A Metro Bank will open in Orpington in November it has this week been announced.

According to British Land, the bank has signed for a 5,300 sq ft unit at Nugent Shopping Park in Orpington with a 25-year lease.

The signing follows recent lettings at the park to Card Factory and pop up restaurant Pizza1889.

Other Nugent Park occupiers include M&S, Hobbycraft,, Waterstones, Nando’s and Costa.

Edward Cree, senior asset manager for British Land, said: "Metro Bank is an excellent addition to Nugent Shopping Park's mix and will be a welcome community amenity, providing consumers with a seven-day banking facility to meet their busy schedules.

"The letting is part of our continued focus on creating a well managed environments with a broad, convenient and high quality tenant line-up."