We all know the panic of a bank holiday weekend. You’ve run out of gin, or worse, the fancy crisps. Fear not. The London Colney M&S generally follows standard Sunday hours on Easter Sunday and Christmas Eve (closing much earlier, so check the website). Pro tip: they are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, so plan your cheese board accordingly.
For the night owls, this store is a sanctuary. While many supermarkets lock up by 9 PM, M&S London Colney keeps its food hall glowing until 10 PM most nights. This is prime time for the "meal deal redemption"—grabbing a pre-packed Dine In for Two after a long work call. It’s a small luxury that feels like a secret handshake with adulthood.
What About the Clothing and Homeware?
If you’re here for the Autograph coats or the ridiculously soft bedding, the timings shift slightly. The general retail section (clothing and home) usually opens at 9:00 AM on weekdays and Saturdays. It closes at the same time as the food hall, but don’t be the person trying on a cashmere jumper at 9:45 PM—the fitting rooms lock up earlier.
Practical tip: Use the Scan & Shop app to skip the till queue, especially on a Sunday afternoon when everyone is panic-buying Percy Pigs. The queue for the self-checkouts can feel like a cultural event at peak times (think: a silent, judged competition of who has the most reusable bags).
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