London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park is expecting “pent up demands” from shoppers as it reopens following lockdown.

The centre is predicting a successful reopening after pandemic restrictions were lifted on December 2.

Opening hours are 10am to 8pm, from Monday to Saturday, for visitors to do their festive shopping under the stringent Tier 2 safety measures adopted after the first lockdown.

Christmas-themed family entertainment is on offer from December 5, including Elf character entertainers and live performances from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on December 5 and December 12.

Sue Shepherd, general manager at London Designer Outlet, said: “The second national lockdown has been challenging for retail; however, we are confident of a swift bounce back as we get to reopen so close to Christmas - and with many sales starting earlier than ever this year.