The Trafford Centre and Arndale Centre will make changes to their opening times on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday and MondayInside of Trafford Centre with shoppersThe Trafford Centre and Arndale Centre will close at points over the weekend(Image: Trafford Centre)

The arrival of the four day Easter bank holiday weekend offers thousands of Brits the chance to enjoy a much-needed break with family and friends.

For many of us, the long weekend will bring the perfect opportunity to hit the shops and make the most of some retail therapy.

This will see many of us in Manchester heading down to either the Trafford Centre or Arndale Centre.

With the large shopping centres being home to around 340 stores between them, there is so much to choose from.

Over the weekend, the Trafford Centre will also be home to a range of events and activities for the whole family to get stuck in with.

But with many shops also taking a break over the weekend, it is important to plan your trip to the Trafford Centre and Arndale to avoid missing out.

Here are the opening hours for the Trafford Centre and Arndale Centre over the weekend.

Trafford Centre opening times over Easter weekend

  • Good Friday – 10am – 8pm
  • Saturday – 10am-9pm
  • Easter Sunday – Closed, however some restaurants and leisure venues will be open
  • Easter Monday – 10am-8pm

Arndale Centre opening times over Easter weekend

  • Good Friday – 10am-6pm
  • Saturday – 9am-8pm
  • Easter Sunday – Closed
  • Easter Monday – 10am-6pm