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Mansfield Today
By the People, for the People
Mansfield Shopping Center Demolition Nears Completion
The former Rosemary Centre will be replaced by a new development featuring a supermarket, retail space, and fast food.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The demolition of the Rosemary Centre shopping complex in Mansfield is expected to be finished this month. The project, approved in 2023, will replace the former shopping center with a new building containing a supermarket, retail space, and a fast food takeaway. Officials say the redevelopment aims to increase foot traffic in the town center, provide more options for visitors, and create local jobs.
Why it matters
The Rosemary Centre was a long-standing part of Mansfield's skyline, and its demolition represents a significant transformation for the town center. The new development is part of a broader initiative called Mansfield NOW 2026, which aims to showcase major redevelopment projects that are reshaping the area.
The details
Work on demolishing the Rosemary Centre began in January of this year, after the project was approved in 2023. The new development will feature a Lidl supermarket as one of the main tenants, along with additional retail space and a fast food takeaway. Officials estimate the project will create around 30 construction jobs, 72 new roles through the supermarket and takeaway, and generate an additional £20 million in convenience spending in the nearby town center.
- The Rosemary Centre demolition project was approved in 2023.
- Demolition work began in January 2026.
- The demolition is expected to be completed this month (March 2026).
The players
Mansfield District Council
The local government authority overseeing the Rosemary Centre redevelopment project.
Mansfield BID
The Mansfield Business Improvement District, a partnership between the council and local businesses, which launched the Mansfield NOW 2026 initiative to showcase major developments in the town center.
Lidl
The supermarket chain that is set to be one of the main tenants in the new development.
What they’re saying
“The regeneration of this site is one of 18 key projects we highlighted within the Mansfield NOW 2026 campaign, collectively representing one of the most significant periods of transformation Mansfield has experienced in decades.”
— Jay Rowlinson, Chief Executive of Mansfield BID (BBC Nottingham)
What’s next
Lidl has not yet confirmed a date for construction to begin on its new store within the redeveloped site.
The takeaway
The demolition of the Rosemary Centre and its replacement with a new mixed-use development is a significant milestone in Mansfield's broader efforts to revitalize its town center. The project is part of a wider initiative to showcase the town's transformation, with the goal of attracting more visitors and investment to the area.
