Harry Potter fans left gutted as ‘first-ever’ shop visited by every reader to close for good
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HARRY Potter fans have been left heartbroken after a fan favourite shop is set to close for good. The store - described as a first-ever - will offer shoppers a huge up to 75 per cent off sale as a result. Libby's World of Wizardry in Swindon started with huge success but its owners have revealed it will scale down this side of its operations.
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The shop is inside a cafe on 70 Cricklade Road in Gorse Hill. Although fans will bid farewell to the gift shop the cafe will remain open. The owners - Stephen and Elizabeth Watley - revealed they wanted to focus on the catering, according to the Swindon Advertiser.
Stephen said: "All Harry Potter fans have visited us now and without any more, passing trade has hit us.". He added: "I think cost of living has hit people's spending as well apart from the essentials.". The owners shared the heartbreaking message to fans on Facebook.
They wrote: "As most of you know we are scaling down the Harry Potter side of out business.". The owners also revealed they would host a huge sale on 17 and 18 January. They shared some of the huge bargains shoppers could get their hands on. The shop added: "le rucksacks were £24.99 now £10 each.
"All dress up outfits from £9.99-19.99 any just £5 each. "Wands that are left just £15 each rep 33.99.". Other items that went on sale included gifts, mugs, and display items. The shop started as a pop-up during the Christmas season in 2023. It later became a permanent shop in February 2024 and was a hit when 200 people visited on its opening day.
