Here’s a plot twist: if you’re after a snack, not a shirt, you’re in luck. The Tesco Express and Sainsbury’s Local spots scattered along Oxford Street often open earlier and close later. Some even keep running until 10 PM. It’s like they didn’t get the Sunday memo. Need a chocolate bar at 8 AM? Go for it. Need a dress at 8 AM? Dream on.
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Also, M&Ms World and the LEGO Store are notorious for sticking to the 12-6 rule. But on a busy Sunday, they might extend by an hour. Might. It’s vague on purpose, I think. London wants you to work for your retail therapy.
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Remember the good old days (pre-1994) when Sunday shopping was basically illegal? Yeah, the Sunday Trading Act changed all that, but it slapped a cap on large shops. The law says stores over 280 square metres can only trade for six consecutive hours between 10 AM and 6 PM. So, the 12-6 window is the most common sweet spot. It’s a law. A very British, very tea-and-scones law.
Smaller shops? They laugh at the law. They can open whenever they want. But on Oxford Street, “small” is a relative term.
