Lagardère Travel Retail brings Discover London to London Gatwick

Lagardère Travel Retail, in partnership with London Gatwick, has announced the upcoming launch of Discover London.

Opening in a 94-square-meter space, the store will introduce a premium British gifting concept to one of the UK’s busiest airports. Passengers will soon be able to explore thousands of carefully curated products, showcasing the very best of Britain’s iconic heritage brands alongside the finest and local products from Sussex.

The new Discover London stores will open first in the South Terminal in December 2025, with a second store set to open in Q2 2026, further strengthening Lagardère Travel Retail’s footprint at London Gatwick.

This announcement follows the successful the LEGO store openings in both the North and South Terminals of London Gatwick, which have been warmly received by passengers. Together, these openings reflect the strong partnership between Lagardère Travel Retail and London Gatwick, reinforcing a shared ambition to deliver innovative and memorable retail experiences that resonate with travelers from around the world through a sense of place experience.

Peter Newbould, CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail UK & Ireland, said, "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with London Gatwick Airport through the upcoming opening of Discover London. Following the success of the LEGO stores in both the North and South Terminals, this next step marks another exciting milestone in our journey at London Gatwick Airport. Discover London will bring a premium gifting concept to passengers and reflects our long-term commitment to enhancing the travel retail experience. We are working hard to bring the very best and most locally relevant products, especially from the Sussex region, to highlight its rich heritage and ensure our passengers remain engaged and delighted every time they travel."

Jack Howe, Senior Retail Operations Manager, London Gatwick, commented, “We are pleased to continue strengthening our partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail. The addition of Discover London will further enrich the retail offer at London Gatwick, building on the success of the LEGO stores, providing passengers with another unique shopping experience and showcasing some of the fantastic produce from Sussex and the wider region.”