Full list of shops that are still open at Northampton's Grosvenor Centre during coronavirus lockdown

The Grosvenor Centre has published a list of its stores today, which are remaining open during the coronavirus lockdown, after the shopping centre closed yesterday (March 24) until further notice.

Many retailers and fast-food outlets started pulling down shutters even before Boris Johnson's announcement on Monday night that only shops providing essential goods and services – food and grocery, pharmacies, banks and post offices – can continue trading.

A handful of the Grosvenor's shops will stay open with the centre's anchor store Sainsburys operating reduced hours and reserving time for the elderly and NHS workers.

On Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 8am and 9am is allocated for elderly, carers and vulnerable customers only.

While NHS workers can shop from Monday to Saturday between 7.30am and 8am to have first dibs of produce on the shelves.

The store will be open until 6pm for other shoppers on other days and on Sunday the store opens at 10.30am and shuts at 4.30pm.

A spokeswoman for the Grosvenor Centre said: "Following the continued development of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, and in line with government restriction Grosvenor Shopping Northampton will be closed from Tuesday 24th March until further notice.

"Access to essential goods and services remains open however, including the following stores; Sainsbury’s, Boots, Superdrug and eurochange.

"The health of our retailers, centre teams and visitors is paramount and we are working hard to ensure people are being supported wherever possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. We will keep our customers updated of developments via our various digital communication channels."

Boots (pharmacy only) is remaining open from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 4pm and on Sunday between 10.30am and 4.30pm.

Superdrug is also staying open from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 5pm and on Sunday between 10.30am and 4.30pm.

WHSmith and Eurochange opening times are to be confirmed.

The centre is making regular announcements on the public announcement system reminding customers to be mindful of the social distancing rules, with signage also in place to reinforce this.

Security teams for both the shopping centre, and stores who have their own, are in attendance as per usual.