For the vast majority of the week, the Princes Street M&S is your loyal friend from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Yes, you read that right – eight in the morning. Perfect for grabbing a coffee and a pain au chocolat before work. And eight in the evening? Ideal for that post-work, pre-dinner “I deserve a treat” wander.
This is prime M&S territory. You can avoid the lunchtime rush by going early, or you can join the after-work scramble for reduced-price salads. I personally recommend the 7:45 PM dash for a half-price sandwich. It feels like winning a tiny, delicious lottery.
Just remember: 8 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Saturday. Commit it to memory. Scribble it on your hand. Do whatever it takes.
Sunday: The Sacred Day of Brunch and Browsing
Ah, Sunday. The day of rest… but not for your wallet, apparently. The Princes Street M&S opens later on a Sunday, because even retail workers deserve a lie-in. You can roll in from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
This is the gentle shopping experience. No frantic 8 AM energy. It’s the perfect time to wander, clutching a flat white, and contemplate buying a cushion you absolutely do not need. “Treat yourself,” the little angel on your shoulder whispers. The devil? He’s just holding your shopping basket.
However, here’s a crucial Sunday tip: if you plan to do a big weekly food shop, arrive early. By 4 PM, the shelves can look a little… post-apocalyptic. No one wants to be fighting over the last bag of frozen peas.
Marks & Spencer (m&s) Manchester opening times, 7 Market Street
