'Shop at off-peak times,' says Milton Keynes shopping centre after government places city in Tier 3

Shelley Peppard, general manager at intu Milton Keynes, said the centre would still be operating late night opening and encouraged people to plan their visit to avoid crowds.

She said: “In line with government guidance, intu Milton Keynes shopping centre will remain open as Milton Keynes is placed into Tier 3 from Saturday 19 December. Retailers will be open, but restaurants and eateries will only be permitted to provide takeaway services, and those doing so will be published on our website."

She added: “We strongly ask all visitors to stay safe, wear a face covering at all time, wash their hands using the hand sanitisers provided and keep socially distanced.

"We are open late night and we would encourage people to plan their visit to avoid peak times where possible.”

The adjoining centre will be operating similar rules within similar hours.