Map reveals Lidl Christmas truck’s NINE stops – is it bringing free gifts & £100 ‘golden tickets’ to a town near you?
A MAP has revealed Lidl’s Christmas truck’s nine stops as it brings free gifts and £100 “golden tickets” – is it coming to a town near you?
The bargain supermarket chain has started its Christmas Freeway truck, touring Britain’s roads from November 14 to December 1.
This marks the first time Lidl has launched the truck, which is set to make nine stops nationwide, offering fans of the popular discount chain a chance to join in the festivities.
The first 250 visitors at each stop can grab a free box of Middle of Lidl goodies, and 1 in 10 boxes will contain a “Golden Ticket” worth £100 towards a Lidl Christmas food shop.
Starting off in Dundee’s Slessor Gardens, the tour moves to Harrogate’s train station today, followed by Hull’s Queen Victoria Square on Sunday.
Guests can also sample treats like panettone, snowmallows, and alcohol-free mulled wine or step inside the Magical Wish-mas Booth to share holiday wishes and win Lidl Plus goodies with the Secret Boxes game.
The full list of locations the truck will visit, and the dates it will arrive there are as follows:
- Dundee – November 14
- Harrogate – November 16
- Hull – November 17
- Nottingham – November 21
- Wolverhampton – November 23
- Wrexham – November 24
- Luton – November 28
- Bournemouth – November 30
- Southampton – December 1
The Christmas Freeway truck will be at the above locations from 12pm to 6pm, and shoppers can track its route here.
You’ll have to be quick, though, as the middle aisle items are being handed out on a first-come-first-serve basis.
To have the chance to bag the “Golden Ticket” worth a whopping £100, customers need to sign up for the Lidl app.
Shoppers can download it for free on their smartphone via Google Play or the Apple App Store.
It’s worth noting that the £100 voucher coupons can’t be used to buy alcohol, infant formula or gift cards.
The supermarket chain said visitors to the truck can also make a “wish” for something they want this Christmas, with the retailer granting a number of them.
CHRISTMAS AT LIDL
Lidl has already released its Christmas 2024 ad, which tells the story of a little girl who shares her woolly hat with a boy who looks cold.
The supermarket said the central theme of the ad is the magic of sharing.
The clip also features the return of Lidl Toy Banks, which is collecting and distributing more than 100,000 toys donated by customers to children in need this Christmas.
The retailer has also launched a dupe of a £20 Elf on the Shelf selling for just £2.99.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.