THE opening times for Gateshead's Metrocentre over the Christmas period have been revealed.

From Wednesday, all non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen as the region goes into Tier 3 restrictions.

Metrocentre bosses have also said they will extend its opening hours over the festive period from tomorrow.

They have also listed all of the businesses that are staying open beyond the extended trading hours.

These are the opening times:

- Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm

- Saturday 9am to 8pm

- Sunday 11am to 5pm

These are the retailers staying open past the trading times: 

They are subject to change, and we advise checking with each retailer to avoid disappointment.

Primark
- Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm
- Saturday 8am to 8pm
- Sunday 10.30am to 5pm

Next & Next Home & Beauty

- Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm
- Saturday 8am to 9pm
- Sunday 11am to 5pm

TK Maxx

- Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm
- Saturday 8am to 9pm
- Sunday 11am to 5pm

Boots:

- Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm
- Saturday 9am to 8pm
- Sunday 11am to 5pm

M&S

- Monday to Friday 8am to 11pm
- Saturday 8am to 11pm
- Sunday 11am to 5pm

House of Fraser

- Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm
- Saturday 9am to 8pm
- Sunday 11am to 5pm

JD Sports

- Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm
- Saturday 8am to 9pm
- Sunday 11am to 5pm

Zara

- Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm
- Saturday 9am to 8pm
- Sunday 11am to 5pm

Footasylum
- Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm
- Saturday 8am to 9pm
- Sunday 11am to 5pm

New Look

- Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm
- Saturday 9am to 8pm
- Sunday 11am to 5pm

The Entertainer

- Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm
- Sunday - Closed

Restaurants and cafes - Takeaway Only

- Wagamama

- Shakeaholic 

- Franky & Bennys

- Burger King 

- Nando’s Yellow mall

- Five Guys  

- Greek Gyros

- BB’s Cafe 

- Greggs 

- Starbucks 

- Subway 

- Pizza Hut (Blue Mall) 

- Zizzi 

- Ask 

- McDonalds

- Costa