John Lewis Brent Cross is your dependable friend, but it has its quirks. Weekdays: 10-8. Saturdays: 9-7. Sundays: 11-5. Bank holidays: treat them like Sundays, except Christmas and Boxing Day, which are their own little parties. And always, always check the website because life’s too short for a locked-door surprise.
Now, go forth and shop—or, like me, return that blender. Just remember: the best time to visit is when the doors open, because you get the whole store to yourself. And if you see a guy staring at a coffee machine at 10:01 AM, wave—it’s probably me, avoiding the car park shuffle.
