Brent Cross is open 10am–8pm Monday to Saturday and 11am–6pm on Sunday, with the food and drink venues running later. London’s original covered shopping centre opened in 1976 and is marking its fiftieth year in 2026 with a major Hammerson-led redevelopment, so the line-up is shifting as new stores arrive. Below you will find the full weekly opening times, the Sunday hours and the festive and bank-holiday pattern, along with a verified guide to the anchor stores, where to eat and how to get there from across north London.
Brent Cross Opening Times
The standard weekly hours below come straight from the operator and apply outside the festive period and a handful of bank holidays. Individual shops keep slightly different hours, and the restaurants and bars stay open later than the headline mall close.
| Day | Brent Cross hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Friday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Sunday | 11.00am – 6.00pm |
The 11.00am to 6.00pm Sunday window reflects the Sunday Trading Act six-hour limit for retail units over 280 square metres, with a 30-minute browsing buffer at each end. Smaller shop floors, the food court and the leisure venues typically run longer Sunday hours.
Correct as of June 2026. Hours are set by the operator and do change for seasonal and brand-specific reasons — please check the official Brent Cross opening hours page before you travel.
Saturday hours
Saturday hours are 10.00am to 8.00pm, the same ten-hour day as the rest of the week. It is reliably the busiest day, with the heaviest crowds on sale weekends and in the run-up to Christmas. The calmest stretch is the first ninety minutes after opening; from around 6.00pm the centre thins out as families head home, leaving the last two hours noticeably quieter. December aside, these hours hold all year.
Sunday hours
Sunday hours run 11.00am to 6.00pm. The large stores trade for six hours under the Sunday Trading Act, with many letting browsers in from around 10.30am and tills running through to a half-five wind-down. The food court and leisure venues keep longer Sunday hours.
Today and tomorrow
On any ordinary day the hours above apply: 10.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Saturday, 11.00am to 6.00pm on Sunday. The exceptions are the December festive run, Christmas Day (closed), Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and Easter Sunday, when the schedule changes — those are covered in the sections below.
Brent Cross Shops on Sunday: Opening Hours
Sunday is the gentlest day to visit. The centre opens at 11.00am and the large stores — John Lewis, Fenwick, Marks & Spencer, Next — trade for six hours before a 6.00pm close, the limit the Sunday Trading Act sets for any shop floor above 280 square metres. Smaller units, the food court and the leisure venues are free of that rule and tend to open a little earlier and stay open later, so a late Sunday lunch or an early-evening coffee is easily done after the bigger shops have shut. For a calm browse, the first hour after opening is the quietest, before the early-afternoon family crowd builds.
Key Brent Cross Store Hours
The anchor stores broadly track the centre hours, though a few open slightly earlier or close slightly later than the mall itself. The table below covers the main department stores and anchors, all verified as trading in 2026.
| Store | Typical hours (confirm for a special trip) |
|---|---|
| John Lewis & Partners | Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00pm; Sat 9.30am–7.00pm; Sun 12.00pm–6.00pm |
| Fenwick | Mon–Sat 10.00am–8.00pm; Sun 11.00am–5.00pm |
| Marks & Spencer | Mon–Sat 10.00am–8.00pm; Sun 11.00am–5.00pm |
| Next | Mon–Sat 10.00am–8.00pm; Sun 11.00am–5.00pm |
Store hours are typical and anchored to the centre’s published schedule; the six-hour Sunday window for the larger stores is fixed by law. Hours can change for sales, stocktakes and refits, so confirm with the retailer directly before a special trip. Correct as of June 2026.
Brent Cross Christmas Opening Times: Boxing Day and New Year
In December the centre stays open later than usual, with most days running until 9.00pm or 10.00pm to absorb the Christmas rush. The operator publishes the exact 2026 festive schedule in late October; the dated table below shows the typical pattern from recent years, with the verified 2026 dates. Treat it as expected rather than confirmed, and check the official page nearer the time.
| Date (2026) | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Mid-to-late December weekdays | 9.00am – 10.00pm |
| Thu 24 Dec (Christmas Eve) | 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Fri 25 Dec (Christmas Day) | Closed |
| Sat 26 Dec (Boxing Day) | 10.00am – 7.00pm |
| Sun 27 – Wed 30 Dec | 9.00am – 8.00pm |
| Thu 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve) | 10.00am – 6.00pm |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 (New Year’s Day) | 11.00am – 6.00pm |
Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026, typically runs 10.00am to 7.00pm — a little shorter than a peak Saturday. The sale prices tend to land the moment the doors open, so for the best of the rails it is worth arriving close to 10.00am.
Correct as of June 2026. Hours are set by the operator and do change for seasonal and brand-specific reasons — please check the official Brent Cross opening hours page before you travel.
Brent Cross Easter Opening Times and Bank Holidays
Easter 2027 falls on Good Friday 26 March, Easter Saturday 27 March, Easter Sunday 28 March and Easter Monday 29 March. Easter Sunday is the one day the large stores must close, under the same Sunday Trading rules, though some leisure venues stay open on shorter hours. Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday all trade on standard or near-standard hours.
Bank holiday Mondays run on the full 10.00am to 8.00pm weekday hours rather than the shorter Sunday window — the operator confirms a 10.00am–8.00pm bank holiday pattern. Easter Monday and the early-May, spring and August bank holidays all follow it.
Shops at Brent Cross: The Full List
The centre has more than 120 shops and restaurants, spanning the anchor department stores, fashion across every price point, jewellery and watches, beauty and fragrance, electronics, gifts and homeware, and a generous food and drink offer. The categorised guide below is a working overview; for the live store-by-store line-up, the operator’s own directory is the place to check, especially during the current redevelopment.
Anchor stores
John Lewis & Partners, Marks & Spencer and Fenwick are the three founding anchors, all still trading in 2026. John Lewis holds the largest single floor at the centre, and Marks & Spencer is part-way through a move into a much larger superstore with a full Foodhall as part of the fiftieth-anniversary redevelopment.
Fashion: high street and premium
Zara, H&M, Mango, Massimo Dutti, Next, New Look, GAP, Hollister, Reiss, Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight, Karen Millen, Coast, FatFace, Jigsaw, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Charles Tyrwhitt all trade at Brent Cross.
Sportswear, outdoor and shoes
JD Sports, Foot Locker, Nike, Skechers, Clarks, Schuh, Office, Dune London, Kurt Geiger, Russell & Bromley and Timberland cover sportswear, outdoor and footwear.
Beauty, fragrance and jewellery
Sephora, Lush, Molton Brown, L’Occitane, Kiko Milano, Rituals, Penhaligon’s, The Fragrance Shop, Boots and Holland & Barrett cover beauty and fragrance. Jewellery includes Beaverbrooks, Goldsmiths, Ernest Jones, H.Samuel, F.Hinds, PANDORA, Swarovski, Thomas Sabo and Lovisa.
Electronics, lifestyle and homeware
Apple, EE, O2, LEGO, Smiggle, Build-A-Bear, Hawkins Bazaar, The White Company, Cath Kidston, Flying Tiger Copenhagen and Waterstones cover electronics, gifting and homeware.
Food, drink and leisure
Sit-down restaurants include Wagamama, PizzaExpress, Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, Nando’s, Five Guys and Byron. Quick-service includes Pret, Costa, Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Greggs, Krispy Kreme and Hotel Chocolat.
The full and current list of shops at Brent Cross is maintained on the operator’s site as the official Brent Cross directory.
Brent Cross Late Night Shopping
Late-night shopping here is largely a December affair. With a standard 8.00pm close from Monday to Saturday, the centre is not really a late-night destination for most of the year. The genuine evening window comes in December, when most days from mid-month through to the 23rd extend to 9.00pm or 10.00pm.
Outside December, the practical evening alternative is the food court and sit-down restaurants, which keep longer hours than the boutiques. The 6.00pm to 8.00pm window each weekday evening is the calmest part of the trading day for the boutiques themselves.
Getting to Brent Cross
By car and parking
Brent Cross sits on the A406 (North Circular Road) at the junction with the M1, with dedicated motorway slip roads. Parking is on-site with around 7,000 free spaces across surface lots and multi-storey car parks. Address for satnav: Prince Charles Drive, London NW4 3FP.
By Tube
The closest London Underground station is Brent Cross on the Northern Line — about a 10-minute walk to the main mall entrance. Hendon Central, also on the Northern Line, is a similar distance away. The journey from King’s Cross is about 20 minutes via the Northern Line.
By bus
Brent Cross has a dedicated Bus Station served by Transport for London routes from across north and central London including Edgware, Cricklewood, Wembley, Camden Town, Finchley and Golders Green. Routes 142, 143, 182, 232, 266, 326 and 332 all serve the centre.
Where to Eat at Brent Cross
Notable Brent Cross restaurants include:
- Wagamama — pan-Asian, sit-down
- Nando’s — Portuguese-style chicken
- PizzaExpress, Bella Italia — Italian
- Las Iguanas — Latin American
- Five Guys, Byron — premium burgers
- Pret, Costa, Caffè Nero, Starbucks — daytime coffee and lunch
Brent Cross Opening Times: Frequently Asked Questions
What time do shops open in Brent Cross?
The centre opens at 10.00am from Monday to Saturday and at 11.00am on Sunday. Most shops open with it, though a few of the larger stores and the restaurants keep their own hours either side.
What time does Brent Cross open?
Brent Cross opens at 10.00am Monday to Saturday and 11.00am on Sunday.
What time does Brent Cross close?
The standard close is 8.00pm Monday to Saturday and 6.00pm on Sunday. During the December festive period most days extend to 9.00pm or 10.00pm.
Is Brent Cross open on Sundays?
Yes — every Sunday, 11.00am to 6.00pm. The larger stores trade for six hours under the Sunday Trading Act limit for retail units over 280 square metres, with a 30-minute browsing buffer at each end.
Is Brent Cross open on bank holidays?
Yes, with the exceptions of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. The early May, late May (spring) and August (summer) bank holiday Mondays typically run on the standard 10.00am to 8.00pm hours.
What are Brent Cross Christmas opening times?
December runs on extended hours, most days reaching 9.00pm or 10.00pm. Christmas Eve closes early at 5.00pm, Christmas Day is closed, and Boxing Day opens 10.00am to 7.00pm. The operator publishes the exact 2026 festive schedule each November.
What are Brent Cross Boxing Day opening times?
Boxing Day typically runs 10.00am to 7.00pm, with sale prices landing as the doors open.
Does Brent Cross do late night shopping?
Mainly in December, when most days from mid-month to the 23rd extend to 9.00pm or 10.00pm. Outside December the centre closes at the standard 8.00pm.
What time is Brent Cross open on Saturday?
Saturday hours are 10.00am to 8.00pm, the same as the rest of the week. In December Saturdays usually extend to around 9.00pm.
What time is Brent Cross open on Sunday?
Sunday hours are 11.00am to 6.00pm, with the larger stores trading for six hours under the Sunday Trading Act.
What are Brent Cross Easter opening times?
Easter Sunday (28 March 2027) is closed for the larger stores by law. Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday all trade on standard or near-standard hours.
What are Brent Cross hours on bank holiday Mondays?
Bank holiday Mondays run on the standard 10.00am to 8.00pm hours.
List of shops at Brent Cross
There are more than 120 shops across fashion, beauty, jewellery, electronics, home and food. The operator’s directory lists the current line-up.
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