Free pretzels will be given away to the first 100 people to visit a new pretzel shop.

Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop is opening its first train station retail outlet at Brighton railway station on Tuesday, October 22.

One hundred free pretzels will be given away to the first 100 people from 4pm that day. As part of the grand opening ceremony, the US brand will be staging a giant pretzel-pulling ceremony.

Head of stations at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), Stephen MacCallaugh, said:

“We’re delighted that Auntie Anne’s is opening its first ever railway unit at Brighton station. This is great news for our customers, who can enjoy freshly baked pretzels and other treats as part of their journey.

"It’s fantastic to see Auntie Anne’s investing in our station, following a difficult period for businesses, and we look forward to seeing this retail unit thrive within the Brighton community.”

Auntie Anne's will take over unit 8 in Brighton Station which has long been empty.

The unit has been used by several businesses over the years, including Cards Galore.

The chain, which sells a variety of hand-rolled pretzels, has another store in Churchill Square.