Rituals has opened a new boutique at Lesley Abbeycentre in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland.
The 142 sq m store opened on 11 May 2026 and offers the brand’s bath, body and home products, with a retail experience designed around storytelling, wellbeing and self-care. Opening celebrations will take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

The launch forms part of Rituals’ ongoing UK growth strategy and adds to Newtownabbey’s beauty and lifestyle offer.
“We’re pleased to announce the opening of our new boutique at Lesley Abbeycentre in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. Our aim is to bring moments of calm and connection into everyday life. Thoughtfully curated, our bath, body, and home collections are crafted to support wellbeing and encourage mindful living, even during the busiest days. We look forward to welcoming the Newtownabbey community into our new space.”
Annemarie Forsyth, Managing Director, Rituals Cosmetics (UK & Ireland)
Rituals Cosmetics was founded in Amsterdam in 2000 and is a Certified B Corporation. The business operates in more than 33 countries and has more than 1,300 stores, 3,900 shop-in-shops and the Mind Oasis concept.
The company said it is working towards 90% natural origin formulas and packaging that is refillable, recyclable or made from recycled material.
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