In line with the latest Government guidance, most retailers in The Guildhall Shopping Centre will close between Thursday 4th November and Wednesday 2nd December.

However, the centre will still be accessible so that our community can continue to obtain health, hygiene, food and toiletry products needed during this difficult time, as the Poundland store will remain open, being a defined essential retailer.

The centre will trade at its regular opening hours, which can be found at the bottom of each page on our website. Retailers hours may change in upcoming days. For more information, visit our website or look out for updates on Facebook and Twitter pages.

During this period Poundland will remain open for trading between 9am -5.30pm Tuesday to Saturday and 10.30am – 4.30pm on Sundays and 9am - 4.30pm Monday. The Entertainer will remain open for Click and Collect Service only. Peccadillos is also open for Click and Collect between Tuesday to Saturday between midday and 2pm, if you would like to order anything please call them on 01785 220 022. 

Please be aware that the Car Park will close at 10pm on Wednesday 4th November and remain closed until Wednesday 2nd December.

We understand that this is a challenging time and would like to reassure you that the wellbeing of our customers, retail staff and employees is our priority.

Whilst we are very much aware and understand concerns about Covid-19, we want to reassure you that we are monitoring the situation closely and following all advice issued by the Government and Public Health England.

As a team, we are following Public Health England guidelines to ensure that best practices are always delivered.

• We are having daily briefings and enhanced operating protocols
• We are in daily contact with all our retailers for updates
• We have increased the frequency of cleaning in our public areas
• We have stressed the importance of social distancing and increased cleaning to all our retailers

We ask that you take these steps, which are consistent with Government advice:

• Please do not come to the centre if you have had a new cough or a fever (Temperature above 37.8C). Seek and follow Government advice.

• Please wear a face covering inside the centre – Protect others and make space

• Keep your hands clean, wash regularly and thoroughly, for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
• Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch all coughs and sneezes and then bin the tissue – then wash your hands with soap and water.

• If you think you may have encountered the virus, please follow the government advice and self-isolate in the first instance.

We hope that you all remain safe over the coming weeks and please follow advice given by the Government and Public Health England.

Guildhall Shopping Centre Management Team