B&Q has now reopened a selection of UK stores as lockdown measures remain in place. After a trial period, 61 shops, including those in Manchester, Cardiff and Aberdeen, have been allowed to reopen.
B&Q had been closed since the end of March after the government introduced lockdown measures to try to contain the spread of Covid-19. However, hardware stores were included on the government’s list of essential retailers that were allowed to trade under the restrictions.
If you enter the website, you join a queue of customers waiting, which has been put in place to limit the number of customers using the website at any one time and when it’s your turn, you will have 10 minutes to start your visit. Once you are on the website, you’ll have as long as you need.



