December 26th 2024.
Today, Westfield London is expected to be bustling with activity. Shoppers will be braving the crowds and long queues as the highly-anticipated Boxing Day sales kick off. And it's not just Westfield that will be seeing a surge of visitors over the next couple of days - other major shopping centers such as Bluewater, Lakeside, and the Metrocentre will also be experiencing a high influx of shoppers across the UK.
However, there's nothing worse than making the trip to a shopping center only to find out it's closed for the day. For many, the thought of facing the chaotic crowds on such a busy day is their worst nightmare. But sometimes, we have to do what we have to do to spend that leftover Christmas cash and snag some amazing deals. If you're planning on heading out to a shopping center today, don't worry - we've got you covered. Metro has compiled the Boxing Day opening hours for some of the biggest shopping centers in the UK.
First up, we have Westfield London, located in White City, West London. This shopping center sees an average of 39 million visitors each year. It's safe to say that over the next few days, Londoners will be flocking to this popular shopping destination to take advantage of the Boxing Day deals. If you're planning on visiting the 291-store shopping mecca today, doors will open at 10am and close at 9pm.
Next on the list is Bluewater in Kent, situated just outside of the M25 motorway ring. This 240-acre shopping center will also be opening at 10am and closing at 9pm today. In Tyne and Wear, Newcastle's Metrocentre will be another hot spot for Christmas shoppers. This center, located on the former site of Dunston Power Station near the River Tyne, will be open from 10am to 6pm today.
Moving on to Greater Manchester, we have the Trafford Centre, the country's third-largest retail space. This shopping center will be open from 8am to 8pm today. In East London, Westfield Stratford City, the prime shopping destination for the area, will have the same opening hours as its West London counterpart - 10am to 9pm.
Heading to the Midlands, we have the Bull Ring Estate in Birmingham. This historic shopping center, which has been around since the Middle Ages, will be open from 9am to 6pm today. In Thurrock, Essex, the Lakeside Shopping Centre, similar to Bluewater, will be open from 10am to 7pm on both Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
In Edinburgh, the newest shopping center, St James Quarter, will be open from 9am to 8pm on Boxing Day. In Manchester, the Arndale shopping center will also be welcoming thousands of shoppers tomorrow, with opening hours from 8am to 10pm. Another shopping center in the Midlands, Dudley's Merry Hill, will be open from 8am to 6pm today.
Moving on to Liverpool, the popular Liverpool One shopping complex will be open from 10am to 6pm today. In Milton Keynes, The Centre:MK will be open from 9am to 8pm. Atria Watford, another shopping center in Greater London, will be open from 10am to 6pm. And in Sheffield, Meadowhall will be open from 9am to 6pm today.
Last but not least, we have St David's in Cardiff, the largest shopping center in Wales. This center will be open from 9:30am to 6pm today. So, whether you're in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or Cardiff, you have plenty of options for your Boxing Day shopping needs. Happy shopping!
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