One of Kent’s biggest shopping centres has welcomed a world renowned candle maker while a huge British retailer is also set to open later this year.

Yankee Candle has recently opened its first ever Tunbridge Wells store on level 2 of Royal Victoria Place and Cath Kidston will soon join it when the store opens in the autumn.

Sarah Senior, head of retail development at Yankee Candle, said: “We are really pleased to open the new Yankee Candle store in Tunbridge Wells.

“This new store will significantly strengthen our presence at Royal Victoria Place, we are sure that it will offer our shoppers a great in-store experience and an excellent range of new and exciting products.

“This includes the new exclusive Gold collection and the Perfect Christmas range of new fragrances and giftsets.”

Another new store opening shortly at RVP will be Cath Kidston, who will be launching their brand new store on level 2 alongside Yankee Candle.

Cath Kidston is renowned for their range which spans bags, accessories, fashion, homeware, and things for the kids.

Sue Carvell, Commercial Director at Cath Kidston said: “We’re really excited to open our new store at West Kent’s largest shopping centre. Our quintessential British lifestyle brand fits in perfectly with the excellent mix of retailers already at Royal Victoria Place.”