If you’re planning a mission, here are three rules to live by. First, go early on Good Friday. The crowds are manageable, and the shelves are still packed with seasonal stock—paving slabs and purple pansies. By Saturday afternoon, it’s chaos, and the specialised drill bits are gone.
Easter 2018 opening times: Is B&Q open today on Easter Sunday? Is
Second, call ahead for timber. During bank holidays, the saw service can get backed up faster than a sink full of Easter egg wrappers. Calling 30 minutes before you arrive saves you a 45-minute wait while a teenager measures a 2x4 in slow motion.
Third, don’t forget the chocolate. B&Q often stocks crème eggs and mini eggs near the tills in the run-up to Easter. Grabbing a pack for the journey home turns a boring trip for fence paint into a treat. It’s self-care, really.
What to Buy (and What to Avoid)
Buy now: Any plants that say “hardy perennial” or “bedding.” Easter weekend is the perfect moment to get your garden ready for the growing season. Also, grout and sandpaper—they’re always in stock and rarely on offer, but you’ll need them.
Avoid buying: Massive bags of anything loose (compost, gravel) if you’re on foot. You’ll regret it. Also, skip the gas canisters for barbecues—most supermarkets sell them cheaper, and you don’t want to carry a propane tank through a crowded car park.
Easter opening times for Wickes, B&Q, The Range, Screwfix and B&M
