It will be the 30th store in the UK for national retailer Toytown, which has opened in the unit previously occupied by Eco-Hub.

Alan Simpson, company director and Founder of Toytown, said, “Poole has always been on our radar as a potential location.

“Our opening weekend went better than could be expected in the current times. The face of retail is changing as shopping becomes more about the destination. Locals have received the store well and we are hoping to become a strong member of the centre’s community.”

Centre Manager, John Grinnell, said, “We have already received positive feedback from our customers, with many expressing that they are pleased the centre has a store for children to enjoy.”

The Dolphin Shopping Centre is currently open Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 6.30pm, and Sundays from 10am to 5.30pm. Elderly and vulnerable customers are encouraged to shop between the hours of 9am to 10am, whilst NHS and key workers will be given priority between 4.30pm to 5.30pm.

The Eco-Hub unit has moved upstairs in the centre opposite Wilko.