Iceland at the Quedam Shopping Centre in Yeovil is set to shut its doors for the last time on Saturday, January 10 at 4pm as confirmed by the staff in store today (January 9).

A notice in the store said: “Sorry we’re closing. This store is permanently closing from 4pm on Saturday, January 10.”

An Iceland Foods spokesperson said: “We can confirm that the Iceland store at Quedam Shopping Centre in Yeovil will be closing on 10th January 2026 due to the expiry of our lease. Our closest alternative Iceland Foods store is The Food Warehouse located at Yeovil Retail Park, and we look forward to continuing to serve customers there.”

In response to this news Somerset residents have taken to social media sharing their sadness and frustration. Some have said they feel Yeovil is becoming a “ghost town”.

One such resident said on Facebook: “Outlets moving out of town are ripping the hearts out of town centres.

“If this cycle carries on all towns will end up ghost towns full of vape, candy and charity stores.”

Another said: “This is very sad. It’s been there for as far back as I can remember.”

“Yeovil will have no shops left at this rate be a ghost town. Such a shame.”

One previous employee of the store said: “What a pleasure it has been working there. I’ve met some great colleagues and some wonderful customers. I wish everyone the best I hope to see you all again sometime in the future.”

Adam Dance MP (Image: UK Parliament)

When approached for comment, Adam Dance MP of Yeovil and South Somerset said it is disappointing to see a shop that “many local people rely on” closing down. He also said he encourages residents to back brick and mortar businesses instead of opting for online shopping.

He said: “It is always disappointing to see a shop close in Yeovil town centre, especially one that many local people rely on.

“While there is another Iceland store out of town, it is important that Yeovil town centre remains accessible and well served for people who rely on local shops. At a time when online shopping continues to grow, it is more important than ever that we back our bricks and mortar businesses and keep our town centres lively, accessible and attractive for local people.”

For those seeking an alternative, The Food Warehouse has a branch at the retail park in Babylon Hill.