First up, you’ve got the anchor tenants, the rockstars of the mall. Marks & Spencer is open and ready to sell you a perfectly decent sandwich and a pair of socks you didn’t know you needed.
Then there’s Next, which is basically the wardrobe of the nation. It’s open, it’s huge, and it’s got that smell—you know the one, a mix of new fabric, ambition, and regret over the price tag.
And don’t forget Boots. It’s always open, selling everything from paracetamol to fancy lipstick. It’s the Swiss Army knife of high-street shops.
Fashion and Footwear: Where Your Wallet Goes to Weep
If you need a new outfit for a night out (or, let’s be real, a new hoodie for staying in), New Look is open. They’ve got those jeans that you swear fit, but then you sit down and suddenly feel like a stuffed sausage. Love that.
JD Sports is also open, and it’s a temple of trainers. You’ll walk in needing a pair of sensible walking shoes, and walk out with neon high-tops you’ll wear once. It’s fine. We’ve all been there.
For something a bit more classic, M&Co is usually open too—perfect for picking up a cardi that screams "I have my life together," even if you don’t.
