Frenchgate updates list of stores open in lockdown as Starbucks closes doors

Doncaster Frenchgate shopping centre has updated its list of stores open during lockdown after Starbucks announced it would be shutting its doors.
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Many of the mall’s stores closed their doors yesterday as the four week national coronavirus lockdown in England got under way.

Initially, coffee lovers in Doncaster in need of a Starbucks fix looked to be in luck, but now the chain has said its store will be shut until December 2.

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Here are all the stores open and the rules in place at Frenchgate.

Starbucks is closed in the Frenchgate until December.Starbucks is closed in the Frenchgate until December.
Starbucks is closed in the Frenchgate until December.

Sainsbury’s

Wilko

Poundland

Savers

Ramshaws

Post Office/ WHSmith

Boots (pharmacy as well as whole store)

Superdrug (pharmacy as well as whole store)

Timpson’s

Ramsdens (Bureau de Change only)

Vision Express

Boots Opticians

Holland & Barrett

Frenchgate News & Food

Wowburger (takeout/ delivery)

Burger King (takeout/delivery)

Greggs (takeout)

Subway (takeout

Costa Coffee (takeout)

Cooplands (takeout)

Taco Bell (takeout)

Waterstones (Click & Collect)

Dazzle (Click & Collect)

Entertainer (Click & Collect)

Vodafone (Click & Collect)

The Fragrance Shop (Click & Collect)

Game (open on 12th and 19th November Click & Collect opening 9am-2pm.)

A spokesman said: “The wellbeing of our staff and customers is our number one priority, and so we’ve introduced extra measures to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable visit.

“Please help everyone stay safe by:

“Wearing a face covering – this is a MUST in enclosed public spaces, whether you are in a store or in the main shopping centre your nose and mouth must be covered at all times.

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"Only certain medical conditions and children under 11 are exempt.

“Washing your hands regularly. Whether that be in public toilets or by using the many hand sanitiser stations we have around the centre.

Only visiting the centre with people who live in your household or are part of your support bubble.

Keeping a safe distance from people outside of your household. 2 metres where possible.

Using contactless payments wherever you can.

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Staying at home if you, or anyone in your household, has symptoms of Covid-19.

When visiting, please look out for:

Hand sanitising stations

Directional signage and one-way/ keep left systems to support social distancing

Plexiglass screen barriers at the Guest Service desk

“We are carefully managing visitor numbers, so we can be confident that everyone can maintain social distancing. We’re also continuing with our enhanced cleaning regimes, including regular cleaning of key touchpoints throughout the day. Frenchgate staff have all been provided with suitable PPE such as masks and gloves to help them carry out their roles safely.”

The Gallery toilets, baby change and disabled toilets opposite the Guest Services desk are open from 9am-6pm every day.

The Level 2 Foodmall toilets are currently closed, if you wish to use the Harper Suite call the number on the door for assistance.

Car parking will be limited.