A high street shop in Aberystwyth is closed this morning after it claims the landlord changed the locks.

Poundland, which has occupied 24 Great Darkgate Street, the former Woolworths store, for around 17 years, was closed on Saturday morning.

A spokesperson for Poundland confirmed to the Cambrian News that the store will not open today ( Saturday) and will be closing.

In a statement, Poundland said: "Our landlord in Aberystwyth, Peacocks, informed us when they purchased the premises, they do not wish Poundland to remain in occupation.

"Despite our best efforts to ensure there could be an orderly close down in December, within the rules of a court-approved restructure plan agreed in August 2025, it appears that the landlord has now unilaterally changed the locks at the store, preventing us from accessing the premises today.

"We think this was unnecessary and discourteous to our colleagues, and we know how disappointing this will be to them, and our customers in Aberystwyth.

"We will work hard to find alternative roles for colleagues and do all we can to look after them during a formal consultation period.

"We’re sorry for the inconvenience our unexpected closure will cause our customers.

"If suitable premises become available, nothing would please us more than to return to the town."

Peacocks purchased the building in August this year.

When announcing its acquisition of the prime high street premises, Will Creedon, Acquisions Director for Peacocks says: “We are pleased to announce our return to Aberystwyth with the acquisition of the largest retail property along Great Darkgate Street.

"The store will be subject to full refurbishment & our new Peacocks store will be open soon once Poundland vacate.

"Many thanks to Morgan & Davies for their kind introduction & professionalism during the transaction with a quick turn around to completion.”