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Staff will be covered in full Personal Protective Equipment and will practice social distancing guidelines once the treatment is underway. Want more of the latest London news sent straight to your inbox? We ordered the same dish for three of us, two portions where the right amount the third one was small. . And service was amazing. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Police said a man died at the scene on Tuesday afternoon. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. For Olympic Park visitors use Car Park A. We contacted some of the best-known shopping centres in London to find out when the best times to avoid the crowds are. Westfield in Stratford experienced one of its busiest Boxing Days since the Covid pandemic, with yards-long queues outside popular storefronts and crowding issues, according to workers. Typically, Stratford Westfield is open on its usual times during the bank holiday. Sign up to our weekly email. 10 minutes later we get the drink and other half of the food. Archived post. Yes, the car parks are open as usual however on the day there are road closures. This is because thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can now look online to see just how busy either Westfield or i's sister centre Westfield Stratford are likely to be at any given time. Yes, shops, restaurants and the cinema are open as usual on match days. With summer now well and truly in full swing, many shoppers will soon be looking to bolster their summer wardrobes as they realise they weren't quite as prepared for the hot weather as they thought. but she said I have to pick by myself as she can't leave the place. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. . All material on this site is the property of Londonist Ltd. NHS and key workers are given priority to shop for the first hour on Tuesday and Friday. The women who helped was impatient and did not take the opportunity with her training and skills to advise me on what products or how to cover my dark red markings from years of acne! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The best time of the week you can go to Westfield is first thing on a Monday morning at 10am; here you'll find retail paradise, and you'll also avoid the worst of the heat. I been there to buy an iPhone 6S. 16. Shoppers should still wear their face masks, keep 2m distance from others where possible and use hand sanitiser often. Home Run House London. With a total retail floor area of 1,883,700 square feet (175,000 m2), it is one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe. . Perhaps people were avoiding it, thinking it would be unbearably busy. Customers shopping on behalf of senior and vulnerable customers are given priority shopping during the first hour. Lots of free samples available too. Tue, Mar 21, 15:00 + 248 more events. Every other day the hours run from 10am until 9pm, leaving much more room for quieter hours. Either way, it was a surprisingly pleasant experience, the complete opposite of how I was expecting my visit to be. Get London news, inspiration, exclusive offers and more, emailed to you. Something wrong with this article? Got a story? The most busy hours on the weekend come slightly earlier at 3pm on Saturdays and 4pm on Sundays. Which was good that he acknowledged the service we received but it ruined our dinning experience.I have been to many TGIs across the country and the service has always been excellent hence why we always go back. Wow what a place. A lot of Londoners will have missed getting lost in the endless stores at Westfield during lockdown. The first hour opening of each day is dedicated solely to elderly and vulnerable customers, and those who look after them. Enjoy exclusive offers in your favourite boutiques and restaurants. The centre copes extremely well with high visitor numbers. FASHION MEETS MUSIC: Showcasing independent Black-owned brands, Fashion Meets Music launches its new store in Westfield Stratford City today, selling everything from fashion to books to home. Whether this is your reason or not, most Londoners need no excuse to take themselves off to Westfield whenever they find themselves in need of a shop. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. H. Samuel's story begins. Food was lukewarm, service was awful.Manager came to apologise and gave us a discount on the bill. Something went wrong, please try again later. View more. Opening hours: Sunday 12-6pm and Monday - Saturday 8am-7pm. Access links by public transport are great with many bus, tube and train links. Sat, Apr 1, 17:00. per adult (price varies by group size) Up at The O2 Climb in London. Westfield was clearly expecting an onslaught of customers today, with most of the central escalators closed off for social distancing and the main doors armed with security guards in hi-vis and NO ENTRY signs. Appointments are now only available on the basis of one person or household at a time. Get outta here! a passer-by shouted outside the shop. That has finally healed My skin is a sensitive topic for me to deal with and as MUA, staff should understand this and be as helpful as possible. On Mondays you'll want to avoid lunchtimes, while other weekdays are most busy from 4pm to 5pm. Had I got the date wrong? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The later you go the quieter it gets but you risk some shops closing by the time you get there. Westfield Stratford. When Are The Quietest Times To Visit London Shopping Centres? 328.00. H&M had set out a winding queue system and social distancing floor markers, but they certainly werent needed for opening time. Shoppers will be required to continue following health and safety social distancing measures while enjoying these newfound freedoms. The Hungry Bedouin From 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM. An Introduction into AI Technology. Top tip: while you're there, take the lift up to the roof terrace. Ways to Experience Westfield Stratford City, Gift & Speciality Shops, Department Stores, Flea & Street Markets, Points of Interest & Landmarks. The Cow From 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. This change is very important as that first hour of opening time on the weekend is the least busy that the shopping centre gets all week. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.