It’s a brand that today operates in 48 countries with more than 900 shops and 38 websites shipping worldwide.

Not to mention a global network of native apps, broadcasting channels and digital communities in over 30 languages.

And this weekend you’ll get to see where it all began.

Lush Spa Poole, the very first Lush shop on 29 High Street, is inviting locals, holiday-makers and friends for a weekend of fun and to take a tour of the different experiences in the shop.

Visitors will be able to have an exclusive look behind the scenes of other departments at Lush and make products themselves.

To allow more space to explore an array of experiences available at Lush Spa Poole, the car park behind the shop will be converted into a Lush showcase space.

Frankie Reeves, Shop Manager, said: “We’ve been waiting for so long to be able to bring some Lush style excitement to Poole High Street and we couldn’t be more excited for this weekend’s Summer Showcase.

“They’ll be Spa tours and a chance to meet some of the teams behind the Lush scenes.

“Whether you’re one of our local regular customers or you’re visiting Dorset on holiday, we can’t wait to welcome you into the birthplace of Lush for a weekend of fun.”

Visitors will be able to take a tour of the very first Lush shop and have a look behind the scenes including:

● The Lush Archive, telling stories and showcasing Lush through the past decades

● The Lush Buying Team with stories stories of Lush’s freshest ingredients, essential oils and butters

● Handmade – Compounders from Lush Manufacturing will be getting hands on with visitors to make some Spa exclusive bath products to take home

● A Lush Spa relaxation area set up outside with a selection of Spa drinks to choose from

● Lush Perfume Library as seen in Florence with the popular 29 perfume that is exclusively available in the shop on 29 High Street

The Lush Spa Poole Summer Showcase is open on Saturday August 21 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday August 22 from 10am to 4pm.

Customers can book a ticket by clicking this Eventbrite link.

There will be a ticket fee of £1 per person which will be donated to Hamworthy Hedgehog Rescue.

The fee will be payable on the day of the event.

Tickets will be allocated in hourly time slots to make sure that everyone can experience the event safely.