that M&S offers.

"And it’s great to see retail businesses investing in our stations after such a difficult period. As passenger numbers recover, station retail units are once more being seen as good opportunities for thriving trade. We’re looking forward to a great variety of high-quality retail openings at stations across the network.”